Hi guys

I have just ordered a Kingsto 512MB module to add to my TR1/B that only has 256MB currently.

I understand from another posting on this forum that the Kingston RAM is faster than the Sony RAM and it was suggested that the faster RAM be installed in the first bank if possible.

Presumably the first bank of memory is used first, and so not only should the faster memory be installed there, but also the LARGER too?

So I am assuming the best thing for me to do is to swap my new Kingston 512MB module for the existing Sony 256Mb and then install the Sony 256MB module in the second, currently empty, bank….

Is that right?

Thanks for any input.

Michael

IIRC the Kingston RAM is the same speed as the Sony RAM. I think the post you’re asking about was posted about S Series RAM. You should be able to put either module in either slot.

I am sure (I sure hope!) that either slot will do, but I have a gut feel that having the larger module in the first bank might be better…  Is there no technical reason to have the larger module in the first bank?

Thanks

Michael

Just found the message.  It WAS the TR RAM that was being compared.

Suggests Kingston IS faster and should be in bank 1…..

Michael

Just found the message.  It WAS the TR RAM that was being compared.

Suggests Kingston IS faster and should be in bank 1…..

Michael

I really don’t know if the bios can differentiate between banks speed-wise. Often the system will set itself for the slowest memory.

Just buy another 512 and give the old one away on eBay. Still a good deal and 1GB is nice.

[quote author=“dbs”]

I really don’t know if the bios can differentiate between banks speed-wise. Often the system will set itself for the slowest memory.

Just buy another 512 and give the old one away on eBay. Still a good deal and 1GB is nice.

Do you want to donate some money for the purchase? 

I have already had to pay UK prices for the 512MB RAM which is significantly more than you guys pay and I have no intention of spending any more money on RAM.

If I had planned on upgrading to 1GB of RAM I would not have asked my question…...

So can anybody answer the question I actually asked?

Michael

i don’t think you’ll see the difference.

[quote author=“mikkitobi”][quote author=“dbs”]

I really don’t know if the bios can differentiate between banks speed-wise. Often the system will set itself for the slowest memory.

Just buy another 512 and give the old one away on eBay. Still a good deal and 1GB is nice.

Do you want to donate some money for the purchase? 

I have already had to pay UK prices for the 512MB RAM which is significantly more than you guys pay and I have no intention of spending any more money on RAM.

If I had planned on upgrading to 1GB of RAM I would not have asked my question…...

So can anybody answer the question I actually asked?

Michael

LOL

You go man… tell um. 

O and with my experience with my TR and a 512 Kingston stick… I didn’t notice any difference in performance with 1GB of RAM… don’t bother. (stock 512mb Sony + 512mb Kingston)

[quote author=“mikkitobi”][quote author=“dbs”]

I really don’t know if the bios can differentiate between banks speed-wise. Often the system will set itself for the slowest memory.

Just buy another 512 and give the old one away on eBay. Still a good deal and 1GB is nice.

Do you want to donate some money for the purchase? 

I have already had to pay UK prices for the 512MB RAM which is significantly more than you guys pay and I have no intention of spending any more money on RAM.

If I had planned on upgrading to 1GB of RAM I would not have asked my question…...

So can anybody answer the question I actually asked?

Michael

Oh, pardon me, didn’t notice your location. If, in fact, there is a difference, the results of switching would be negligable. Were me, I’d put 512 in bank one just on gp.

[quote author=“OnMyWayUp”][quote author=“mikkitobi”][quote author=“dbs”]

I really don’t know if the bios can differentiate between banks speed-wise. Often the system will set itself for the slowest memory.

Just buy another 512 and give the old one away on eBay. Still a good deal and 1GB is nice.

Do you want to donate some money for the purchase? 

I have already had to pay UK prices for the 512MB RAM which is significantly more than you guys pay and I have no intention of spending any more money on RAM.

If I had planned on upgrading to 1GB of RAM I would not have asked my question…...

So can anybody answer the question I actually asked?

Michael

LOL

You go man… tell um. 

O and with my experience with my TR and a 512 Kingston stick… I didn’t notice any difference in performance with 1GB of RAM… don’t bother. (stock 512mb Sony + 512mb Kingston)

you won’t notice a difference unless you use up that memory   e.g. photoshop or movie editting

It would come pretty close to full…
> Sidebar
> ObjectDock
> Winamp
> MY IE2
> AIM
> MSN
> xFire
> Yahoo Messenger
> Skype
> Style XP
> Edit pictures
> UltraMon
> Limewire (sometimes)
> Samurize (if it was working)

Overall, it seems very overrated to me.