What Memory should I get?

Happy_Demon · 04-21-2005, 02:09 AM

I am wondering what memory I should get for this processor and motherboard:

<>MOTHERBOARD<>
DFI "LANPARTY UT nF3 250Gb" NVIDIA nForce3 250GB Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 754 CPU -RETAIL

Model# LANPARTY UT nF3 250G
Item # N82E16813136147

Specifications:
Supported CPU: AMD Athlon 64 processor
Chipset: nForce3 250Gb
RAM: 3x DIMM Supports DDR266/333/400 Max 3GB
Slots: 1x AGP 8X/4X, 5x PCI
Ports: 2x PS/2, 1x COM, 1x LPT, 8x USB2.0(Rear 4), 1x RJ45, 1x 1394, 2x S/PDIF In/Out, Audio Ports
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices
SATA/RAID: 2x SATA RAID with NVIDIA RAID 0,1,0+1,JBOD, 2x SATA by Marvell SATA PHY
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC850(8-Ch)
Onboard LAN: Marvell 88E1111 GbE PHY
Form Factor: ATX

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...136-147&depa=0

<>PROCESSOR<>
AMD Athlon 64 3400+, 512k L2 Cache, The Only 64-bit Windows Compatible Processor - Retail

Model# ADA3400AXBOX
Item # N82E16819103484

Specification
Model: AMD Athlon 64 3400+
Core: Newcastle
Operating Frequency: 2.4GHz
FSB: Integrated int chip
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/512K
Voltage: 1.5V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket 754
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+
Packaging: Retail Box (Heatsink and Fan included)

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...103-484&depa=0

I added in links to them @ newegg

I intend to use the computer to play quality games (Half-Life 2, World of Warcraft, and Doom 3) and download music/movies. Any suggestions would be appreciated as I am afraid I know very little about computers, thanks.

mgoldb2 · 04-21-2005, 03:30 AM

What here some good options

1GB Corsair XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series Cas Latency: 2-3-3-6 $185
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...145-560&depa=1

This might cost a little to much for you so 2X512 might be a better option

Corsair XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series 184 Pin 512MB 2-3-3-6 1T $67X2= $134
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...145-416&depa=1

Geil Dual Channel 184 Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 Cas Latency: 2 6-3-3 $126
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...144-513&depa=1

Patriot Dual Channel Kit 184-Pin 1GB (512MBx2) Cas Latency: 2-3-2-5-T1 $130
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...220-006&depa=1

Newegg is stupid I was surprise to find the dual 512 packs was cheaper for the good stuff then buying 2 512 seperate. other companies that I did not choose also make excelent ram just they happen to be more expensive at newegg but maybe else where they would be cheaper.

You might want to look around for better prices.

The main thing I was searching for was ram with cas 2 and runs at 1T. Now if all these was to much money for you then start looking at cas 2.5 ram. You dont really loose much performance maybe 2-3%.

Happy_Demon · 04-21-2005, 05:15 AM

When the processor says:

"RAM: 3x DIMM Supports DDR266/333/400 Max 3GB"

Does that mean I can have three seperate sticks in it working together?

And also, what are the specifics that I need on a stick of memory to have it work in those requirements?

mgoldb2 · 04-21-2005, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy_Demon

When the processor says:

"RAM: 3x DIMM Supports DDR266/333/400 Max 3GB"

Does that mean I can have three seperate sticks in it working together?

Yes you can have up to 3 1gb sticks at the same time in your computer.

you can use most non registered non ecc pc3200, pc2700 ram. I recommend getting pc3200 ram. oh it also must be DDR 184 pins.

AMDCam · 04-21-2005, 05:37 AM

An easy answer, just go ahead and get any DDR400 from Corsair, Crucial, or even possibly kingston (as long as they have a great reputation like corsair and crucial it's fine), and make sure it's at least a gig. I just got 1gb from Corsair, and most of the time I get Crucial, and it has never failed me. The Corsair was "Value Select", and since RAM speed is always the same if it's PC3200 or anything else, if you're hard up for cash or don't want to spend too much, go ahead and get the value stuff. I got 2x512mb Value Select for $90, and it's perfect. If you want to spend money for no reason, go ahead and get some $400 RAM, but it does the exact same thing. Oh yeah, and if it says 3x DIMM for 266/333/400 up to 3gb, yeah, they all work together. The only reason manufacturers mention that is because some mobo's (like mine), have something like 3x DIMM slots, but only 2 work with DDR400 and 2gb of that, but if you use PC333 or 266, you can use all 3 slots and up to 3gb.

tweaker · 04-21-2005, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMDCam

If you want to spend money for no reason, go ahead and get some $400 RAM, but it does the exact same thing.

Only faster.

