Double Checking - Adding 2GB kit to a 4GB kit?
Hello,
Hey guys, new on the boards but been around a long time. As well as on other boards.
Was out of the game for years in terms of keeping up with new PC tech and stuff on the internet until I build my new rig this past summer. My last rig was built in early 2004 (P4 rig). I managed to keep that beast in check until about a year ago (coudl play all new games aside from the most intense 3d at high settings).....it still would play crysis etc at lower settings fine......suprisingly.
So I need a bit of a refresher now. Although i'm pretty sure I know the answer already.
Was thinking of upgrading my ram and was looking for another 4GB kit of what I currently have
Long story short, no one in Canada or US seems to have it anymore and its discontinued. If I did find it, they want like $200+ cdn (no f'in way).......most places that had it out of stock now wanted around $120-140 for it.
Now what I have come across is the exact same memory, except its in a 2BG kit (2x 1024) instead of 4GB (2x 2048).
For those who know memory well, will it matter that I pop in a 2gb kit opposed to a 4gb kit? There shoud be no difference between the 2GB kit and 4GB kit if they are the exacy same memory model correct?? I know if it was different speeds then it would downclock, match the lowest one, etc.
Because if I can't get another 4GB, I will at least put another 2gb in as long as it wont affect performance other then adding more memory to the system.
Also I will be overclocking, hence why I went with 2000mhx in the first place......it will eventually be running at the full 2000mhz
Thanks for your help
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