Time to upgrade

[Spdy_Gonzales]

I currently have a Asus CUSL2-C with P3 1.0Mg, and WinME. Starting to have problem lately - often at startup tells me I have wrong processor speed, frequent blue screens, and other anoyances. Had this system a couple of years, so rather than fiddle with it, it's time to upgrade to a P4 and WinXP. I would appreciate some guidance on selecting a new system board. Thanks

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[Crashman]

Easy, buy the Abit IS7.

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[Spdy_Gonzales]

Thanks for your suggestion Crashman. One review on the Abit IS7 indicated a potential problem with Low Latency TwinX memory modules. What manufacturer/version of memory should I go with to avoid potential problems?

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[Crashman]

Corsair fixed the problem by changing the SPD values from 2-2-2-5 to 2-2-2-6.

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[HN001]

Hello Crashman,

I am not going to OC so what DDR400 memory should I use?
Thanks

 

[Crashman]

Easy to recommend going with crucial.com, as their memory uses more conservative timings to insure stability. Corsair recommends PC3500, which in reality is top quality PC3200 at slightly increased latency (to insure stability).

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[HN001]

Looks like crucial costs more than Corsair. Wondered why? Should I get 2x512GB or 2x256MB?
Thanks a lot

 

[Crashman]

Hehe, I like having a GB of RAM.

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[JP5]

I have OCZ PC3200 in my IS7, works fine (but only overclocks to 220-225 or so). You can get sweet deals on any brand 3200 now that everybody wants 4000+.

 

[Spdy_Gonzales]

In some reviews of the IS7 it is indicated that it is only RAID 0 capable while at others it says it is RAID 0/1 capable (even at the Abit web site they are inconsistent). Does anyone know the story on this? With hard dives having come down considerably in price, it would be nice to have the mirror capability.

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