Did I get the wrong RAM

jogo

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I ordered the P4P800 Deluxe mobo.

I also ordered:
OCZ Enhanced Latency Series Platinum Edition 184 Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 - Retail

But I think I should have gotten:
OCZ Platinum Edition Dual Channel 184 Pin 1GB( 512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 - Retail

What are the consequenses?

thanks,
Jogo
 

NesuD

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You will be fine with either one. Platinum has tighter timings but I don't believe the performance difference would be detectable in anything but a synthetic benchmark. One is a dual channel kit which simply means the two modules have been pretested and certified to work properly together and cost a bit more. The others should also work together in dual channel. I have yet to find 2 matching memory modules that do not work properly together in dual channel. buying a premium priced pretested pair of modules is a waste of money in my opinion.
 

Brody8877

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Either RAM should work because there very close in Timing, but one has Lower voltage (OCZ Enhanced Latency Series Platinum Edition 184 Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 - Retail) which might be better for your mobo.