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DDR400 [message #234833] Mon, 18 December 2006 15:53 Go to next message
Kanezor is currently offline  Kanezor
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This is not regarding Dance Dance Revolution! That's a joke, so laugh.

I'm looking to get myself some more memory for Christmas (yeah, I know it's a week away... I only just got the monies for it). Problem is that I know next to jack shit about hardware stuff, memory especially.

This is my machine: http://www.powerspec.com/systems/archives/system_archive.phtml?selection=9262
This is my memory info:
http://www.powerspec.com/systems/archives/system_components.phtml?component=769& amp;selection=9262

All I know is that it's DDR400, which is apparently (?) the same thing as PC3200... ?

In any case, I'm looking to upgrade from 1GB (2x512MB) total to either 2GB, 3GB or hopefully 4GB.

I've read things regarding ECC, registered, dual channel, etc... what's the difference? Are they all compatible? Are they not compatible? I'm fairly certain that my current memory is dual channel (on boot-up, the BIOS mentions that the memory is "operating in dual channel mode").

Any recommendations?


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Re: DDR400 [message #234836 is a reply to message #234833] Mon, 18 December 2006 16:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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This is going to sound pretty obviously, but you need to check what kind of memory your system requires and use only that type of memory (consistantly with all sticks). Make sure your memory's clock matches your cpu's clock, etc. and is under the limit of your bus speed - for maximum performance.
Re: DDR400 [message #234861 is a reply to message #234833] Mon, 18 December 2006 17:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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ECC and Registered usually mean the same thing. You don't *need* ECC unless it's the only kind your board takes (doubtful, unless its a server-class board). AFAIK all DDR is dual-channel and performs best in like-pairs.

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Re: DDR400 [message #234862 is a reply to message #234833] Mon, 18 December 2006 17:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Stick with a PC3200 (any size up to 1gb and unbuffered) and you'll be fine. Thumbs Up Just remember to make sure it's 128 pin DIMM (single notch) otherwise it won't fit the socket on your motherboard.
Re: DDR400 [message #234883 is a reply to message #234862] Mon, 18 December 2006 18:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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If its dual channel memory that it must be in pairs. I've never heard of 128pin DDR memory but ok.

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Re: DDR400 [message #234914 is a reply to message #234833] Mon, 18 December 2006 23:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Corsair XMS Series RAM (2GB Dual Channel Kit)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145574

Corsair XMS Series RAM (1GB Dual Channel Kit)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145449

Corsair XMS Series RAM is the only RAM I will ever buy. It is fast, reliable, and is a very good brand. Either kit should work fine with your motherboard.

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Stick with a PC3200 (any size up to 1gb and unbuffered) and you'll be fine. Thumbs Up Just remember to make sure it's 128 pin DIMM (single notch) otherwise it won't fit the socket on your motherboard.


184* pins.


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Re: DDR400 [message #234922 is a reply to message #234833] Tue, 19 December 2006 00:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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You want unbuffered, not registered (ECC). Registered is meant only for servers. Also, you have DDR because in your system specifications it says 184-pin. PC3200 IS DDR400, and you want that speed because you have a Pentium 4.
Re: DDR400 [message #234925 is a reply to message #234914] Tue, 19 December 2006 01:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Dave Anderson wrote on Tue, 19 December 2006 06:07


Quote:

Stick with a PC3200 (any size up to 1gb and unbuffered) and you'll be fine. Thumbs Up Just remember to make sure it's 128 pin DIMM (single notch) otherwise it won't fit the socket on your motherboard.


184* pins.


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Re: DDR400 [message #234933 is a reply to message #234833] Tue, 19 December 2006 01:32 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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nVidia GeForce FX 5300 PCIe 128MB

This ain't a gaming PC, is it?


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Re: DDR400 [message #234936 is a reply to message #234933] Tue, 19 December 2006 02:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Thanks for the informations.

Goztow wrote on Tue, 19 December 2006 02:32

nVidia GeForce FX 5300 PCIe 128MB

This ain't a gaming PC, is it?

I upgraded the graphics card to an ATI Radeon X800 XL several months after purchasing the computer. Additionally, I added another 250GB hard drive, as well as a 500GB.

I do use the computer for gaming, but not strictly gaming. I also use it to do just about everything a computer can do: write & debug software, compress & watch videos, work with (small) databases, etc... jack of all trades, if you will.


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Re: DDR400 [message #234945 is a reply to message #234833] Tue, 19 December 2006 04:43 Go to previous message
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www.crucial.com if you are really unsure. It'll tell you straight off. Smile



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