[hallo]

hey im new here but i have a question...
i want to upgrade my ram from 1gb to 2gb. i read some where that since i have dual-core processors i have to have the same memory on each side so that each processor has the same amount of ram to work with. (sorry if this doesnt sound right) i currently have 2x512 sticks installed. would it be ok if i put........1x512 + 1x1gb on each side totaling 3gb? i never heard or not even numbers of ram but im not to smart with all this. im using pc2-4200 ram. is that good? im not a gamer at all . i basically just want my comp. to run faster and smoother because i love doing everything fast.
also i was wondering how much of an improvement will actually be notcieable if i upgraded to 3gb. and how much change would there be if i decided to go with only 2gb ram. thanks alot guys
let me know if u need any other info to help me thanks

[joeybob]

really depends on if your pc cannot support 3gb of ram, check the manual of your motherboard or check about your motherboard online and see if it supports that much ram, if it does then i see no problems with doing so.

[King]

unless you play many games or have many programs running then it wont really matter if you had 2 gig or 3, 2 gig would be able to do most things and run many programs at once smoothly. normally it is only gamers who would want something like 3gb

[lamos]

there shouldnt be a problem with putting the ram that way i guess. and you will probably not notice it after install of windows but as time goes buy the pc gets slower because of the many files etc, and the ram might help.

[jessi_rubin]

its called dual channel . try to be symmetric in installing your rams its going to give you more performance

[iruldaworld]

That would not be a problem at all.I have a dual core processor and have 2 gb of ram.I do not play games at all.I do not have a problem at all.Is your computer slow now?
If yes then try reinstalling your OS.If it is still slow you can then think of upgrading your RAM.Your computer has enough RAM to consume for the work you do.So try the technique I mentioned