What would be the cheapest yet fastest memory to put into a ASUS Maximus Extreme X38 MoBo? also wondering if anyone can tell me the maximum RAM it can hold both DDR2 and DDR3 i would like to have 4gb of pure gaming responsive memory, Thankyou all recommendations or advice welcome!(also to run it in 64bit mode runnin vista)
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DDR2 -VS- DDR3
- Thread starter xWilDx
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Maximus extreme is only DDR3. DDR2 and DDR3 use a different pin configuration (same number of pins) the notches are in different places. There is probably no reason to get DDR3 unless you are willing to get at least 1600 or higher. A lot of people will say it is not worth it at all right now because of the price/performance compared to DDR2. If you really want DDR3 here are 2 of the lower priced ones for 1600.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820227256
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820220259
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820227256
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820220259
Quiksilver
Diamond Member
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While I agree with DSF and Cheex that it's not worth it right now. (at least for my wallet)
IMO I think after informing someone of the price/performance difference we should list some kits for the OP. After hearing the info about it and they are still willing to SPEND THEIR OWN MONEY we should all be encouraging them to do so. The more people who buy ddr3 the faster demand goes up. The faster demand goes up the faster supply goes up. The more supply that is produced the faster the prices come down. Now if the OP gets the info and figures out it's not worth it then you know you helped them on both fronts.
IMO I think after informing someone of the price/performance difference we should list some kits for the OP. After hearing the info about it and they are still willing to SPEND THEIR OWN MONEY we should all be encouraging them to do so. The more people who buy ddr3 the faster demand goes up. The faster demand goes up the faster supply goes up. The more supply that is produced the faster the prices come down. Now if the OP gets the info and figures out it's not worth it then you know you helped them on both fronts.
imported_wicka
Senior member
This is just not at at all helpful. He's here asking because we've done the research. Don't be a prick because someone less informed is asking for help. If everyone did the research themselves we wouldn't need a forum.
Quiksilver
Diamond Member
I have no problem helping him but he has spammed in every section on these forums asking the same sorts of questions, he could have just stuck a thread in general hardware asking all of his questions at once instead of greated about 7 different threads on top of all these, most of them are very easy to answer by just searching on google. For Example:
http://www.google.com/search?h...%22&btnG=Google+Search and for the rest of the threads he could have easily found just by looking at reviews.
If he would have read the reviews and done research on his own more than half of of his questions would have been answered and still had further questions about it I would be just fine, but the fact he didn't bother to do ANYTHING AT ALL is rather annoying; if you need help you should have to meet half way, he didn't. Simple as that.
I mean come on, who comes to a technology review site, signs up for their forums, asks a bunch of questions, all of which could be answered just be looking at the reviews on the site he signed up for in the first place. 😕
Oh yeah your right..doh Well i did 3 days intensive research but most of the time i was lead in a massive trekk in a huge universal loop back to where i started so rather than doing more days research i ask for your comments saving me from heart failure and other illnesses ranging from screw, nsulating, fans, graphics cards you name it ive spent months of wasted time when i should just simply ask the guys who(enthusiasts) love to help with there recommendations i dont mean to be a massive pain in the arse we all are still learning lol.
As to what ninjajedi replied"Maximus extreme is only DDR3" i thought i was numb? its backward compatible it says it has 2 slots for ddr2 and 2 slots for ddr3 but surely if someone were to say put ddr3 1066 2x2Gb memory in it with 2x2Gb of ddr2 pc 8500 it would cause a brain hemorragh(bottleneck)?
RavenGuard
Member
A piece of advice: Generally, more RAM is better than faster RAM. I don't want to break your heart, but DDR3 isn't very impressive unless you're willing to put tonnes of cash into it. Rather than 2x2GB of DDR3 you'd be better off getting 2x2GB high performance DDR2 and adding memory as you require. You never know, with whatever it is you do on this PC by the time you need more than 4GB it may even be time to pick up a new computer because of outdated CPU/GPU etc. and the benefits of more than 4GB wouldn't show because memory isn't your bottleneck.
Like everyone above has stated, unless you're talking 1600mhz DDR3 or higher you won't see any noticeable improvement. Technically, it's unlikely that you'd even notice much of an improvement even at those clock rates and the money is simply better spent on either more RAM or improving another part of the system.
If you insist on DDR3, yes, it is the best, but only if you go 1600+. If you don't, you're literally wasting money. Even then, be my guest, means cheaper parts for the rest of us 😛
Like everyone above has stated, unless you're talking 1600mhz DDR3 or higher you won't see any noticeable improvement. Technically, it's unlikely that you'd even notice much of an improvement even at those clock rates and the money is simply better spent on either more RAM or improving another part of the system.
If you insist on DDR3, yes, it is the best, but only if you go 1600+. If you don't, you're literally wasting money. Even then, be my guest, means cheaper parts for the rest of us 😛
RavenGuard
Member
If you purchased 2x2GB DDR3 1066 you will more than likely literally be getting lower performance than high performance DDR2.
As i see it ,[B/] it would be best for me to opt for the ocz 750w Psu unit with the nvidia 780 tri sli mobo a qx6600 go step(up it to 3.4ghz) and have 4x2 ddr2 1200 ocz memory also (trying to get a valued high end pc)with 3 8800gt's 1 raptor 150gb 1 WD 1Tb hd and a few coolers chucked in (hoping the antec 900 case) is a good all round choice i was going to go with max ex asus x38 mobo with a thermaltake toughpower 850w x2 hd3870's with 2x2Gb of ocz ddr3 pc10666 and other stuff which is similar to above..
xWx, instead of telling us what you're thinking of getting, why don't you tell us (1) exactly what programs you will be running (2) your budget and (3) how long until you will be able to upgrade it.
For example, why do you think you need an X38 board instead of a P35? Why do you think you need SLI video? Why a QX CPU instead of a Q CPU or an E8400?
PS - The "qx6600" is a "CPU", the "X38" or "P35" is the "chipset".
PPS - The Maximus Extreme is DDR3-only (http://www.asus.com/products.a...del=1862&modelmenu=1); perhaps you were looking at a different board which has both DDR2 and DDR3 slots?
For example, why do you think you need an X38 board instead of a P35? Why do you think you need SLI video? Why a QX CPU instead of a Q CPU or an E8400?
PS - The "qx6600" is a "CPU", the "X38" or "P35" is the "chipset".
PPS - The Maximus Extreme is DDR3-only (http://www.asus.com/products.a...del=1862&modelmenu=1); perhaps you were looking at a different board which has both DDR2 and DDR3 slots?
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