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[TeaLeaf]

Originally posted by Gandalf-LordOfJelly@Sep 23 2004, 03:19 PM
MB-063-AS  Asus A8V Deluxe (Socket 939) Wireless Edition Motherboard (MB-063-AS) x 1
MY-057-CS  Corsair 1GB DDR2 XMS2-5400 Pro TwinX (2x512MB) (MY-057-CS) x 1

Sounds nice!  But DDR2?  Are you sure?

AFIAA DDR2 does not work on the K8T800 Pro chipset.  And the RAM slots are the wrong shape (184 instead of 240 pin DIMMs).  

Your urgent order check is required, please RSVP.

TL.

[Anonymous]

Crucial only shows 184 pin DIMMS for this board

Go here to see.

and from Asus website:

Memory - 4 x 184-pin DIMM Sockets support max. 4GB DDR400/DDR333/DDR266 non-ECC un-buffered DDR SDRAM memory
- Dual Channel Memory Architecture

[TeaLeaf]

Which is what I was trying ot say in a nice way!  

2 x 512MB 240-pin DDR2 modules will NOT work on a 184-pin motherboard.

GAAAANNDAAAAALF!

TL.

[Gandalf]

ahh, well spotted. you know the ram is the one thing I didn't check. just saw ddr ram and added that. DOH!

oh well, I have a gig in my server that can be used for now. will return for replacement the wrong stuff.

thanks for the heads up chaps.

[Gandalf]

Memory Module Properties   
Module Name   Corsair CMX512-4000
Serial Number   None
Module Size   512 MB (2 rows, 4 banks)
Module Type   Unbuffered
Memory Type   DDR SDRAM
Memory Speed   PC4000 (250 MHz)
Module Width   64 bit
Module Voltage   SSTL 2.5
Error Detection Method   None
Refresh Rate   Reduced (7.8 us), Self-Refresh
Highest CAS Latency   3.0 (4.0 ns @ 250 MHz)
   
Memory Module Features   
Early RAS# Precharge   Not Supported
Auto-Precharge   Not Supported
Precharge All   Not Supported
Write1/Read Burst   Not Supported
Buffered Address/Control Inputs   Not Supported
Registered Address/Control Inputs   Not Supported
On-Card PLL (Clock)   Not Supported
Buffered DQMB Inputs   Not Supported
Registered DQMB Inputs   Not Supported
Differential Clock Input   Supported
Redundant Row Address   Not Supported
   
Memory Module Manufacturer   
Company Name   Corsair Memory, Inc.
Product Information   http://www.corsairmicro.com/main/products.htm

thats from the server, courtesy of aida. I'll chuck them in for now and swap out the wrong ones with ocuk. thanks for the headsup guys and for the call TL

[Gandalf]

ok, gonna swap it for this.

Corsair 2GB DDR XMS3200PT TwinX (2x1GB) (MY-039-CS)
A matched pair of 1GB XMS3200PT memory modules - 2GB total - ideal for dual DDR motherboards.

as far as I can tell, that'll be perfect (and leaves me the upgrade path to 4GB) anyone have any objections  

[DarkAngel]

:angry:  GIT!

[TeaLeaf]

Originally posted by Gandalf-LordOfJelly@Sep 23 2004, 09:26 PM
as far as I can tell, that'll be perfect (and leaves me the upgrade path to 4GB) anyone have any objections  

If you are going to do *any* overclocking try to stretch the memory a wee bit faster.  Try PC3500+.  Otherwise the basic PC3200 sticks there will do real well.  

A very very decent alternative is the OCZ 3700 Gold Rev. 3.  The Rev 3 uses *exactly* the same Hynix DIMMs as the OCZ 4000 Gold Rev. 2 currently does, so it is a guaranteed PC4000 speed for 3700 prices, plus overclocking beyond that  It is by reputation a mighty overclocker.  Norm, you got any OCZ 3700 Gold Rev 3 you can price up for G-man?

TL.

[Gandalf]

tbh, I never bother overclocking anything. I'm content to run it at stock speeds. I used to overclock, but speeds have got insane now that overclocking doesn't really add too much. However, if you have some better memory, so let me know before tomorrow morning as I'll be changing it with them then.

[TeaLeaf]

If you are not overclocking then what you have planned will do real well.

TL.

[Norm]

Yip £210 which is £19 cheaper than OC's 3500 series.

Now thats good value,lol