AMD XP2600+ and what memory????

[bullion416]

I am upgrading my system next week. I am getting the Abit NF7-S board, an AMD XP2600+ processor, and new memory. Although, I don't know what kind of memory to get. The XP2600+ has a 333 bus speed, which PC2700 DDR memory uses 333 bus speed. My question is......will I benefit by going with a higher speed memory? (by using PC3000, PC3200, or something even higher than those). My next question is......what brand of memory is best for the money.

 

[Corporate Thug]

getting pc3000 or pc3200 will give you the option to overclock or keep the same speed speed but running at a higher FSB which will still make your system faster

some good ram: XMS, hyperX, twinMos, Mushkin

 

[bullion416]

What does ECC mean and what does it do with respect to system memory other than cost more than non-parity memory?

 

[MDE]

Don't bother with ECC, it's mainly for servers.

 

[pspada]

ECC = Error Correcting Code. As he ^ said, don't bother, it's mostly for servers, or specialized applications.

 

[Corporate Thug]

ecc = bad for desktop, you would be paying for something you dont need