Neo2 Platinum and large amounts of RAM

[druthelen]

For my new work+gaming rig; I'm looking for a MSI neo2 platinum mobo for a amd64...
From what I understand; in order access the full potential of S939 motherboards, we have to use DIMMs in pairs for dual channel.

At this time I need more than 1Gb to be able to work... so; 2Gb is the only logical choice.
(well, there would be 2x512 + 2x256 ... but that's a lot of DIMMs ...)
64bits OS and apps eats a lot of memory, if I want to eventually upgrade to 4Gb... without throwing ram away.. using two 1Gb DIMMs is the way to go. - I think -

But... here is the valid permutations for the DIMMs in the 4 slots ont this motherboard.
S= single side dimm
D= double side dimm

S---
--S-
D---
--D-
S-S-
D-D- (ddr333 only)
SS--
--SS
DD--
--DD
SSSS
DDDD (ddr333 only)

This tells me that double-sided DIMMs are not a good idea (if I plan to have more than 2) (DDDD)

so.... um... is there cheap (and good quality) single-sided memory out there? I dont plan to overclock like a madman

the motherboard supports memory over DDR400 but only clocks it at DDR400... why? that's for overclocking purposes?

 

[DocDoo]

From what I remember...

DDSS will give you DDR400

However, if it were me, I would only use single-sided sticks!

FWIW: Just remember, Bill Gates said we will never need more than 640K on system memory.

 

[druthelen]

DDSS (or DSDS) is not in the manual; however, it "may" be functional at DDR400; but the manufacturer didnt want to take a chance with incompatible DIMMs.

I plan for Kingston DIMMs or something like that.

 

[Gamingphreek]

It will work at DDR 400. The MSI board supports it, in fact it can go MUCH higher with OCing.

I wouldn't get Kingston though i would get OCZ, or Corsair, higher quality. Kingstons usually are unstable and dont OC much.

Get Double Sided if possible, they are faster.

-Kevin

 

[druthelen]

Kingston instable????

Now I am confused!

I trust you mean instable... for overclocking?

I dont plan to overclock... the 10-20% of gain is not very useful; and a overclocked rig is risible 2-3 years after that. (What is a 3500+@3700 when 6000+ are available...)
I'm trying to build a rock-stable system, with optimal performance using stock speeds.

Also, having 2-4 Gb of overclockable ram is $$$$

 

[DocDoo]

Lots of good (specific) reading in the MSI Forum.

 

[Gamingphreek]

Originally posted by: druthelen
Kingston instable????

Now I am confused!

I trust you mean instable... for overclocking?

I dont plan to overclock... the 10-20% of gain is not very useful; and a overclocked rig is risible 2-3 years after that. (What is a 3500+@3700 when 6000+ are available...)
I'm trying to build a rock-stable system, with optimal performance using stock speeds.

Also, having 2-4 Gb of overclockable ram is $$$$

Not for OCing. Just get some corsair value RAM or something. Kingstons are generally cheap and are frequently incompatible. I would advise going with Corsair Value RAM, which can OC more than the kingston and is also just better.

There will not be a 6000+ abailable lol.

-Kevin

 

[SonicIce]

Any more than 2GB is just bragging rights. Which videocard do you have?

 

[druthelen]

I do not have anything yet; I plan to have a 6800GT with that. The video card doenst have anything to do with the ram I hope!

About more than 2Gb ... yeah... it's not very useful right now. But with 64 bits OSes... we can expect the memory requirements of applications to jump.
So... I would prefer to get two 1Gb DIMMs and add 2 other next year... if needed.