i am going to be buying a mobo with 8gb max capacity and would like to buy a gb memory stick ddr2 for now. what kind of ddr2 should i buy. i think speedwise i should go high as possible but is there any other considerations. also what are good brand names. other then kingston, and corsair
what about the generic ones that say they are as good as brand names?
2006-12-27 05:27:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
oh yeah the new pc wil be for multi tasking , soem audio/graphic editing plsu MAY BE some games
2006-12-27 05:28:33 · update #1
if those who dont know what they talking about dont bother answering.if u wana collect points go ahead.
P.S. i know i wll be buying 2 gb so i cover the full capacity for each slot.
2006-12-27 05:40:27 · update #2
goku - off course i will check what memory i need.
you can tell from my question that i am talking about a specific memory and not just abotu ANY memory
2006-12-27 05:41:56 · update #3
oh yea it does (ECC)? whats usuall the price/performace increase with ecc vs non ecc?
2006-12-27 05:43:07 · update #4
an added thought. ecc is more expensive and a bit slower usually used on servers
2006-12-27 05:58:52 · answer #1 · answered by mikeeeeeeey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The brand isn't really very important but Kingston and Corsair are both respected. Since building my first computer in 1985, I have never had a RAM module go bad just because it was X brand. That usually comes from a lack of basic maintenance.
The kind of RAM that you put in is dictated by the RAM slots on the mobo. Just b/c you put a 533 RAM in doesn't mean that it will run at 533 if you have a 400 slot. Also, don't get suckered into Intel's 'faster = better' advertising scheme. If your data is clean, then your system will run smoother than someone else who has bigger numbers but a bad data stream. In reality, clean data = better.
If you have the money and your mobo will support it, go with registered ECC. It does make a significant difference in the quality of your data stream.
2006-12-27 13:41:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for a 2GB memory stick if u r going for some games and editing that way your computer will not slow down and in the future u can get more memory if needed.
2006-12-27 13:34:33 · answer #3 · answered by Caboose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a big fan of Kinston memory. They provide a good product and have a life time guarantee, the last I heard.
2006-12-27 13:39:59 · answer #4 · answered by lcoughey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm not sure, but be sure not to buy it off eBay.
2006-12-27 13:33:23 · answer #5 · answered by dayoldporridge 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