Memory upgrade for 680i SLI mobo help

[sniper2606]

I know that my evga 680i sli mobo is old now back from 07, but is a damn good mobo, anyways im a lil confuse on what type of memory i can get all these numbers etc etc, basically i want something around 8gb or more, what are good recommendations ? thanks

 

[hellwig]

What's the model number, can't really specify details without the model of your motherboard. However, I'm guessing you can go with DDR2-1066 memory.

What memory do you have in there now? If you need brand-new memory, you can probably get a 2x4GB kit (i.e 2 sticks of 4GB memory). But again, can't specify without your mobo model.

 

[swifty_morgan]

If you're running 4gig of DDR2 800 memory there's really no sense to spend money to "upgrade" your ram.

 

[jsc]

I was running Crucial Ballistix in my old eVGA 680i motherboard.

I agree with swifty. If you already have 4 GB of RAM, save your money. If you presently have 2 GB, best bet is to add 2 more GB of the same brand. If you are going for 2 X 2 GB, I do not see the need for anything more than DDR2-800 RAM. Upper FSB limit of a 680i motherboard is around 440 - 450 MHz.

Mine booted and ran with stability at 442 MHz, but not at 443 MHz at what I regarded as a reasonable MCP voltage.