I need some help choosing some memory for my build.

[Guest]

Ok, my MOBO is HERE paired with a AMD 3800+ (AM2).

I need 2GB of memory that will most likely work with that motherboard. I need it to be 800mhz, OC capability is not nessesary, would like heatspreaders. It needs to cheap.

Please help, this is what I see so far. I think it will work.
GSkill

 

[1Tanker]

Ok, my MOBO is HERE paired with a AMD 3800+ (AM2).

I need 2GB of memory that will most likely work with that motherboard. I need it to be 800mhz, OC capability is not nessesary, would like heatspreaders. It needs to cheap.

Please help, this is what I see so far. I think it will work.
GSkill

That'll work well. GL

 

[Guest]

Really? Is that board ok? Or should I get this?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813130057

Is G-Skill a good brand?

 

[TSIMonster]

G.Skill is one of the most reliable brands out there... performance is on par with corsair(if not better) for a better price

 

[1Tanker]

Really? Is that board ok? Or should I get this?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813130057

Is G-Skill a good brand?

Though i'm not a fan of ECS, both boards have very similar specs. In my situation, if i had to choose between the 2, i would probably go with the ECS....only because it has 2 PATA ports vs. MSI's 1....and i am using PATA drives. GL

 

[Guest]

So, if I go with the ECS, it also has a better combo and price, the G-Skill will work fine?

Also, how much do heatspreaders do? Are they worth the extra price?

I heard that G-Skill is made from Samsung somewhere, anyone confirm that?

 

[1Tanker]

So, if I go with the ECS, it also has a better combo and price, the G-Skill will work fine?

Also, how much do heatspreaders do? Are they worth the extra price?

I heard that G-Skill is made from Samsung somewhere, anyone confirm that?

The G-Skill should work fine with the ECS board. The G-Skill RAM has heatspreaders already installed. Heatspreaders help more when the voltage is increased. I haven't heard that G-Skill is made from Samsung. I'm sure that some of their RAM sticks have or do use Samsung memory modules.

 

[Guest]

Will DDR2 800 work with Athlon 64s? AMD says 677, but nothing about 800. Or does it depend on the MOBO? ECS says it supports the 3800+ I am getting.

 

[1Tanker]

Will DDR2 800 work with Athlon 64s? AMD says 677, but nothing about 800. Or does it depend on the MOBO? ECS says it supports the 3800+ I am getting.

Yes, it will work. In fact, most A64 review's on the net use DDR2-800 in the test setups.

 

[Guest]

Thanks very much! One more question, is it better to place my HDD in the lowest 3.5inch bay? I heard it reduces vibration, but it will be in my fans way. I am getting a Vantec Tornado for my intake fan.

 

[1Tanker]

Thanks very much! One more question, is it better to place my HDD in the lowest 3.5inch bay? I heard it reduces vibration, but it will be in my fans way. I am getting a Vantec Tornado for my intake fan.

Shouldn't matter much. It's good to have some air-space above your HDD...for cooling. If the HD hangs down a little in front of the Tornado, i doubt it will slow airflow much(Tornados flow massive air, so a little disruption shouldn't be a big deal). Also, any residual airflow from the Tornado will help cool your HD....bonus.

PS. Have you heard a Tornado before... They are awesome, but definitely not for those with sensitive ears. You will hear it 40 feet away, no problems.

 

[Guest]

No, I haven't. But I plan on getting the Vantec fan controller for it. As long as I am playing a game, then I don't mind. I dont care about sound.

I might even upgrade all four of my fans to Tornadoes.

Keep my baby nice and cool.