do p45 motherboards still have stability problems with 4 sticks of RAM?

[BlahBlahYouToo]

is this still the case?
i'd like 8gb ram, but a 2x4gb kit is way more expensive than 2 2x2gb kits.

 

[Blain]

You've got a lot better chance at long term stability if you buy matching 4GB kits.
No I don't mean both in the same color. 😛

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

Originally posted by: Blain
You've got a lot better chance at long term stability if you buy matching 4GB kits.
No I don't mean both in the same color. 😛

u mean two of the same 2x2gb kits?
or is there a 4x2gb kit?

 

[PhlashFoto]

I have a P5Q Pro with 4x 1GB Crucial Tracers @ 1066MHz, no problems ever here since Oct 2008.

 

[Bateluer]

I have a P5Q SE Plus with 8GB of RAM, matching 2GB sticks, no stability issues.

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: BlahBlahYouToo

Originally posted by: Blain
You've got a lot better chance at long term stability if you buy matching 4GB kits.
No I don't mean both in the same color. 😛

u mean two of the same 2x2gb kits?

Yes, I mean 2 x G.Skill 4GB (1.8-1.9v) kits :thumbsup::laugh:

 

[KGB]

Originally posted by: BlahBlahYouToo
is this still the case?
i'd like 8gb ram, but a 2x4gb kit is way more expensive than 2 2x2gb kits.

First: download and view the memory QVL for your MB. It will have a listing of certified modules for your board and which slots.

 

[n7]

Eerr, P45s do better with all slots populated than pretty much anything prior, other than maybe X48.
Definitely better than X38/P35/P965...

 

[jmagg]

I'm running a GA-EP45-UD3R with Blains suggestion rock stable.

 

[polarbear6]

Originally posted by: Blain
You've got a lot better chance at long term stability if you buy matching 4GB kits.
No I don't mean both in the same color. 😛

SHitttttttt......
i was like looking everywhere for a blue colored ram sticks .......

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

Originally posted by: Blain

Originally posted by: BlahBlahYouToo

Originally posted by: Blain
You've got a lot better chance at long term stability if you buy matching 4GB kits.
No I don't mean both in the same color. 😛

u mean two of the same 2x2gb kits?

Yes, I mean 2 x G.Skill 4GB (1.8-1.9v) kits :thumbsup::laugh:

any recommendation on a 1066 kit?

 

[Blain]

The PC2-6400 kits will allow you to OC the CPU FSB from 333MHz to 400MHz (with the RAM still 100% in spec).

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

Originally posted by: Blain
The PC2-6400 kits will allow you to OC the CPU FSB from 333MHz to 400MHz (with the RAM still 100% in spec).

i wanted some headroom for oc'ing a c2q to 400 mhz but i see your point.
and i see you read my other post.
😛

 

[sjwaste]

Originally posted by: BlahBlahYouToo

Originally posted by: Blain
The PC2-6400 kits will allow you to OC the CPU FSB from 333MHz to 400MHz (with the RAM still 100% in spec).

i wanted some headroom for oc'ing a c2q to 400 mhz but i see your point.
and i see you read my other post.
😛

FWIW, I have all four slots populated on my P35-DS3L. Not the same chipset, but isn't yours just a newer revision?

I have 2x1GB in slots 0,1 and 2x2GB in slots 2,3. I've run an E2200 stable at 400x8 on that config.

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: BlahBlahYouToo

Originally posted by: Blain
The PC2-6400 kits will allow you to OC the CPU FSB from 333MHz to 400MHz (with the RAM still 100% in spec).

i wanted some headroom for oc'ing a c2q to 400 mhz but i see your point.

PC2-6400 (DDR2 800) = memory at 800 divide by 2 = 400 which is the CPU FSB that you're aiming at.

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

Originally posted by: Blain

Originally posted by: BlahBlahYouToo

Originally posted by: Blain
The PC2-6400 kits will allow you to OC the CPU FSB from 333MHz to 400MHz (with the RAM still 100% in spec).

i wanted some headroom for oc'ing a c2q to 400 mhz but i see your point.

PC2-6400 (DDR2 800) = memory at 800 divide by 2 = 400 which is the CPU FSB that you're aiming at.

yup, did my research and am aware of that. just wanted a bit extra headroom just in case but i guess it'll do.
thx.

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

Originally posted by: sjwaste

Originally posted by: BlahBlahYouToo

Originally posted by: Blain
The PC2-6400 kits will allow you to OC the CPU FSB from 333MHz to 400MHz (with the RAM still 100% in spec).

i wanted some headroom for oc'ing a c2q to 400 mhz but i see your point.
and i see you read my other post.
😛

FWIW, I have all four slots populated on my P35-DS3L. Not the same chipset, but isn't yours just a newer revision?

I have 2x1GB in slots 0,1 and 2x2GB in slots 2,3. I've run an E2200 stable at 400x8 on that config.

what RAM are you using?

 

[lopri]

Originally posted by: n7
Eerr, P45s do better with all slots populated than pretty much anything prior, other than maybe X48.
Definitely better than X38/P35/P965...

This is correct. Indeed P45 is the first (and probably last) LGA775 chipset that officially supports 16GB. As long as your board and memory abide by the appropriate standards (i.e. quality brand, no overclocking), 8GB stability shouldn't be an issue.