Is high-density ram compatible with 780g chipset?

[vcarpio2]

Is the cheaper high density memory compatible with the Asus M3A78-EM motherboard? Chipset is AMD 780G/SB700.

Thanks!

 

[tcsenter]

Probably not, if you mean modules built using 4-bit wide DRAM (e.g. 128Mx4 or 256Mx4). ASUS is one manufacturer that often intentionally does not support this type of RAM in the BIOS.

 

[vcarpio2]

Originally posted by: tcsenter
Probably not, if you mean modules built using 4-bit wide DRAM (e.g. 128Mx4 or 256Mx4). ASUS is one manufacturer that often intentionally does not support this type of RAM in the BIOS.

OK -- thanks, tcsenter!

The low price of high density ram is so tempting but I'll order my ram from Newegg which I assume is low density.

 

[hans007]

do they even make high density ddr2?

 

[vcarpio2]

Originally posted by: hans007
do they even make high density ddr2?

I saw them on pricewatch.com. 2 gigs for about 17 bucks.

 

[hans007]

Originally posted by: vcarpio2

Originally posted by: hans007
do they even make high density ddr2?

I saw them on pricewatch.com. 2 gigs for about 17 bucks.

that doesnt seem all that cheap... i mean theres good brand name stuff on newegg for 4gb for $30 after rebates.

 

[vcarpio2]

Originally posted by: hans007

Originally posted by: vcarpio2

Originally posted by: hans007
do they even make high density ddr2?

I saw them on pricewatch.com. 2 gigs for about 17 bucks.

that doesnt seem all that cheap... i mean theres good brand name stuff on newegg for 4gb for $30 after rebates.

The cheapest 4gig RAM I see is $35 AR:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820145241

I'm looking for 240-pin DDR2.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Is there even still an issue with low-density/high-density memory in the DDR2 age?
I've never came across DDR2 that didn't work. Then again, I don't use generic no-name modules.

 

[vcarpio2]

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry
Is there even still an issue with low-density/high-density memory in the DDR2 age?
I've never came across DDR2 that didn't work. Then again, I don't use generic no-name modules.

Now you're tempting me again to buy cheap RAM

The reason I'm asking is if you go to pricewatch.com's vendors for the lowest priced DDR2 RAM (1st Choice Memory and PCProgress are examples), they always have a warning message about "high density" modules like the following:

"THESE ARE HIGH DENSITY MODULES, MAKE CERTAIN THAT YOUR MOTHERBOARD CAN USE."

"Low Cost System Builders (VIA & SIS Chipset Based Boards)"

Then alongside the low-priced high-density RAM they would have the high-priced low-density RAM which they guarantee will work with all systems. So I'm not sure if it's just a ploy to purchase the more expensive RAM...

EDIT: I decided to wait until after July 31st to purchase my RAM. Almost all rebates I see on newegg for good quality RAM expire on July 31st. I'm hoping better rebates will come up Aug 1st. During the last round of rebates, for example, I got 4gigs for about $20 AR twice. If not, then I'll get whatever they have.