RAM question for anyone with the MSI K8N Diamond mobo

[blackpool9]

I'm trying to decide whether to go with the MSI K8N Diamond or the Asus A8N32-SLI mobos. I'm planning on running with 2Gb RAM using a matched pair of double-sided 1Gb sticks. I've been reviewing the user manuals for both mobos, and my concern is the distance between the RAM slots in the MSI mobo looks a little tight. Has anyone had any problems fitting two RAM sticks with heat-spreaders into adjacent slots on the MSI mobo?

I really like the idea of being able to run on-board sound using the built-in Audigy chip, so if there are no other issues I'm leaning toward the MSI. But if I won't be able to run my 2Gb of RAM in dual-channel mode because I can't get the two sticks next to each other, then I'm going with the Asus board. Overclocking is not an issue.

 

[Megatomic]

It'll fit on the K8N Diamond as long as it's not the ultra bling Corsair with the huge heatspreader that has a built in LED display.

I like the K8N Diamond better than the A8N32 SLI. If I was going to upgrade my current mobo (A8N-SLI Premium) that's the board I'd go for. Like you I'd use the onboard audigy chip and I could drop my A2 ZS altogether.

 

[blackpool9]

Thanks for the info. Looks like the MSI over the Asus. I'll put the $10 I save toward the SLI power supply. 🙂

 

[jubilex]

Originally posted by: Megatomic
It'll fit on the K8N Diamond as long as it's not the ultra bling Corsair with the huge heatspreader that has a built in LED display.

Why not this RAM? I am using it and it works fine.

 

[trexmgd]

Are you using two of them in dual channel on the listed board? MSI runs their dual channel differently than most manufactors. Instead of using slots 1 & 3 and 2 & 4 or same color slots, MSI runs dual channel by selecting slots 1 & 2 (adjacent), which are different colors than eachother.

EDIT: Per my sig, I'm running G.Skill RAM w/ stock heat spreaders and they work fine.