**Cromewell** · 04-21-2005, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Only faster.

true but it won't be much faster, it will have much better overclocking potential though

04-21-2005, 02:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Happy_Demon Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 46	What Memory should I get? I am wondering what memory I should get for this processor and motherboard: <>MOTHERBOARD<> DFI "LANPARTY UT nF3 250Gb" NVIDIA nForce3 250GB Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 754 CPU -RETAIL Model# LANPARTY UT nF3 250G Item # N82E16813136147 Specifications: Supported CPU: AMD Athlon 64 processor Chipset: nForce3 250Gb RAM: 3x DIMM Supports DDR266/333/400 Max 3GB Slots: 1x AGP 8X/4X, 5x PCI Ports: 2x PS/2, 1x COM, 1x LPT, 8x USB2.0(Rear 4), 1x RJ45, 1x 1394, 2x S/PDIF In/Out, Audio Ports IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices SATA/RAID: 2x SATA RAID with NVIDIA RAID 0,1,0+1,JBOD, 2x SATA by Marvell SATA PHY Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC850(8-Ch) Onboard LAN: Marvell 88E1111 GbE PHY Form Factor: ATX http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...136-147&depa=0 <>PROCESSOR<> AMD Athlon 64 3400+, 512k L2 Cache, The Only 64-bit Windows Compatible Processor - Retail Model# ADA3400AXBOX Item # N82E16819103484 Specification Model: AMD Athlon 64 3400+ Core: Newcastle Operating Frequency: 2.4GHz FSB: Integrated int chip Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/512K Voltage: 1.5V Process: 0.13Micron Socket: Socket 754 Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+ Packaging: Retail Box (Heatsink and Fan included) http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...103-484&depa=0 I added in links to them @ newegg I intend to use the computer to play quality games (Half-Life 2, World of Warcraft, and Doom 3) and download music/movies. Any suggestions would be appreciated as I am afraid I know very little about computers, thanks.

04-21-2005, 03:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
mgoldb2 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Age: 25 Posts: 1,259	What here some good options 1GB Corsair XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series Cas Latency: 2-3-3-6 $185 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...145-560&depa=1 This might cost a little to much for you so 2X512 might be a better option Corsair XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series 184 Pin 512MB 2-3-3-6 1T $67X2= $134 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...145-416&depa=1 Geil Dual Channel 184 Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 Cas Latency: 2 6-3-3 $126 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...144-513&depa=1 Patriot Dual Channel Kit 184-Pin 1GB (512MBx2) Cas Latency: 2-3-2-5-T1 $130 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...220-006&depa=1 Newegg is stupid I was surprise to find the dual 512 packs was cheaper for the good stuff then buying 2 512 seperate. other companies that I did not choose also make excelent ram just they happen to be more expensive at newegg but maybe else where they would be cheaper. You might want to look around for better prices. The main thing I was searching for was ram with cas 2 and runs at 1T. Now if all these was to much money for you then start looking at cas 2.5 ram. You dont really loose much performance maybe 2-3%. __________________ Acer A11912B 19"montior Aspire x-superalien case Asus k8t800 pro motherboard athlon 64 fx-55 2GB(2 of 1GB) of Geil DDR ram Geforce 6800 ultra 2 Seagate 200GB 7200RPM Model ST3200822A configure as RAID 0 1 DVDRW and 1 CDRW 3.5 drive sound blaster audigey2 zs logitech 2300 thx certified 2.1 speakers Last edited by mgoldb2; 04-21-2005 at 03:32 AM.

04-21-2005, 05:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Happy_Demon Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 46	When the processor says: "RAM: 3x DIMM Supports DDR266/333/400 Max 3GB" Does that mean I can have three seperate sticks in it working together? And also, what are the specifics that I need on a stick of memory to have it work in those requirements? Last edited by Happy_Demon; 04-21-2005 at 05:18 AM.

04-21-2005, 05:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
AMDCam Silver Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 112	An easy answer, just go ahead and get any DDR400 from Corsair, Crucial, or even possibly kingston (as long as they have a great reputation like corsair and crucial it's fine), and make sure it's at least a gig. I just got 1gb from Corsair, and most of the time I get Crucial, and it has never failed me. The Corsair was "Value Select", and since RAM speed is always the same if it's PC3200 or anything else, if you're hard up for cash or don't want to spend too much, go ahead and get the value stuff. I got 2x512mb Value Select for $90, and it's perfect. If you want to spend money for no reason, go ahead and get some $400 RAM, but it does the exact same thing. Oh yeah, and if it says 3x DIMM for 266/333/400 up to 3gb, yeah, they all work together. The only reason manufacturers mention that is because some mobo's (like mine), have something like 3x DIMM slots, but only 2 work with DDR400 and 2gb of that, but if you use PC333 or 266, you can use all 3 slots and up to 3gb. __________________ PC specs Athlon XP 3200+ OCed to 4200+ (technical opinion) 1gb PC3200 XMS Pro 5-2-2-2 RAM (11-3-3-2.5 when overclocked) 2x 80gb Caviar SE SATA Raid 0 drives Radeon 9800 Pro 256mb (can't flash for no reason) soon to be X850XT PE Abit NF7-S2 Mobo with Nforce 2 Ultra 400 w/Dual ChannelDDR400 9 case fans (2 PCI) with blue LEDs (Built for overclocking) Last edited by AMDCam; 04-21-2005 at 05:42 AM.

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