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Help w/ buying another 1GB of RAM

M

Mr Bob

Golden Member
I currently have 1GB (2x512MB) of some unknown RAM that I purchased at hardcorecooling back in Jan of 04. hardcorecooling's website seems to have been under construction for the longest time, and I would like to add another GB of RAM onto my current computer. Here is a link to the RAM I purchased awhile ago: http://web.archive.org/web/200411130445...dex.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=597

My motherboard is an ASUS P4P800 Deluxe

I do a lot of Photoshop/Movie editing work, and would like some more RAM. Any suggestions are welcome!

Thanks,
- Bobby

[edit]I just realized that the ram in the link above is incorrect. Although I ram I have is very similar, it is PC3200 and 2x512MB sticks.[/edit]
 
Get CPUID or CPUZ or whatever the heck its called now. There is a memory portion that will tell you what mem you have (if is coded in the mem) if not it should give you all the cas and timings, once you have that info shop arounf for memory with the same specs and you should be ok.
 
why dont you just buy 2 x1gb and get 2 and save the slot for another 2 x1gb.. later on, when you need more, you'll be buying memory all over again.. ditch the 512 meggers..
 
"Get CPUID or CPUZ or whatever the heck its called now. There is a memory portion that will tell you what mem you have (if is coded in the mem) if not it should give you all the cas and timings, once you have that info shop arounf for memory with the same specs and you should be ok."
- I tried CPUZ, it didn't show the serial number or model number for the ram, instead it came up with 0000000000, and then in another spot it was FFFFFFFFFF.

" why dont you just buy 2 x1gb and get 2 and save the slot for another 2 x1gb.. "
- Because I would end up spending an extra $125 that isn't needed...
 
Originally posted by: forcesho
why dont you just buy 2 x1gb and get 2 and save the slot for another 2 x1gb.. later on, when you need more, you'll be buying memory all over again.. ditch the 512 meggers..
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^:thumbsup:
 
Nah, you'll be fine with just adding another 2x512MB of RAM. By the time you need more than 2GB, it'll probably be time to upgrade your entire system.
 
I doubt I will need 4GB of ram for a loooong time lol. I barely need 2GB, but I do a lot of photoshop work and they can take up a lot of ram.

Still wondering about what ram to buy... 🙁
 
You could also try Everst (Home edition). If you do, look under Computer>Overclock. It'll tell you the RAM manufacturer, timings, etc.
 
That only works if the RAM is recognized. CPU-z cannot recognize my memory and says my timings are 3-4-4. Of course that is wrong...
 
Why do you even need 2 gig of RAM. It would seem there are some other things that could use upgrading first. I certainly wouldn't be using a Raidmax PSU.

Save your money and get something you need.

-Kevin
 
Try get another 2x512mb of the same stuff which when running 4x double sided DIMMs actually provides a good bandwidth boost on Intel systems. Everest Home Edition or Sandra should be able to find the brand/details of the RAM. Last resort would be to look in the case and read it off the label.
 
Maybe you can help me, I don't see the manuf.

SiSoftware Sandra

System
Manufacturer : To Be Filled By O.E.M.
Model : To Be Filled By O.E.M.
Version : To Be Filled By O.E.M.
Serial Number : none
ID : **************************

System Chassis
Manufacturer : Chassis Manufacture
Type : Desktop
Can be locked : No
Version : Chassis Version
Serial Number : Chassis Serial Number
Asset Tag : Asset-1234567890
Boot-up State : Safe
Power State : Safe
Thermal State : Safe
Security State : External Interface Locked-out

Mainboard
*********************************

On-board Devices
3COM 3C940 : Ethernet Adapter (Enabled)

System Memory Controller
Location : Mainboard
Error Correction Capability : None
Number of Memory Slots : 4
Maximum Installable Memory : 4GB
BANK0 - DIMM0 : Manufacturer0 PartNum0 SerNum0 AssetTagNum0 DIMM Synchronous SDRAM 512MB/64
BANK1 - DIMM1 : Empty
BANK2 - DIMM2 : Manufacturer2 PartNum2 SerNum2 AssetTagNum2 DIMM Synchronous SDRAM 512MB/64
BANK3 - DIMM3 : Empty

Chipset 1
Model : ASUSTeK Computer Inc 82865G/PE/P, 82848P DRAM Controller / Host-Hub Interface
Bus(es) : ISA AGP PCI IMB USB FireWire/1394 i2c/SMBus
Front Side Bus Speed : 4x 200MHz (800MHz data rate)
Maximum FSB Speed / Max Memory Speed : 4x 200MHz / 2x 200MHz
Width : 64-bit
HTT - Hyper-Threading Technology : Yes
IO Queue Depth : 12 request(s)

Chipset 1 Hub Interface
Type : Hub-Interface
Version : 1.50
Number of Ports : 3
Width : 8-bit
Full Duplex : Yes
Multiplier : 1/1x

Logical/Chipset 1 Memory Banks
Bank 0 : 512MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-3-3-6CL 1CMD
Bank 1 : 512MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-3-3-6CL 1CMD
Channels : 2
Speed : 2x 200MHz (400MHz data rate)
Multiplier : 1/1x
Width : 64-bit
Refresh Rate : 7.80µs
Performance Acceleration Technology : Yes
Power Save Mode : No
Fixed Hole Present : No

APIC 1
Version : 2.00
Multiplier : 1/2x
Maximum Interrupts : 24
IRQ Handler Engaged : Yes
Enhanced Support : Yes

Memory Module(s)
Memory Module 1 : 512MB 16x(32Mx8) DDR-SDRAM PC3200U-333-7011 (CL3 up to 200MHz) (CL2.5 up to 167MHz) (CL2 up to 133MHz)
Memory Module 3 : 512MB 16x(32Mx8) DDR-SDRAM PC3200U-333-7011 (CL3 up to 200MHz) (CL2.5 up to 167MHz) (CL2 up to 133MHz)

