RAM question

[nan0]

Hey,

Can this...

CORSAIR TWINX1024-3200LL PC3200 2X512MB DDR 2-3-2

run on the A7N8X and K8V-deluxe mobos?

and is the TWIN ram a lot better then 2 normal sticks of 512 Corsair PC3200?

I'm looking for some awesome ram that I can use on my current system (A7N8X) and can later transfer to my newer athlon 64 comp.

thanks a lot

EDIT: oh I almost forgot... how come some RAM with black heat spreaders are more expensive then silver? is it actually just because of color?

[theyneverknew]

It should work just fine on those mobo's. The TWINX is really just 2 sticks of XMS that have been tested in a dual channel configuration and are guaranteed to work together, the actual RAM is the same as 2 512MB sticks of XMS3200 I believe :cheers:

[nan0]

fast reply ;) thanks for ur help.

Well since the ram thing is cleared up can someone maybe take a look at this system?

http://www.ncix.com/forums/index.php?mode=showthread&forum=191&threadid=403266&pagenumber=2&product_id=0&forumid=191&pcbuilderid=1359929&overclockid=0

I'm ordering all the parts and a local shop is going to put it together for me.

Few questions...

What would be a good power supply?

Also, should I go air cooling or water cooling?

(I want something VERY quiet)

Is water cooling worth the extra $ and trouble? BTW if I go water cooling I might switch to the 9600XT card or just wait for the newer cards to come out to get the 9800XT, I think my GeForce 4 ti4600 can handle most games I play for temporary.

If I'm missing anything on the wishlist in order to build a complete set-up pelase let me know.

Thanks a lot guys, I appreciate all the help.

[amd_man2005]

If you aren't overclocking water-cooling is pointless, as there is silent air coolers that will sufficiently cool your CPU.

[nan0]

hmn, do you know a good power supply + what type of fans to get and how many by any chance?

[amd_man2005]

An Antec 430W should be sufficient.
Standard 80mm case fans are fine, I'd have 2 in the front for intake, one on the side intake. 2 rear for exhaust. Thats 5 total.
:cheers:

EDIT: Also, for quiet air coolers look at Zalman's quality silent air-coolers.

[nan0]

hehehe thx bro, ill add that to my wishlist

[Soulburner]

A watercooling setup done right will cool better and be quieter than any aircooling methods.

[amd_man2005]

A watercooling setup done right will cool better and be quieter than any aircooling methods.

Yeah but as I said, water is pointless when not OC'ing, as there is silent air-cooling solutions avaliable for a fraction of the cost of water

[nan0]

Another question,

I purchased a computer from a local PC shop and had it custom built. it came with XP Pro, but it is the OEM version. I want to get a new PC, a completely new set-up. Can I just pop in the windows OEM cd into the new comp and re-activate it as long as im only using it on 1 machine? What if I kept the HD from the original comp and stuck it in my new comp, I can just say I upgraded just about everything including the case ;) cant I?

I really dont wna spend another 200$ (CAD) I see no point.

[Beefy]

Yeah but as I said, water is pointless when not OC'ing, as there is silent air-cooling solutions avaliable for a fraction of the cost of water

You obviously haven't experienced an Australian summer then... :rolleyes2

[Soulburner]

I have yet to see any "silent" air cooling solution, let alone one that can keep up in the summer heat.

[nan0]

u don't have AC?

[Beefy]

Aircon isn't that common where I live, hence my temps can easily reach 60+ during the summer...

[nan0]

thats brutal