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joevh09

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RAM question and monitor recommendation
« on: November 19, 2008, 04:34:20 PM »
I have 2 sticks of 1 GB G-Skill RAM. If i were to add to more sticks of the same speed but a different manufacturer would they be compatible with the G-Skill?
They would be 2 sticks of 2 GB Patriot Viper
I would then have a total of 6GB of RAM

I'm also looking for a new monitor and need recommendations on a good one for a good price. I'm looking for a 19" LCD(preferably a widescreen) that is a good price and good quality. Needs to be DVI.
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Re: RAM question and monitor recommendation
« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2008, 05:42:41 PM »
I, personally, dont like to mix RAM. I have seen people do it though, and their systems ran fine. What O.S. are you running?

I like to use this site to shop for computer parts.
http://www.pricewatch.com/monitors/
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Re: RAM question and monitor recommendation
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2008, 05:45:16 PM »
OS is Windows XP
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Re: RAM question and monitor recommendation
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2008, 05:52:41 PM »
6 gigs of RAM is a waste. XP will only recognize about 3.5 gigs. Unless you have the 64 bit version. Do you?
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Re: RAM question and monitor recommendation
« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2008, 07:43:50 PM »
I don't think so but i don't know where to look to see if it is.
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Re: RAM question and monitor recommendation
« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2008, 07:46:49 PM »
Open My Computer look under Help/About Windows...it will show your version and service packs installed.
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Re: RAM question and monitor recommendation
« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2008, 08:54:47 PM »
Been running twin Acer wide screen LCDs in pairs - both on main machine also backup.  They will take DVI.

Got those from newegg.com - MNTR ACER|LCD 20" 5MS AL2016WBBD R

These were just sub $200 when I got them near a year ago but these days there are a few deals to be had I think on similars.
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Re: RAM question and monitor recommendation
« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2008, 02:32:06 PM »
Quote from: ChrisXPPro on November 19, 2008, 08:54:47 PM
Been running twin Acer wide screen LCDs in pairs - both on main machine also backup.  They will take DVI.

Got those from newegg.com - MNTR ACER|LCD 20" 5MS AL2016WBBD R

These were just sub $200 when I got them near a year ago but these days there are a few deals to be had I think on similars.
Thanks for the recommendation but i will keep looking.
I want a 17 or 19 inch widescreen if anyone knows any good ones let me know.
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