System Clock Generator
Model : ICS 952607
Software Programmable : No
Read-Back Support : Yes

Environment Monitor 1
Model : Winbond IT8693 ISA
Version : 9.00
Mainboard Specific Support : No

Temperature Sensor(s)
Board Temperature : 46.0°C / 114.8°F

Cooling Device(s)
Auto Fan Speed Control : No
CPU Fan Speed : 3879rpm

Voltage Sensor(s)
CPU Voltage : 1.60V
Aux Voltage : 3.22V
+3.3V Voltage : 3.28V
+5V Voltage : 5.11V
+12V Voltage : 15.50V

AGP Bus(es) on Hub 1
Version : 3.00
Speed : 8x
Multiplier : 1/2x
Fast-Writes Enabled : Yes
Isochronous Mode Enabled : No
Addressing Enabled : 32-bit
Aperture Size : 64MB

PCI Bus(es) on Hub 1
Version : 2.20
Number of Bridges : 2
PCI Bus 0 : PCI (1/1x PCIClk)
PCI Bus 2 : PCI (1/1x PCIClk)

LPC Hub Controller 1
Model : Intel Corporation 82801EB/ER (ICH5/ICH5R) LPC Interface Bridge
ACPI Power Management Enabled : Yes
Delayed Transaction Enabled : Yes

USB Controller 1
Model : ASUSTeK Computer Inc 82801EB/ER (ICH5/ICH5R) USB UHCI Controller #1
Version : 1.10
Interface : UHCI
Channels : 2
Speed : 48MHz
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

USB Controller 2
Model : ASUSTeK Computer Inc 82801EB/ER (ICH5/ICH5R) USB UHCI Controller #2
Version : 1.10
Interface : UHCI
Channels : 2
Speed : 48MHz
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

USB Controller 3
Model : ASUSTeK Computer Inc 82801EB/ER (ICH5/ICH5R) USB UHCI Controller #3
Version : 1.10
Interface : UHCI
Channels : 2
Speed : 48MHz
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

USB Controller 4
Model : ASUSTeK Computer Inc 82801EB/ER (ICH5/ICH5R) USB UHCI Controller #4
Version : 1.10
Interface : UHCI
Channels : 2
Speed : 48MHz
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

USB Controller 5
Model : ASUSTeK Computer Inc 82801EB/ER (ICH5/ICH5R) USB EHCI Controller
Version : 2.00
Specification : 1.00
Interface : EHCI
Channels : 8
Companion Controllers : 4
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps) High (480Mbps)
Addressing Support : 64-bit
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

FireWire/1394 Controller 1
Model : ASUSTeK Computer Inc VT6306 VIA Fire II IEEE-1394 OHCI Link Layer Controller
Version : 1.00
Interface : OHCI
Enhanced Support : No
Channels : 64
Speed : 400MHz

System SMBus Controller 1
Model : Intel 801xx/63xx SMBus
Version : 0.02
Specification : 1.00
Advanced TCO Mode Enabled : No
Slave Device Enabled : Yes
PEC Support : No
Speed : 100kHz

Expansion Slot(s)
AGP : AGP-8x 32-bit +3.3V Half-Length Available
PCI1 (1h) : PCI 32-bit +5V +3.3V PME Half-Length Available (Intel Corporation 82865G/PE/P, 82848P PCI-to-AGP Bridge)
PCI2 (2h) : PCI 32-bit +5V +3.3V PME Half-Length Available
PCI3 (3h) : PCI 32-bit +5V +3.3V PME Half-Length Available
PCI4 (4h) : PCI 32-bit +5V +3.3V PME Half-Length Available
PCI5 (5h) : PCI 32-bit +5V +3.3V PME Half-Length Available

Port Connector
PS2Mouse : Mouse - None / PS/2
Keyboard : Keyboard - None / PS/2
USB1 : USB - None / USB
USB2 : USB - None / USB
USB3 : USB - None / USB
USB4 : USB - None / USB
USB5 : USB - None / USB
USB6 : USB - None / USB
USB7 : USB - None / USB
USB8 : USB - None / USB
LPT 1 : Parallel Port ECP/EPP - None / DB-25 pin male
COM 1 : Serial Port 16550A - None / DB-9 pin male
COM 2 : Serial Port 16550A - None / DB-9 pin male
MIDI : MIDI - None / DB-15 pin female
Joy Stick : Joystick - None / DB-15 pin female
Audio Mic In : Audio - None / Mini-jack
Audio Line In : Audio - None / Mini-jack
Audio Line Out : Audio - None / Mini-jack
LAN : Network - None / RJ-45
FireWire 1 : FireWire/1394 - None / None
FireWire 2 : FireWire/1394 - None / None
AUX : Audio - CD-ROM Sound Input / None
CD : Audio - CD-ROM Sound Input / None
PRI_IDE : None - ATA / None
SEC_IDE : None - ATA / None
FLOPPY : None - Floppy Disk / None
CHA_FAN : None - None / None
CPU_FAN : None - None / None
PWR_FAN : None - None / None
CHASSIS : None - None / None
ATXPWR : None - None / None
FP_AUDIO : None - None / None
SATA1 : None - None / None
SATA2 : None - None / None

Performance Tips
Notice 224 : SMBIOS/DMI information may be inaccurate.
Tip 2511 : Some memory slots are free so the memory can be easily upgraded.
Tip 2546 : Large memory modules should be ECC/Parity.
Warning 2545 : Large memory modules should be Registered/Buffered.
Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip.
 
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