Got a spare machine

cmndr_andi · 18 Apr 2010 at 18:11

pc2 3200

Ok cool - so your one does use DDR 2 - 400MHz (ie. PC2-3200) stuff at the minute. If you want an upgrade - your board does support DDR2 PC2-4200 (ie 533MHz) stuff, which will be a bit faster.

I would suggest upgrading to a DDR2 PC2-4200 2GB (2x1GB) kit if you want to give your memory a boost. A kit like this is generally pretty easy to find using Google, unfortunately OCUK doesn't sell this RAM any more (unless you want to risk going for a faster-rated 800MHz kit and hoping it defaults to 533MHz or slower when inserted).

stulid · 18 Apr 2010 at 18:19

PC3200 is DDR, not DDR2.

edit. sorry your gap between DDR and the number 2 confused me, you mean 200-400mhz?

cmndr_andi · 18 Apr 2010 at 18:23

stulid said:
PC3200 is DDR, not DDR2.

Aye.... but PC2 3200 is DDR2. As thats what he said (post#17) - then I wouldn't be mad to assume that he has DDR2 RAM.

Edit- Lol, fair enuf. Yea, 200MHz stuff (400Mhz effective).

stulid · 18 Apr 2010 at 18:25

there's no such speed rating for DDR2.

he has normal DDR.

cmndr_andi · 18 Apr 2010 at 18:29

stulid said:
there's no such speed rating for DDR2.

he has normal DDR.

There isn't? I think there might be.

stulid · 18 Apr 2010 at 18:35

the slowest DDR2 memory released was 5300.

I don't think he typed 3200 incorrectly, so I'm 99.9% sure its DDR.

cmndr_andi · 18 Apr 2010 at 18:39

I suppose the OP would be best to post a screenshot of the CPU-Z memory tab to put this to bed once and for all.

However if you look at the link I posted and the "Shopping" section in particular DDR2 RAM with the designation PC2-3200 do seem to be available. So it is concievable that the OP has RAM such as this.

the slowest DDR2 memory released was 5300.

This can't be right, I for one have bought and installed PC2-4200 (533MHz ) RAM myself, unless I was hallucinating or something.

I don't think he typed 3200 incorrectly

Me too

Ryan-3 · 18 Apr 2010 at 18:44

My 5770 came with a molex power adaptor, so the 5750 should

stulid · 18 Apr 2010 at 18:48

I take the DDR2 thing back, there was a 3200rated version.

cmndr_andi · 18 Apr 2010 at 18:49

Ryan-3 said:
My 5770 came with a molex power adaptor, so the 5750 should

Aye, exactly. Anyway, even if they the OP could pick up this when he buys the card for £3.17.

However, the problem as I see it is the PSU itself. It is only rated to 305W, and may not handle a new graphics card. Especially considering something like the 5750 consumes 86W at load - it may be cutting it fine.

stulid · 18 Apr 2010 at 18:52

I got a cheap solution for the psu.

Ryan-3 · 18 Apr 2010 at 18:56

True, to be sure,i'd go to about 450W. Not too pricey, but safer

thingemajib · 18 Apr 2010 at 19:00

stulid said:
I take the DDR2 thing back, there was a 3200rated version.

just like ddr3 has an 800mhz version, but it died out pretty much instantly

Ryan-3 · 18 Apr 2010 at 19:07

I'm not surprised 800mhz died out really, especially when G-Skill can get 2500mhz

Proof of that

ad3eek · 18 Apr 2010 at 19:08

ok ive got some ddr ram and it doesnt fit, pins are a lil out and crap and cpuz says its ddr2, i have a 500w psu from my old pc should that be ok size wise?

cmndr_andi · 18 Apr 2010 at 19:18

i have a 500w psu from my old pc should that be ok size wise?

Looking at this it appears that the PSU might actually be a standard ATX. Would you be able to confirm this? (ie is the profile (height/width) of the dell PSU the same as your 500W one?).

ad3eek · 18 Apr 2010 at 20:08

psu is the same size so ile try and swap them out in the morning, this would give me enougth power for the new gfx card and enougth molex's

cmndr_andi · 18 Apr 2010 at 20:38

Sounds good. Out of interest, what is the brand and model name/number of you 500W PSU?

ad3eek · 19 Apr 2010 at 07:42

its just one from a case i got from my old pc, i also have a 450w one made by winpower (dno were i picked that up from) but it looks new.

cmndr_andi · 19 Apr 2010 at 08:01

I'm not sure if I can in clear conscience recommend you install one of those PSUs in you machine (assuming the 500W one is a no-brand also). The received wisdom is that the PSU is the most important piece of kit in your machine - if it dies - nothing works and it may kill other components on its way down (and in extreme cases smoke and even catch fire). It is always worth investing in a good PSU, even for a cheap system like you are building - a good PSU will power the system well and can be carried over into future machines.

I would suggest giving this one a look. Its cheap, but it is also good quality - here is a review. With that system and PSU, you should be fine running anything up to a 4850 or 5770 on it.