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Default Noob question/ adding ram
Ok guys, I pre-ordered Windows 7 64-bit to utilize all my ram goodness. Right now I'm running xp-32 bit with 2x1gb of ram. My ram is overclocked a little running around ddr2-860. When I install another 2x1gb will I have to revert it back to stock settings, or will the new sticks automatically run at ddr2-860?
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If they are the same ram then they *should* run at DDR2 860. (You may need to do some testing because not all rams will run at the same speeds)
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Tricky question. I'm not sure if that board will overclock the memory at all with 4 modules. Honestly, you would be better of getting a 2x2GB set.

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Yes, I bought the same identical pair. Crazy how it went down 1/2 in price from when I bought it last time I just wasn't sure if I had to set my ram speeds at stock, install new ram, then OC with all 4 in there... or if I could just stick the new sticks in and run at the ~rated speed of the other sticks (ddr2 860)
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I'm no expert with RAM and stuff but I would suggest you re-overclock while all the RAM sticks are in and check for stability. Maybe the new RAM sticks might be a different batch that have different standards or something?

I might be completely wrong, so...
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Tricky question. I'm not sure if that board will overclock the memory at all with 4 modules. Honestly, you would be better of getting a 2x2GB set.
Well my board is a good overclocker, not so much for my processor. It could be possible though since the board is a little dated. Maybe I'll go check in the m2n-sli club. Thanks for the heads up though, it would be a waste if my board couldn't 4x1gb
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I'm no expert with RAM and stuff but I would suggest you re-overclock while all the RAM sticks are in and check for stability. Maybe the new RAM sticks might be a different batch that have different standards or something?

I might be completely wrong, so...
This is also true, but If the second batch can't even go up to ddr2 860 I'm throwing it out
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