Memory Standard ?

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LE0O37

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I am looking to buy a new MOBO and need to know which one to pick.
Which Memory Standard is better ?

DDR2 800
DDR 400

Lemme' Know
thank you
 
Well, considering DDR2 in general is faster, newer, more available, more standard, and typically cheaper...the choice is pretty clear ;)
 
I think I saw a DDR2 530 or something
So the DDR2 800 is better right ?
the higher the number the bettter
 
Ok examples. You tell me what is better ?

DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Cas Latency 5
-------------------or---------------------
DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Cas Latency 5

I know the answer, but for $15 cheaper should I go w/ the 667 ?
No right

Does 800 and PC2 6400 make a noticable difference ?
 
Technically 800's better, but most people would just recommend going with 667. The performance difference is minimal. If you search google, you can typically find benchmarks comparing these two standards.
 
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You can get 667 and "make it" 800 by overclocking. Saves $15, I would just buy the 800 and OC it up to 950 or with good ram 1100.
 
Which one is better ?

GSkill DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Cas Latency 5 Timing 5-5-5-15 $86
A-Data DDR2 800(PC2 6400) Cas Latency 5 Timing 5-5-5-18 $86
WINTEC AMPX DDR2 800(PC2 6400) Cas Latency 5 Timing 5-5-5-15 $86
OCZ DDR2 800(PC2 6400) Cas Latency 4 Timing 4-4-4-15 $90
XMS DDR2 800(PC2 6400) Cas Latency 5 Timing 5-5-5-12 $93

Now these below are slightly different and cheaper

WINTEC DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Cas Latency 5 Timing not listed $63
Corsair ValueSelect DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Cas Latency 5 Timing not listed $70
Super Talent DDR2 667 (PC2 5400) Cas Latency 5 Timing not listed $81

Is there a big difference from 667 to 800 ?
Is there a big difference from PC2 5300 to 6400 ?

What is a better timing,a lower number like 4-4-4-15 is better than 5-5-5-15?
Does it really make a difference ?

Let me know, with this I will Decide
THANKS
 
I would go with the XMS DDR2 800

4-4-4-15 is faster, It also matters if your mobo makes you use JEDEC compliant crap which is 5-5-5-15. Overclockers only need to worry about that. Corsair is doing well b/c of their memory's ways to be adaptive.
 
I know your pick is the best pick.
But shouldn't I spend those extra $30 on a better CPU or MOBO instead of RAM ?
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After alot of research on building a DUAL CORE Budget PC...........
THIS is my PICK and what I came up with so far.
Please make any suggestions on changes within the same price......
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CPU $69.

AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Brisbane 1.9GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Processor - Retail
Specs
Brand AMD
Processors Type Desktop
Series Athlon 64 X2
Model ADO3600DDBOX
CPU Socket Type
CPU Socket Type Socket AM2
Tech Spec
Core Brisbane
Multi-Core Dual-Core
Name Athlon 64 X2 3600+
Operating Frequency 1.9GHz
HT 2000MHz
L1 Cache 128KB+128KB
L2 Cache 2 x 512KB
Manufacturing Tech 65 nm
64 bit Support Yes
Hyper-Transport Support Yes
Virtualization Technology Support Yes
Multimedia Instruction MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, 3DNOW! Professional
Voltage 1.25/1.35V
Cooling Device Heatsink and Fan included
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MOBO $44.

Foxconn MCP61VM2MA-RS2H Socket AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 6100 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Specs
Brand Foxconn
Model MCP61VM2MA-RS2H
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type Socket AM2
CPU Type Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64
FSB 1000MHz Hyper Transport (2000 MT/s)
Chipsets
North Bridge NVIDIA GeForce 6100
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 4×240pin
Memory Standard DDR2 800
Maximum Memory Supported 4GB
Dual Channel Supported Yes
Expansion Slots
AGP Slots None
PCI Express x16 1x PCI Express x16 (signals at x1)
PCI Express x1 1
PCI Slots 2
Storage Devices
PATA 1 x ATA100 up to 2 Devices
SATA 3Gb/s 2
SATA RAID 0/1
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset NVIDIA GeForce 6100
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset Realtek ALC861
Audio Channels 6 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset Realtek PHY
Max LAN Speed 10/100Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
PS/2 2
COM 1
LPT 1
Video Ports D-Sub
USB 4 x USB 2.0
Audio Ports 3 Ports
Onboard USB
Onboard USB 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 ports
Physical Spec
Form Factor Micro ATX
Dimensions 9.6" x 9.6"
Features
Power Pin 24 Pin
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You see my CPU and MOBO are very cheap, but good....
Should I really spend almost twice that on RAM alone ?
The memory standard on my MOBO is DDR2 800, will anything lower work ?
Let me know guys, RAM is all I am missing ?

Thanks
 
Would this RAM be a good choice for my settup, above.
WINTEC DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Cas Latency 5 Timing not listed $63

Let me know
Thanks
 
Here are some better deals on DDR2 800 PC2 6400 RAM I have found...

Pariot------------------------2x1GB $81
GeIL--------------------------2x1GB $72
OCZ Gold----------------------2x1GB $77
Pariot Exterme Performance-----2x1GB $82

What do you think, which one from these 4 do I pick.......
 
CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 675 (PC2 5400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-5400c4 - Retail $70

Transcend JETRAM 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model JM2GDDR2-8K - Retail $69

some more
 
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