Is this memory ok

[snidy1]

TwinMOS 184-Pin 128MB DDR PC-2700, Model TM333/128
I want 2 sticks for dual channel. It's only $18.75 each at newegg.
The MB I'm thinking about is the ABIT "NF7-M" nForce2 IGP with an XP 2700 CPU.

 

[biostud]

yes

 

[Zepper]

If you plan to run Win XP, then the minimum RAM you want is 512MB. If you use 4 of those, then all the sockets will be full - no expansion room. I would get 2x256MB instead.
.bh.

 

[mechBgon]

How about an Asus K8S-MX with a retail A64 2800+? The CPU/mobo combo price is quite close, it's more powerful, has hardware-enforced Data Execution Prevention, 64-bit ready, and the mobo's passively cooled. It has one memory controller, so dual-channel's a non-concern too. I would probably use one Corsair ValueSelect 512MB PC3200 module, or else Crucial if I were in a paranoid mood 😕

That mobo does have only one IDE channel, so you'd probably want to use a SATA hard drive here.

 

[snidy1]

Originally posted by: Zepper
If you plan to run Win XP, then the minimum RAM you want is 512MB. If you use 4 of those, then all the sockets will be full - no expansion room. I would get 2x256MB instead.
.bh.

Isn't 256 enough for XP home if it's just for office apps and internet?

 

[Zepper]

It was my experience that even Win98SE really wanted more than 256MB (mine didn't stop throwing blue screens until I got it up to 512) and I seldom do anything drastic. I wouldn't go with less than 512 even on an office machine. Many are suggesting that 1GB is the target to shoot for with XP...
. I'm running 512 on Win2k and if I get too many tabs or windows of Mozilla going at one time, I can still lock it up...

.bh.