Have I made a mistake?

[Andybtsn]

Obviously I have

I have the ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluve Mobo, and I bought 2 x Samsung Original 1GB DDR2 PC5300 667MHz (MY-016-SA)

They don't fit correctly, I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to Ram, is it because it's DDR2 Ram?

Want RAM will I need to look for as it seems now I will have to go to PCWorld to buy some more

 

[kona ryan]

the problem is your tring to put DDR2 ram into a DDR1 motherboard, aint gonna happen bud.

 

[Andybtsn]

Yeah, that's what I guessed...

God dammit

 

[Andybtsn]

Do any of the big retailer shops etc sell decent brands?? I need memory quick!

 

[BillytheImpaler]

Hang onto it and use it in a build when AM2 comes out?

Build a P4 just to use the DDR2?

That's what I'd do anyway. I'm crazy like that.

 

[Andybtsn]

I'll just send it back to OC, but i need to buy some decent RAM tomorrow...

 

[charltonfan1]

You will be able to buy 2 x1 GB PC3200 DDR1 from retail PC shops. Including the ones with the purple shirts as well as independants

 

[Explicit]

I'll just send it back to OC, but i need to buy some decent RAM tomorrow...

I personally suggest one of the following:

GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC3200 Value Dual Channel Kit CAS3 (GE2GB3200BDC) (MY-046-GL) £129.19

G.Skill 2GB DDR ZX PC3200 (2x1GB) CAS2 Dual Channel Kit (F1-3200PHU2-2GBZX) (MY-007-GS) £158.57

OCZ 2GB (2 x 1GB) PC3200 Dual Channel Platinum Series EL-DDR CAS2 (OCZ4002048ELDCPE-K) (MY-057-OC) £170.32

 

[Andybtsn]

I know I will be able to buy RAM of some sort from the retailers, but decent brands, like Explicit mentioned above? (Thanks btw)

 

[Explicit]

I know I will be able to buy RAM of some sort from the retailers, but decent brands, like Explicit mentioned above? (Thanks btw)

Most large retailers have a "decent" selection of RAM, but be prepared to pay a silly price. Your best bet is to get a refund from the store you bought it from, then order from our very own, Overclockers

It will still probably end up being cheaper buying from here rather than a retailer.

PC****d will absolutely rape you until you're crippled, avoid!

 

[charltonfan1]

I know I will be able to buy RAM of some sort from the retailers, but decent brands, like Explicit mentioned above? (Thanks btw)

If you live in stoke why dont you go to overclockers tomorrow and buy some good ram?

 

[Andybtsn]

I really need to change my location, lol

I moved back to North Yorks last week...Damn!

Looks like I'll just order from OC again, and return the other RAM, You're probably right about the retailers going to rip me off!