RAM advice

Tue Mar 21, 2006 4:35 pm

I'm looking at upgrading my ram. I currently have 1 gig (2x512) of Dual channel 3200 DDR400 RAM. My mobo supports 3 gigs of 3200 DDR400.

Here is what I am thinking. Should I get 3 gigs of Value ram or should I get 2 gigs (2x1024) of matched Dual Channel ram?

What would be better?

Thanks
Max

Tue Mar 21, 2006 4:47 pm

Hey, you're in London? I'm in Waterloo

Tue Mar 21, 2006 5:04 pm

The matched 2x 1024 sticks... there getting good on the timing like 2-3-2-5/6 for 2 gig dual channel kits.

You only have 3 ram slots.... 754... 939 has 4 slots...

Tue Mar 21, 2006 5:08 pm

754 systems cannot run dual channel as far as I know..

If it is a 939 system get a dual ram kit...

Patriot or OCZ makes good mem...

Tue Mar 21, 2006 5:15 pm

Originally posted by Davis
You only have 3 ram slots.... 754... 939 has 4 slots...

It only has 3 slots

Tue Mar 21, 2006 5:26 pm

Oh, yea that board can run in dual channel. Just get a 2gb dual channel kit.. You must make sure you put them memory in the two slots that are the dual channel slots. Should be the two next to each other on that board.

Like the following..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227210

Or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220040

Tue Mar 21, 2006 5:29 pm

AMD

Tue Mar 21, 2006 5:42 pm

Corsair makes the best memory in my opinion. http://www.newegg.com http://www.zipzoomfly.com have good deals on cpu parts.

Tue Mar 21, 2006 5:50 pm

Corsair or Kingston are in my opinion the best out there.