Best memory for Abit IP35 Pro?

[Sidracks]

Folks,
I am using (motherboard is Abit IP35 Pro, CPU is Core Quad 9450, Win7 32) 2 GB/RAM (1 GB each slot):

Those are my specs:

It's a Corsair XMS2 CM2X1024-6400C4, DDR-2 800 MHz, 4-4-4-12 latency, from what I recall.

I am thinking about buying more 2 GB, which means a single 2 GB memory.

What would be my best choice?

And from what I remember, I have selected this model due to latency 4-4-4-12. I believe some source told me it was faster than 5-5-5 for example.

Will it make a difference if I buy a 5-5-5 this time?

 

[Blain]

If you're adding memory, buy a 2GB kit (2 x 1GB) of the same or similar (speed & voltage).
That will keep your configuration running in dual channel mode.

 

[Sidracks]

If you're adding memory, buy a 2GB kit (2 x 1GB) of the same or similar (speed & voltage).
That will keep your configuration running in dual channel mode.

I am thinking about selling what I have... so it will be a new purchase, that's why I need to know what memory will be the best for this system.

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

i have some RAM for sale. g.skill 4gb (2 dimms), 4-4-4-12, 1.8v. really good stuff.
i actually have 2 kits for 8gb total. i used it in my Q9550 P45 system.

here's the link. check out the awesome reviews 😉
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231209

PM me if interested.

btw, noticed you're on 32 bit. i believe you'll only be able to use up to 3-3.5gb.

 

[Soulkeeper]

I have essentially the same setup as you
see my sig for the memory I run (very happy with it)

although you might be better off looking for a ddr3 motherboard/cpu setup and just upgrading
depends how much you wanna spend

 

[Sidracks]

btw, noticed you're on 32 bit. i believe you'll only be able to use up to 3-3.5gb.

Even if you are using Windows 7?

 

[Blain]

32-bit is 32-bit no matter how you slice it.

If you're going to start fresh...
Get a 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 PC2-6400 1.8v kit Like This One.

 

[mrjoltcola]

Even if you are using Windows 7?

Yes, Windows 7 32-bit still has the same limitation.

But don't let that stop you, go ahead with your 4GB for best possible performance. Then when you eventually go 64-bit you'll be ready.

 

[RJRD2]

I got this kit

gskill 2 x 2gb
F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ

running for like 3.5 years. overclock good too.

 

[Old Hippie]

i have some RAM for sale. g.skill 4gb (2 dimms), 4-4-4-12, 1.8v. really good stuff.
i actually have 2 kits for 8gb total. i used it in my Q9550 P45 system.

here's the link. check out the awesome reviews 😉
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231209

PM me if interested.

btw, noticed you're on 32 bit. i believe you'll only be able to use up to 3-3.5gb.

I got a warning for this kinda stuff.

Kinda looks like someone singled me out but watch it cause you may be the next one. 🙂

 

[Blain]

I got a warning for this kinda stuff.

Kinda looks like someone singled me out but watch it cause you may be the next one. 🙂

No, it's true. A 32-bit OS won't use all 4GBs of memory.

 

[Old Hippie]

No, it's true. A 32-bit OS won't use all 4GBs of memory.

LOL!

I'm talking about advertising "for sale" stuff in the regular forums.

Kinda like this.