DDR2 6400 3-3-3-8 together with 4-4-4-12 ?

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Hello to everybody!
First time: Sorry for my bad english!
Now about my problem: I have an E6600 on Gigabyte GA965P-S3 motherboard and 2x512MB "GEIL PC2-6400 800MHz Plus DDR2 Ultra Dual Channel" - code from manufacturer: GX21GB6400PDC. This memory have CAS 3-3-3-8 and works at 1,8-2,3V.
I am a novice in hardware compatibility and my problem is that I want to put another 2x512MB, but I can't find any more exactly this kind of DDRII (I'm living in Romania, and I've tryed websites in my country and Germany, but nothing). If I buy some DDRII with CAS 4-4-4-12 or 5-5-5-12, can I get problems with my PC? I can find some Kingston or Corsair 5-5-5-12 at 1,9V, anyway, with other specifications, but not the same like the Geil's working parameters. If anybody have 2 minutes to give me some advises, I will be greatful.
Thanks anyway!
 
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Your computer will run at the lowest setting of the memory. It is too bad but you will have to loosen the timming. Other then that I don't think you will have problems.
 

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Thank's man!
I sent a lot of e-mails in the country, maybe I will find something, if not, I will buy the 4-4-4-12 from Germany, my badluck.
 
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I would also advice to read the motherboard manual and possibily write an email to be 100% sure. Some board are picky when you fill all 4 slots.
 

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Me again,
I spoke with my PC vendor, he said on this MB (Gigabyte GA965P-S3) works without problem all the 4 memory slots, also with diferent pairs of sticks, from diferent manufacturer. Will see, if not, I have to kick his "back".
Thanks for the help, Happy Christmas and Happy New Year!