some Q's about mem

[{BC}Helix]

The only thing when it comes to computers that i have a complete lack of knowledge in is memory, and i got a question that has been bothering me. when i get my new RAM for christmas (Kingston HyperX 2x256Mb PC3200) i want to know if i will be able to run dual channel with the current 256Mb modual i have in addition to the new Kingston. or will i need to have the same timings for all three sticks? and i know of course that if i overclock the poopy generic RAM (2,2.5,2,6 not to bad... :D) it will overclock nowhere near what the kingston will do plus my old ram is pc 2700. so whats the best option at this point for my old stuff.

[Speed_Mechanic2]

Your best option is probably to sell your older PC2700. Doing so right here (at these forums), and advertising the fact that you were able to achieve DDR400 w/ 2.5-2-2 timings should allow them to sell (at a good price).

Before you purchase your new memory, be sure it's of "NON-A" revision (if you are intent on purchasing KHX3200). Buy a 512MB Kit of KHX3200K2/512 and not KHX3200AK2/512. Or you could purchase KHX3000K2/512 and have pretty much the same performance (esp. with added voltage) as you can with KHX3200, as they use the same chips.

[{BC}Helix]

acually i wasn't able to get DDR400 only 333Mhz which is still a mystery to me because my FSB is at 200MHz and not 166Mhz, but thanks for the advice.

[{BC}Helix]

here's a pic of the RAM

http://www.clanbbw.com/publicimg/data/images/ramhel.jpg

is 6:5 any good?