memory & mobo compatibiltiy

[ozooha]

Hi,
I am on the verge of getting this mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128352
and I saw that it uses DDR2 1066 memory.
Can I use DDR2 800 as well on it? (I won't be over clocking for now..but might later)
Here is the link which provides the link to the memory compatibility list-
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/MemorySupport/motherboard_memory_ga-ma790gp-ds4h.pdf
I wanted to run this by y'll before I purchase them.
OZooHA

 

[bdollar]

yes you can use ddr2 800. 1066 is the max so if you got higher ram (like 1200 it would have to be downgraded).

are those the only things you are getting or are you doing a new build?

 

[IH8U]

There should be no issues, that being said if you plan to use an older AM2 proc it will only run the RAM at DDR2 800 (even if you buy 1066). But with the Phenom, or Tri-core you would be better off just getting the 1066.

 

[ozooha]

bdollar Thanks a ton for the quick response.
This is my build-see below..if you have any suggestions let me know.
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CPU - AMD Phenom 9950 BLACK EDITION 2.6GHz Socket AM2+ 140W Quad-Core Processor Model HD995ZFAGHBOX - Retail $180
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103273

MOBO -GIGABYTE GA-MA790GP-DS4H AM2+/AM2 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail $140
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128352

HARDRIVE - Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM $85
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218

MEMORY - Patriot Extreme Performance 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model
PDC24G6400ELK - Retail $70 ($15 MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220227

+++++++++ will wait on this for now the on board graphics is very good++++++++++
GRAPHICS CARD - VisionTek 900241 Radeon HD 4850 512MB PCI-E Video Card - $185 ($20 MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129112
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DVD DRIVE - SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model SH-S223Q/BEBN - OEM $28
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151173

MOUSE/KEYBOARD Logitech EX 110 Black USB + PS/2 Standard Cordless Desktop Keyboard & Mouse Kit - Retail $28
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126174

Antec 300 ATX Case - $70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042

CASE FAN - MASSCOOL FD12025S1L3/4 120mm Case Fan - Retail $5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835150070

CPU COOLER FAN- ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - Retail $25
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185125

THERMAL COMPUND - Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM $6
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007

POWER SUPPY - CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Retail $110 ($20 MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

 

[ozooha]

This to the both of you:
I have a GS8500 nvidia card lying around do you think i could use this on the mobo for the SLI? or would I have to use a Radeon since its the on board graphics card to get the SLI/Crossfire?
OZooha

 

[IH8U]

Short answer no, as this is an AMD chipset and can only use X-Fire (crossfire) so no SLI. Yes you would have to use an ATI product for the multi card solution.

If you plan to OC later drop the Patriot RAM (weak link) and get G.Skill, OCZ, Corsair, or even Geil.

Also get a different cooler (as I don't think that one is rated for the 9950)(wasn't for my 9850)

 

[ozooha]

IH8U
Thanks again.
Also which cooler are u using.
At newegg I saw some reviewers using this cooler others were using the
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003
along with the bracket
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233019
Let me know your choice.
OZooHA

 

[bdollar]

that xigmatek is a great cooler and yes getting the bracket helps.
+1 to different ram. add mushkin to the list, it is good too.