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MehSparky
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12-04-2016, 07:17 PM
#1
Hi, I'm looking at upgrading your old PC. You have 2GB of 2MHz DDR3 RAM and plan to replace it with a 8GB 1600MHz Kingston model. Should I combine the two types or swap out the older RAM for the new one? Edited October 15, 2021 by New to pc stuff
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MehSparky
12-04-2016, 07:17 PM #1

Hi, I'm looking at upgrading your old PC. You have 2GB of 2MHz DDR3 RAM and plan to replace it with a 8GB 1600MHz Kingston model. Should I combine the two types or swap out the older RAM for the new one? Edited October 15, 2021 by New to pc stuff

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_ice_girl_
Junior Member
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12-04-2016, 09:11 PM
#2
You might experiment with combining them, but performance won’t increase. It will operate using DDR3 667 instead of the expected DDR3 800. If you don’t have dual channels with three sticks, it should still function.
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_ice_girl_
12-04-2016, 09:11 PM #2

You might experiment with combining them, but performance won’t increase. It will operate using DDR3 667 instead of the expected DDR3 800. If you don’t have dual channels with three sticks, it should still function.

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Si0neR
Member
235
12-06-2016, 04:54 PM
#3
The outcome depends on your system configuration. Removing 2 microns of RAM and adding a single Kingston RAM module may affect performance, stability, or compatibility with other components. Always check your motherboard specifications before making changes.
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Si0neR
12-06-2016, 04:54 PM #3

The outcome depends on your system configuration. Removing 2 microns of RAM and adding a single Kingston RAM module may affect performance, stability, or compatibility with other components. Always check your motherboard specifications before making changes.

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Tico_32
Senior Member
680
12-07-2016, 11:17 PM
#4
If your board and processor support it, it should operate at 1600MHz, though you'll miss dual-channel and RAM availability, resulting in reduced memory performance.
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Tico_32
12-07-2016, 11:17 PM #4

If your board and processor support it, it should operate at 1600MHz, though you'll miss dual-channel and RAM availability, resulting in reduced memory performance.

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JokerFame
Senior Member
670
12-18-2016, 02:01 AM
#5
Also, a single-channel setting can slow down the CPU by about 30%. Have you checked your full system specifications?
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JokerFame
12-18-2016, 02:01 AM #5

Also, a single-channel setting can slow down the CPU by about 30%. Have you checked your full system specifications?

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12-18-2016, 09:11 AM
#6
It's an older port where memory usage wasn't a huge concern. It won't have a massive effect, but with current games and similar titles, it will remain noticeable.
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TheLittleChief
12-18-2016, 09:11 AM #6

It's an older port where memory usage wasn't a huge concern. It won't have a massive effect, but with current games and similar titles, it will remain noticeable.

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Awesomemoozer
Member
180
01-03-2017, 10:13 AM
#7
It's surprising when running in single-channel mode, as the performance drops by around 30%. It doesn't depend on age, but using only one channel really slows down the CPU.
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Awesomemoozer
01-03-2017, 10:13 AM #7

It's surprising when running in single-channel mode, as the performance drops by around 30%. It doesn't depend on age, but using only one channel really slows down the CPU.

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LethalStats
Member
100
01-03-2017, 12:08 PM
#8
Unless your memory is nearly empty, the page file performs worse than a single-channel setup—it's hardly impressive.
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LethalStats
01-03-2017, 12:08 PM #8

Unless your memory is nearly empty, the page file performs worse than a single-channel setup—it's hardly impressive.

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Kivl
Member
70
01-05-2017, 01:31 AM
#9
OS: Windows 10 pro
CPU: AMD Athlon II X2 B28
GPU: ATI Radeon HD 4200 (integrated)
Motherboard: Hewlett-Packard 3047h
Website: http://www.findlaptopdriver.com/specs-he...ard-3047h/
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Kivl
01-05-2017, 01:31 AM #9

OS: Windows 10 pro
CPU: AMD Athlon II X2 B28
GPU: ATI Radeon HD 4200 (integrated)
Motherboard: Hewlett-Packard 3047h
Website: http://www.findlaptopdriver.com/specs-he...ard-3047h/

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173
01-05-2017, 01:50 AM
#10
That will take a long time on W10, consider going back to W8.1 or 7 unless you're okay with missing every new update. If you really need W10, make sure your storage is SSD and your CPU is a Phenom X4 before upgrading.
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firebuckler123
01-05-2017, 01:50 AM #10

That will take a long time on W10, consider going back to W8.1 or 7 unless you're okay with missing every new update. If you really need W10, make sure your storage is SSD and your CPU is a Phenom X4 before upgrading.

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