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    HP RAM mixed w/ 3rd party RAM?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Jesusfrk611, Aug 2, 2006.

  1. Jesusfrk611

    Jesusfrk611 Notebook Consultant

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    Can I get 3rd party RAM and install it along with one of my HP sticks if I get it with PC4300 266MHz (the same configuration as my HP RAM). Will there be compatibility issues if I use 2 different brands on the same PC?
     
    Jesusfrk611, Aug 2, 2006
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    There should not be any problems, but there are certain cases where such incompatibilities exist. Get some good qualty RAM and you should be fine. I have mixed memories of different brands and never had any issues.
     
    miner, Aug 2, 2006
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    AMD systems might have have problems but you should be fine if you have an Intel system.
     
    KrispyKreme50, Aug 2, 2006
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    ok, thanks guys. Yes i have an Intel system.
     
    Jesusfrk611, Aug 3, 2006
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    ^ Agreed.
    I bought an additional 512 MB stick from Kingston to add to the stuff put in by HP and it's working fine
     
    SVTWannabe, Aug 3, 2006
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