Take a look at this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...(Desktop+Memory)-_-Kingston+HyperX-_-20104019
Kingston's site lists it as 4-4-4-12.
RAM Upgrade question for PC experts
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Take a look at this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...(Desktop+Memory)-_-Kingston+HyperX-_-20104019
Kingston's site lists it as 4-4-4-12.
Thanks for all the info - much appreciated and at least I now know what CL5 means lol!
Just another question; the Corsair 800Mhz on Amazon looks good and a reasonable price. It's clear I'm going to have to spend a fair amount of wonga so if I was to go with 1066Mhz what tangible benefits might I see?
I read the Amazon reviews of the Corsair 800Mhz and one said "he didn't get BSOD's any more", which is one thing I hope for.They're infuriating.
Just another question; the Corsair 800Mhz on Amazon looks good and a reasonable price. It's clear I'm going to have to spend a fair amount of wonga so if I was to go with 1066Mhz what tangible benefits might I see?
I read the Amazon reviews of the Corsair 800Mhz and one said "he didn't get BSOD's any more", which is one thing I hope for.They're infuriating.
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re your mb there are 17 bios updates
that is quite a lot
you should have bios number Version 0703 or higher
that was the last one to address memory instablity
Generally updating bios sorts out memory incompatablity
good luck
I cannot believe none of the replys has said this already
sure better memory is better. but by the look of the system you brought you don't have a hole lot of $$$
that is quite a lot
you should have bios number Version 0703 or higher
that was the last one to address memory instablity
Generally updating bios sorts out memory incompatablity
good luck
I cannot believe none of the replys has said this already
sure better memory is better. but by the look of the system you brought you don't have a hole lot of $$$
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Have you done the crucial test on the mobo, this will tell you what type suits your mobo, PC 2 5300/PC2 6400/PC2 8500 for eg, and max size per slot (mines 2 gig).
Then look at the ram that they say will suit then compare prices with other outlets. £60 does seem the norm.
Although here we have cas 4 ddr2 ram @1066mhz PC2 6400. A snip at a mere £999. Now if that was the 1066mhz you were on about I'd hope you would.:'(
Then look at the ram that they say will suit then compare prices with other outlets. £60 does seem the norm.
Although here we have cas 4 ddr2 ram @1066mhz PC2 6400. A snip at a mere £999. Now if that was the 1066mhz you were on about I'd hope you would.:'(Have you done the crucial test on the mobo, this will tell you what type suits your mobo, PC 2 5300/PC2 6400/PC2 8500 for eg, and max size per slot (mines 2 gig).
Then look at the ram that they say will suit then compare prices with other outlets. £60 does seem the norm.
I did see a Corsair Dominator kit on Amazon I think for £999? I guess it must be something to do with the VAT increase?
I had another look and found 2 suppliers of OCZ reaper, one at £87 free delivery, the other £82 and £5 delivery so no basic difference!
Incidentally I had a bid on the 2 OCZ Reaper sticks on ebay but considering they were used they went for £68 + £6 postage which isn't cheap when new they are £87 incl P&P.
I'm watching these at the moment http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....921477&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_1156
I'm watching these at the moment http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....921477&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_1156
Again from e buyer. Crucial 2x2 gb PC2 6400, DDR2 800mhz, cl4, ballistix memory. £66.38p.I think this is the one I would go for, according to djt the lower cl number the better quality chip, so can run at lower mhz giving as good if not better than say 1 at 1066mhz.
Before this RAM was something to do with sheep, amazing what trainz can do
johnwhelan
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For reliability reasons I'd stay off second hand memory. Basically each memory cell is two plates separated by an insulator. If there is a static charge across the the insulation you get a discharge of the cell and the insulation gets damaged, not a lot but enough to reduce its reliability.
You see the result mainly in statistics, one of our suppliers went to great extremes to control static when building the machines and showed me the return rates before and after their blitz. There was an 80% drop in returns. Very interesting information of the type that doesn't normally become available but he knew that each return cost us about $500 in lost productivity and paper work and it was costing him $200 plus harming his reputation. Based on the information we checked the return rate for each of our suppliers and confirmed his findings, his were considerably lower.
Cheerio John
It is good according to the Qualified Vendors List in the installation book. Only problem is A) it is probably out date - ie RAM manufactured since the mobo was made (but which is compatible) won't be in there.
and B) It quotes Part Serial Numbers which are hard to determine.
I've put a bid on the OCZ platinum sticks but if I am outbid I'll have a look at the
Crucial ones you suggested.
However in the QVL only 3 Crucial 800 Mhz sticks are listed, all 1GB namely
BL12864AA804.16FD3
BL12864AA804.16FD
BL12864AL804.16FD3
Check it out with the crucial thingy tool I mentioned posts earlier.
This will tell you what type, 5300. 6400.8500. can go in your mobo.
If they are quality Ram chips/sticks they will be fine in any mobo.
Tell you what, if the last lot I came up with are no good for you I'll come over the hill , pick them up myself and give you what you paid.
Who's been out for a beer then. Ok me, Bargain or what.
This will tell you what type, 5300. 6400.8500. can go in your mobo.
If they are quality Ram chips/sticks they will be fine in any mobo.
Tell you what, if the last lot I came up with are no good for you I'll come over the hill , pick them up myself and give you what you paid.
Who's been out for a beer then. Ok me, Bargain or what.
They may work. However I am a touch paranoid now that "if your names not on the list you're not getting in". Thus if they are on the list and don't work I know the mobo is screwed.It'd be small comfort.
BTW I have just been chatting with Mr Heineken and Mr Kronenberg !
They may work. However I am a touch paranoid now that "if your names not on the list you're not getting in". Thus if they are on the list and don't work I know the mobo is screwed.It'd be small comfort.
BTW I have just been chatting with Mr Heineken and Mr Kronenberg !
And a better couple of chaps you'll not meet. I've been in the fine company of one of the Smith brothers, Sam I believe, pure brew and alpine. Seperate establishments of course.
Play safe by all means but crucial, kingston,ocz, corsair are safe bets.
Well I put a bid on the RAM (Mr Heineken and Mr Kronenberg told me to) but assuming it fails I'll go with either the ones suggested or new OCZ Reapers.
Those 2 know nothing about computers, barley and hops yes, ram sticks no. I'm sure I can hear skippy again.
Well the funny thing is I meet them in the pub (sometimes at home) and to start with we all talk perfect sense. But the longer I stay with them the more confused I get, and sometimes I lose all of the strength in my legs.It's even worse when Mr Staropramen joins us!
I've had good luck with GSkil Memory for the ASUS motherboards.
The compatibility issues have to do with buss timing and how the memory clk can handle the signals. If the memory is made to a lower quality standard, it is more sensitive to buss timing issues, and this causes the failures. By using high-quality RAM, this avoids this issue once and for all.
John
The compatibility issues have to do with buss timing and how the memory clk can handle the signals. If the memory is made to a lower quality standard, it is more sensitive to buss timing issues, and this causes the failures. By using high-quality RAM, this avoids this issue once and for all.
John