memory recommendations plz

[zerocool10]

i am currenty running the spec below with the memory being 4 x 1gb so i am going to change it to 2x2gb what memory whould you recommend from these

Kingston 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 1066MHz/PC2-8500 HyperX Memory CL5 Unbuffered Non-ECC - Ebuyer (http://www.ebuyer.com/product/148859)

OCZ 4GB Kit (2x2GB) DDR2 1066MHz/PC2-8500 Reaper Memory HPC Edition Dual Channel - Ebuyer (http://www.ebuyer.com/product/141930)

OCZ 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 1066MHz/PC2-8500 Gold Memory - Ebuyer (http://www.ebuyer.com/product/149202)

thaks for any opinions and help in advance

[Van Nugent]

The Kingston sticks are better but make sure your mobo supports at least 2.2V RAM.

[zerocool10]

how do i check that

[Van Nugent]

Enter the BIOS then check how high the DRAM Voltage can go. For ex: 2.0V, 2.1V, 2.2V, .... or +0.1V, +0.2V, +0.3V. The standard DDR2 voltage is 1.8V so +0.2V means the setting is for 1.8V + 0.2V = 2.0V.

[zerocool10]

yeah van i checked for this setting but can't see it at all i also checked on the crucial web site to set wat ram is compatibale and it said up to pc8500 at 1066mhz but i take it crucial and kingston may have diff voltages also from the kingston website this is wat i am getting when i select my mobo Kingston Technology Company - Memory Search - Modelsinfo (http://www.ec.kingston.com/ecom/hyperx_us/modelsinfo.asp?SysID=31417)
looks like i can't my mobo is the asus m2n32 pro sli ws

[geobon]

Personally speaking, i would go for the 800mhz and save some money http://www.ebuyer.com/product/130429

i'm a tight git though lol

[Van Nugent]

Page 4-21 of the manual (http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/socketAM2/M2N32%20WS%20Pro/e2560_m2n32-ws-pro.pdf) states that it supports up to 2.5V DDR2 Voltage so it will run the Kingston in your 1st post OK.

[zerocool10]

super van but i now have another ? now will the voltage in my bio's change automaticlly or will i need to do that manully also the mhz just because i can't see an option

[Dirty Dog]

I think this is correct.....

If you go into the BIOS and select:

Advanced Settings then JumperFree Configuration you should see DDR2 Voltage Control, this should allow you to adjust between (I believe) 1.8v to 2.5v in 0.025 steps.

Also check you have the latest BIOS version, which I think is now ver.1501.....

Hope this helps.....

[zerocool10]

thank you for all you help guys much appreciated

[Van Nugent]

I think this is correct.....

If you go into the BIOS and select:

Advanced Settings then JumperFree Configuration you should see DDR2 Voltage Control, this should allow you to adjust between (I believe) 1.8v to 2.5v in 0.025 steps.

Also check you have the latest BIOS version, which I think is now ver.1501.....

Hope this helps.....Yep, and check the BIOS section in the manual for other settings.

[zerocool10]

thanks for your help guys

[Van Nugent]

You're welcome! Many times we will need to set the RAM voltage and timings manually to its specs. The default settings are the standard values and each memory module has its own specs.