Using Vintage 2005 Patriot DDR2 with New CPU's & Motherboards

[wwswimming]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103527

that's the link for the FX 55 but my question is about the Patriot DDR2 modules sitting next to me.

PDC21G4200

533 MHz, 3-2-2-4

700 MHz, 4-3-3-12

? #1

can you use RAM like this with the newer AM2 & Conroe motherboards ?

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i'm going to wait a few months to enjoy those low-prices-for-amazing-computer-stuff.

in the reviews, it talks about DDR800, for AM2. And, Jeez, what is it, 1066 for the Conroe.

i thought the Patriot, which got major good reviews from Anandtech in late 2004/ early 2005, MIGHT be fast enough.

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the Corsair black and purple 5-5-5-12 DDR2-800 & the 4-4-4-12 DDR2-800 i thought would be good choices for the AM2 & Core 2 Duo motherboards.

do they work pretty good with those Motherboards, such as the Asus M2N32 and the P5W-DH motherboards ?

thanks. i know some of the AT'ers have been learning what hardware is compatible with what the hard way.

 

[Rock Hydra]

Honestly, I wouldn't suggest the FX 55, which is actually a Socket 939 part which runs DDR, not DDR2. Also you can get an AM2 x2 4600 + for $266 right now. But that's up to you if think 200 MHz is worth $100 for a single core processor. I really wanted a core2 processor, but these AM2 CPUs are so cheap, that I may just jump on buying one of them.

And to answer your questisons:

Yes, it will most likey work, but it will run at the fastest speed supported by the memory controller.

Generally it's not recommended to mix types or brands of memory, (I don't do it when I build or upgrade other peoples' systems) but I've never had a problem with doing it and it hasn't affected the stability of my PC. Also....the timings will adjust to the slowest timings by (5-5-5-12) default. You might be able to tighten them up, but my cause the memory to be unreliable. As far as what works with a motherboard, I just generally stick to certain manufacturers which I know have a very high likelyhood of working OK with any mobo. (Crucial, Corsair, Kingston, OCZ for example)