Memory FAQ?

[KieranCoghlan]

Is there a decent FAQ about system memory on this board?

I currently have a Gigabyte GA-7n400-pro mobo, with 512mb Corsair XMS pc2700 ram (1 stick). I'd like to upgrade to a gigabyte. Should I just get another stick of the same? Can I get a stick of ddr400 (pc3200 I think) and mix (1 pc2700, 1 pc3200 on the same mobo?) The pc3200 is actually cheaper than the pc2700, but not by enough to warrant two sticks of pc3200.

512MB pc3200 at newegg $86 shipped

512MB pc2700 at newegg 110.99 shipped

Thanks...

 

[ribbon13]

Try this

 

[KieranCoghlan]

Hmm... maybe. I like to stick with well established name brand stuff for memory and such. I like stability. I'm not an OC'er, and don't like troubleshooting hardware instabilities.

Any answers for my other questions, like what happens if you mix pc2700 and pc3200 on the same mobo?
Thanks,

 

[ribbon13]

it all downclocks to 2700

 

[KieranCoghlan]

And this happens automagically or I need to ensure that all the settings are for 2700 rates in the BIOS? If they are set for 3200, would that effectively overclock the 2700 stick? (not something I want to do, just curious).

 

[Promethply]

It'll automatically go down to 2700.

 

[ts3433]

Yes
Yes

G.skill is great stuff. Stuff like XMS, on the other hand, is a huge ripoff when you're getting the same stuff as G.skill for half the price per stick.

 

[mwmorph]

g.skill is a good brand among oc'ers and enthusiasts. try it. you'll be happy you got it.

 

[imported_Kensai]

Anything with Samsung TCCDs.

 

[KoolDrew]

Originally posted by: ribbon13
Try this

:thumbsup:

 

[Twofootputt]

Memory

 

[KoolDrew]

Also here is a memory FAQ

 

[KieranCoghlan]

My mobo apparently only supports 2.5V DDR DIMMs. Does this mean I can't run those G.Skill Dimms (noted as requiring 2.65V?)

 

[KieranCoghlan]

bump... re. my last question, anyone know?
thanks,

 

[KieranCoghlan]

one last try... maybe someone who doesn't read the forum much over the weekend might know? Thanks!