A8N-SLI - 4GB Memory

[Moklonus]

Just wondering what type and where I could get 4 1GB sticks to max out the board. The QVL on ASUS's web site doesn't list a manufacturer to get the 1GB sticks from. I am looking for stable memory, maybe to OC, but probably not.

Thanks

 

[SrGuapo]

Why do you need 4 GB of RAM? Unless you are doing some serious graphics editing, that is way overkill and may slow down your system anyway. Basically any known manufacturer's 1GB sticks would work. 1 GB sticks tend to have looser timings and be worse for overclocking as well. I think most motherboards (not sure if the A8N is included) run RAM slower when all the slots are filled (DDR333 instead of DDR400 or something).

 

[bob661]

You have to run single sided ram to get DDR400 speeds if all the slots are filled.

 

[Moklonus]

I currently am using 1GB in my current system, 2GB in my laptop from work. I run some VMware sessions sometimes and those take up some memory. I was just trying to plan out to maybe start with 2GB and then go to 4GB if needed, but like I was saying, I can find 2x512MB packs but not any 2x1GB so I will have the other 2 slots open in the future. It's been about 3 years since I've built a system, and I there wasn't as many different types back then. If someone could post links to 2x1GB packs and maybe some links or recommendations for 4x512MB packs. The 4x512MB packs I will probably OC, so the most reliable and stable is what would be best.

Thanks.

 

[bob661]

You don't have to get the matched pairs. Just make sure it's the same model number. Newegg.com is good providing that information. They're also a fantastic place to buy from online.

EDIT: Found some matched pair 2x1GB here. I would see if your board manufacturer happens to recommend any of that ram. If not, then OCZ, Corsair, and Kingston would be my choices.

 

[tommy2000]

Originally posted by: Moklonus
I currently am using 1GB in my current system, 2GB in my laptop from work. I run some VMware sessions sometimes and those take up some memory. I was just trying to plan out to maybe start with 2GB and then go to 4GB if needed, but like I was saying, I can find 2x512MB packs but not any 2x1GB so I will have the other 2 slots open in the future. It's been about 3 years since I've built a system, and I there wasn't as many different types back then. If someone could post links to 2x1GB packs and maybe some links or recommendations for 4x512MB packs. The 4x512MB packs I will probably OC, so the most reliable and stable is what would be best.

Thanks.

VMware...that does take up a lot of RAM. I needed up upgrade my 1G systems to 2G to get any decent performance with it. BTW, full screen mode helps with performance quite a bit.

I'd try Corsair for your memory experiment, that's generally the most stable whenever I OC.

Tom