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Mixing ballistix RAM with standard?

Okay, so my computer needs a RAM upgrade. I currently have a single stick of Crucial Ballistix DDR2 800MHz 2gb.

Now, can I mix that with this RAM? http://www.ebuyer.com/product/142399

The above RAM has exactly the same specs as my current memory module, but it's not ballistix and dosen't have a heatsink. Will they work okay together on Vista?

I would get another identical stick but I don't have enough money and they're not in stock at the moment.

Quick answers would be appreciated. Thanks!

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    Lv 5
    1 decade ago
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    If it is the same DDR2 and 800 MHz, go ahead.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    it is because of the fact overall performance ram many times desires a voltage strengthen and high quality motherboards are required to try this. some might have had memory blunders and BSOD's because of the fact they cant run the RAM on the splendid voltage. From my own experience the Cruicial ballistix ram seems to die early besides. i might stick to Kingston or Corsair working the counseled frequencies and voltage if I have been you, fairly in case you prefer difficulty loose RAM.

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