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Two different sets of ram?

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I have a question, Could i create a bottleneck in my system if I have to different sets of Ram. I have OCZ PC2-6400 4gb ((2x 2gbs)) Model:OCZ2F10662G on my desktop but i want to add 2gb more.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Corsair+...&skuId=8669693

seeing as there not the same ram, and probably not the same speeds, could it slow my computer down?
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They look to be the same speed to me, if not faster.

I'd say go for it. No bottleneck will occur from RAM imo.
It depends what voltages both kits are rated for, if they are rated for the same voltage you could probably run 4 sticks at 800mhz with 5-5-5-15 timings or maybe even lower. Why do you need more then 4GB though?
RAM will default to the slower/looser set. My first question is why you need 6gb of RAM.
Well i have no real reason to have them, I guess the only reason i have is to just have 6gb, Wouldn't there be at least some gain in speed from the extra 2gb?
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Well i have no real reason to have them, I guess the only reason i have is to just have 6gb, Wouldn't there be at least some gain in speed from the extra 2gb?

It all depends on what you do. I would guess that you don't even utilize 4gb to the fullest, so no. Also, it casues more stress on the memory controller. Not sure how much that would matter with AMD, though.
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It all depends on what you do. I would guess that you don't even utilize 4gb to the fullest, so no. Also, it casues more stress on the memory controller. Not sure how much that would matter with AMD, though.

Awe I see, Well in that case I guess i won't do it, seeing as 4gbs is enough
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Spend that money on a sound card or something if you want an upgrade.
(also, how good are BFG PSU's?)
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Spend that money on a sound card or something if you want an upgrade.
(also, how good are BFG PSU's?)

Honestly There alright, Ive had mine for about 2 years and its still working but i accidentally tipped my computer over once and one of the fans broke of, so im not sure if it was because it was running or its flimsy

But it hasn't given up yet haha
I might see if i can get a new gtx 260 :3
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