Another 3gb question. on Asus A8V deluxe

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Hey guys another 3gb question , and another noob here...

I have a system that was built from components purchased from you OC and need to upgrade the memory in it. Im currently running at 1GB but need to go to at least 2 GB , but preferably 3GB if this config is possible. Ive read the Asus manual and am unsure whether i can have 2GB in one set of Dimm sockets and the existing 1GB on the other two.

My sytem report as it is now is as follows -

Mainboard
Manufacturer : ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
MP Support : 1 Processor(s)
MPS Version : 1.40
Model : A8V Deluxe
Version : Rev 1.xx
Serial Number : MB-1234567890
System BIOS : 63-0306-000001-00101111-051204-Hammer

System Memory Controller
Location : Mainboard
Error Correction Capability : None
Number of Memory Slots : 2
Maximum Installable Memory : 8GB
BANK0 - DIMM0 : Manufacturer0 PartNum0 SerNum0 AssetTagNum0 DIMM Synchronous DDR-SDRAM 512MB/72 @ 400Mt/s
BANK1 - DIMM1 : Manufacturer1 PartNum1 SerNum1 AssetTagNum1 DIMM Synchronous DDR-SDRAM 512MB/72 @ 400Mt/s

Memory Module 1
Manufacturer : Corsair
Model : CMX512-3200XLPRO
Type : 512MB DDR-SDRAM
Technology : 16x(32Mx8)
Speed : PC3200U 2.0-2-2-5
Date of Manufacture : 25 December 1999
Set Timing @ 200MHz : 2.0-2-2-5

Memory Module 2
Manufacturer : Corsair
Model : CMX512-3200XLPRO
Type : 512MB DDR-SDRAM
Technology : 16x(32Mx8)
Speed : PC3200U 2.0-2-2-5
Date of Manufacture : 25 December 1999
Set Timing @ 200MHz : 2.0-2-2-5


What i am after is advice on what memory I can buy from OC to upgrade that will match what I currently have.

So i need another 2x512Mb's at minimum to take me to 2gb.
or if poss
2x1024mb's to take me to 3gb ( again im not sure if this is possible )

The system is being used for photographic work , so cutting edge gaming speed is not applicable any more to me , I just need more memory that is compatible with my MB and my current memory.

So what memory should i bee looking at ? and how much of it ??

Thanks

Andy
 
Assuming I can add another 2gb to my current 1gb (?)

Would this work with the crucial I already have ?

OcUK Value 2GB (2x1GB) PC3200 184pin DDR Memory Dual Channel Kit (MY-006-OK)
 
Well I wanted to go 3 gb for economy really, but im doing a lot of photoshop work , and with multiple layers a single files can creep up to over a 1gb quite easily on a heavy portrait retouch for example....

And if i need another file open at the same time , 2Gb really wont cut it.
 
Good idea...thanks for the suggestion.

Will i really see much difference between these two -

Corsair 2GB DDR XMS3200PT TwinX (2x1GB) CAS3 (MY-039-CS) Price: £114.99 (£135.11 Including VAT at 17.5%)

and

Corsair 2GB DDR XMS3200C2PT TwinX (2x1GB) CAS2 (MY-079-CS) Price: £134.99 (£158.61 Including VAT at 17.5%)

Wasnt sure your price was refering to with vat or without vat...so both sort of match your suggestion !



No im not using 64bit atm , is that good or bad ;-) ?
 
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