New RAM
- Thread starter ChrisD.
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No..but I still don't see the point in changing from 4gb to....4gb
What is the full tiltle of your MB as i've seen later model revisons with 2 slots for DDR3 memory? (4 x DDR2 slots and 2 x DDR3)
If it did have the DDR3 slots it would still only run in dual channel and you would be restricted to only 4gig.
Flick through the manual it should confirm this.
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I would have said go for some OCZ Platinums or Corsair Dominator DDR2-1066 but I just tested some of that Kingston HyperX DDR-1066 and it is actually good memory, the two sets I have are happy to run at full speed using 1.8vDimm which is pretty good.
As gurusan said the OCZ Blades DDR2-1150 are very appealing and great for a serious overclocker but quite costly although £60.00 is actually a great price for a 4GB(2x2GB) dual-channel DDR2 kit that runs out the box at 575MHz and by all accounts overclock to 600MHz without too much fuss!
You need to have a careful think about your rig and are you gonna run with it for the next 6-12 months, if so then it makes perfect sense swapping-out your 4x1GB's for 2x2GB's and then selling your older kits to offset the cost.
I think we can expect to see DDR2 prices rising now as DDR3 drops and becomes more affordable which means that a 4GB DDR2 kit purchased sharpish could prove to be a good investment and you may be able to see it down the line for more than you paid for it, maybe even make a profit (rubs ears!)
