I am currently in the final research for a new rig
Q9550 E0
GA-EP45-UD3P
Vista 64
Cooler master RP-550 PS
Cooler master Hyper Z600
Video yet TBD but will be GT9800 line most likely.
Mushkin Ram 8 Gig (here in lies the question)
I posted into the Mushkin forums and got some answers that I was hoping for some clarifications on, as well as a MOBO question I can't seem to get answered. The easy one first.
What is the spacing on the DDRII slots on the MOBO? Are they at least a minimum of 2mm for ram width?
Below is the quote from Mushkin that I found interesting and would like you guys input on this concidering a 8 Gig setup.
"996599 or 996619 are your best bets on DDR2. I've seen some kits up in the mid 1100's.
PRoblem with 8GB of 1066 is a lot of boards second channel isn't designed for high performance stuff, and sometimes the memory controller just craps itsself when it tries to run 8GB at 1066. Some folks have luck with 1040 @ 8GB, but again I can't vouch for it personally"
I posted these basic questions to the tech dept at Giga and got no reply, and I found this forum has its own Guru from Giga so thought this might be the place.
Let me know what you think. The system will be run with a mid range OC (normally I run them up about 50% of what people are getting as the max, hoping for longevity).
I am open for suggestions on the MOBO, I am a newbie to GIGA, I have always OCed Abit stuff but think GIGA is the way to go now.
Thanks
Trav
Q9550 E0
GA-EP45-UD3P
Vista 64
Cooler master RP-550 PS
Cooler master Hyper Z600
Video yet TBD but will be GT9800 line most likely.
Mushkin Ram 8 Gig (here in lies the question)
I posted into the Mushkin forums and got some answers that I was hoping for some clarifications on, as well as a MOBO question I can't seem to get answered. The easy one first.
What is the spacing on the DDRII slots on the MOBO? Are they at least a minimum of 2mm for ram width?
Below is the quote from Mushkin that I found interesting and would like you guys input on this concidering a 8 Gig setup.
"996599 or 996619 are your best bets on DDR2. I've seen some kits up in the mid 1100's.
PRoblem with 8GB of 1066 is a lot of boards second channel isn't designed for high performance stuff, and sometimes the memory controller just craps itsself when it tries to run 8GB at 1066. Some folks have luck with 1040 @ 8GB, but again I can't vouch for it personally"
I posted these basic questions to the tech dept at Giga and got no reply, and I found this forum has its own Guru from Giga so thought this might be the place.
Let me know what you think. The system will be run with a mid range OC (normally I run them up about 50% of what people are getting as the max, hoping for longevity).
I am open for suggestions on the MOBO, I am a newbie to GIGA, I have always OCed Abit stuff but think GIGA is the way to go now.
Thanks
Trav
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