Ddr Ram

r.mistry6 · 08-14-2006, 10:21 PM

Hi

Im buying a new pc... its got 2048mb 533MHz DDR RAM. Should I pay an extra 50 or so pounds to make it 2048mb 800 DDR RAM as I am told 533 is slow. Will it make much of a difference and is it worth it?

**The_Other_One** · 08-14-2006, 10:23 PM

I'd pay for the upgrade if the motherboard could handle it. Of course, if the motherboard could only use 533MHz RAM, it'd be pointless. (800MHz will work in a 533MHz board, it would just run at only 533MHz)

r.mistry6 · 08-14-2006, 10:42 PM

so if the motherboard could cope, its definately worth it?

SirKenin · 08-14-2006, 10:59 PM

For sure. Even if the motherboard only runs at 533 it's worth it. It is a lot easier to overclock with the higher spec'ed RAM than it is with the 533.

[-0MEGA-] · 08-15-2006, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirKenin

For sure. Even if the motherboard only runs at 533 it's worth it. It is a lot easier to overclock with the higher spec'ed RAM than it is with the 533.

Thats if he doesnt have a pre-built machine.

I would deffinetly go with that upgrade. And it's DDR2, not DDR, but not a big deal.

SirKenin · 08-15-2006, 04:20 AM

Hrmmm. I just made the assumption that he is having a custom one built. I guess I should have asked.

r.mistry6 · 08-15-2006, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirKenin

For sure. Even if the motherboard only runs at 533 it's worth it. It is a lot easier to overclock with the higher spec'ed RAM than it is with the 533.

kk thx

koOp · 08-15-2006, 11:23 AM

i would pay extra, for bette performance

08-14-2006, 10:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
r.mistry6 Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London Posts: 74	Ddr Ram Hi Im buying a new pc... its got 2048mb 533MHz DDR RAM. Should I pay an extra 50 or so pounds to make it 2048mb 800 DDR RAM as I am told 533 is slow. Will it make much of a difference and is it worth it?

08-14-2006, 10:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,368	I'd pay for the upgrade if the motherboard could handle it. Of course, if the motherboard could only use 533MHz RAM, it'd be pointless. (800MHz will work in a 533MHz board, it would just run at only 533MHz) __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
DDR Ram help	Prosser05	Computer Memory and Hard Drives	10	12-17-2005 08:32 PM
Is DDR ram twice as better than SD ram?	davie23223	Computer Memory and Hard Drives	2	11-27-2005 11:25 AM
Interesting use of excess RAM.	gamerman4	Computer Memory and Hard Drives	5	11-26-2005 04:47 PM
Rebuilding computer, RAM question	Greg J.	Computer Memory and Hard Drives	9	07-18-2004 10:38 AM
Performance RAM questions	Hisaru	Computer Memory and Hard Drives	3	07-11-2004 10:47 PM

08-14-2006, 10:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
r.mistry6 Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London Posts: 74	so if the motherboard could cope, its definately worth it?

08-14-2006, 10:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
SirKenin banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,711	For sure. Even if the motherboard only runs at 533 it's worth it. It is a lot easier to overclock with the higher spec'ed RAM than it is with the 533.

08-15-2006, 04:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
SirKenin banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,711	Hrmmm. I just made the assumption that he is having a custom one built. I guess I should have asked.

08-15-2006, 11:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
koOp Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 534	i would pay extra, for bette performance