Newbie question about DDR RAM....

[sirpado]

I am building my first system and I would like to purchase 2 256 MB of DDR Ram PC 2100 off crucial.com . However, on the website, there are so many types of this ram with varying parities, buffer specifications, etc. I am clueless! Is this the type of RAM I am looking for? Thanks...

http://www.crucial.com/store/PartSpecs.asp?imodule=CT3264Z265


Also, the free shipping offer ends today...I am planning to build my computer starting August 1st...Do you think I should order now or wait til later.. Thanks again..

 

[BurntKooshie]

It depends on what motherboard you have (plan to get), but in 90% of the cases, that's the stuff you want. Oh yeah, one of my friends ordered two nights ago: apparently, they're getting so many orders for RAM, that you will still get free shipping, but not 2nd day air.

 

[sirpado]

I am getting an asus a7m266...thanks

 

[Thawk]

I just bought that motherboard and I bought those same two clips of RAM for it. You are correct, pull the trigger!

 

[NelsonMuntz]

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That's the one that most people are using for DDR boards. I don't really like the ASUS board because of its high price, but if that's the one you are sold on, that RAM should do you great.

 

[Dulanic]

<< It depends on what motherboard you have (plan to get), but in 90% of the cases, that's the stuff you want. Oh yeah, one of my friends ordered two nights ago: apparently, they're getting so many orders for RAM, that you will still get free shipping, but not 2nd day air. >>



I ordered mine Sunday, it was shipped out today 2nd day air. Although the free 2nd day air does end TODAY.