Asus DDR Qualified Vendor List

[mdahc]

I'm about to build a budget Athlon64 s754 machine for a friend, and I'm planning on using the Asus K8N for the motherboard. At first, I didn't think twice about what type/brand of memory to buy since there's no QVL listed on Asus' site listing for the board. However, after I downloaded the manual, I noticed that Asus does have a QVL for the board. I've never used Asus boards before (never happened to have the particular options I wanted in a board at various times), so can some previous or current Asus owners tell me how important it is for one to restrict his/her memory options to the QVL's? I'm thinking of one of the following DIMM modules, none of which is listed on the QVL. Also, I chose Asus this time because Asus specifically states that this board supports Cool 'N' Quiet and because of the price.

Buffalo
V-DATA
pqi

 

[Promethply]

It would be the "safest" route, but sometimes the QVL misses on other RAMs that are compatible, and hence not on the QVL list.

 

[imported_Kensai]

I don't think you have to use ram on the QVL list. I've never personally looked at anyones QVL list.

 

[mdahc]

Thanks for the input. Anyone else?

 

[churcheo]

I've never looked at one myself either.

 

[bookman]

I have. Easiest thing is to email ASUS sales and ask them. Then post their answer here to share the wisdom.

 

[mdahc]

I've emailed Asus several times (sales and tech support), and I've never gotten a response.

 

[NotquiteanooB]

I use OCZ DDR333 and OCZ DDR400 on my 2 ASUS mobos. I have never found OCZ listed on any ASUS product list or site. But I've never had any problem with them; obviously compatible.