Memory help DDR

MRBARKER · 8 Jan 2007 at 19:32

I want to upgrade my old system with some faster memory , i am using 2 GB PC3200 DDR 400 , can i use any better of faster , my motherboard is Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe socket 939

Cob · 8 Jan 2007 at 19:50

It's probably not worth the money tbh (looking at near £200). 939 systems don't need fast RAM.

What are the timings on your current set?

MRBARKER · 8 Jan 2007 at 19:52

Cob said:
It's probably not worth the money tbh (looking at near £200). 939 systems don't need fast RAM.

What are the timings on your current set?

Not sure what timings are , how do i find this out , on CPUZ ?

Cob · 8 Jan 2007 at 19:54

Yip, in the Memory tab.

MRBARKER · 8 Jan 2007 at 19:59

Done

Cob · 8 Jan 2007 at 20:05

Is that 2 x 1gb sticks? If so, then drop the Command Rate to 1T. AMD systems take a fair hit running on 2T.

You could fork out near £200 for some that runs at 2-3-2-5, but that would be a waste of money IMO. Unless you could nearly cover it by selling your current sticks.

MRBARKER · 8 Jan 2007 at 20:17

Yes 2 x 1gb sticks , i guess i do that in bios ?

Cob · 8 Jan 2007 at 20:19

Yip in the BIOS. Command Rate is usually listed near the bottom of the RAM timings. 1 and 2 (or possibly auto) should be its only options.

MRBARKER · 8 Jan 2007 at 20:39

Done set to 1

Cob · 8 Jan 2007 at 20:41

Well that single change should make your current RAM run a bit faster. Tho, just like buying a new 2-3-2-5 set, you probably won't notice the difference.

MRBARKER · 8 Jan 2007 at 20:43

Cheers for that , its just my old 939 system , but a good one , order my new rig tomorrow