ram...do i need the same typ?

[Laxgoalie1]

I have 2X 512mb dual channel am from CORSAIR...now if i wanted to upgrade to 2gb ram would i have to take the same ram same brand same model etc. or could i take a different brand and model?

 

[catalyst1]

Different brands will usually work together unless they are a different type. Also, if the RAM you get is slower than your current RAM, all the RAM will run at the slower speed. Try to make sure you get the same speed RAM as well. Otherwise, it shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Laxgoalie1]

thanks.