Can I mix and match different brands/type of memory?
All Tyan motherboards are produced with performance in mind. When we talk about performance, it goes hand in hand with tolerances which must be met in order to reach the performance levels expected of high quality peripherals. When you mix memory types, brands or speeds on any high performance board, timing problems may significantly affect the stability, reliability and performance of the entire system. This is why we recommend using a single type of brand, speed, and type. Brands which have been tested and approved by Tyan are listed on the Memory Compatibility page: http://www.tyan.com/support_matrix_memory.aspx These brands have proven performance and compatibility records with all Tyan motherboard models. Depending on which motherboard you are using, you will need to buy different types of memory. Consult your users manual for the correct type to purchase then consult our memory compatibility partner pages for sales contacts. We highly recommend purchasing memory from one of the v