ok computer techies, whadda ya think

[Skorixor]

I currently have 1 gb (2x512) of dual channel ram, corsair select...timings 3-3-3-8 if I remember correctly

but with some xmas cash was thinking about buying this as an upgrade, since I need more ram

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... etailSpecs

patriot 2gb (2x1gb) dual channel ram, timings 2-3-2-5...

[Illbleed]

Do you have DDR2 running in dual channel or standard DDR in dual channel?

[Skorixor]

Do you have DDR2 running in dual channel or standard DDR in dual channel?

standard ddr in dual channel

here's the specs on my board
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/ ... hp?UID=650

[Illbleed]

The memory looks okay to me**(See more notes below)

One note about timing, if I may. Memory timing is only as good as the setting on the system timer(memory controller).I f the board will only support access for the 60ns module and replaced it with a 70ns chip there would be no difference really as I would still be limited by the motherboard's system timing (ie the chipset--which controls the memory controller). Most newer motherboards will automatically select the fastest timing in the BIOS in auto detect mode.

Keep in mind that faster timing is not always a good thing as the faster read/write access can cause system instability. This is also the reason why most servers use ECC RAM due to the speed of memory access in the newer modules.

** Not all RAM is compatible with all boards so unless the memory is off of a configurator it's hit or miss really in my opinion. Make sure the reseller has a good return policy just in case***

ILL

[Skorixor]

thx for the input

what I do like is that Patriot has this "guarantee"

Engineered with the best quality components, the Patriot Dual Channel (DC) line is the ultimate solution for the extreme gamers and performance enthusiasts.

It is compatible with Intel 865, 875, nVIDIA nForce2, nForce3, nForce4 and VIA K8T800 chipsets. They are 100% tested, guaranteed to work at 400MHz at 2-3-2-5 timing.

mine's a nforce3, plus I rarely have had problems with newegg, soI guess we'll see what happens