What Memory for ASUS A7V8X

[Rynthar]

First off, is this a good mobo? *shrugs*

On Kingston, it says I can use up to 3GB of 2100, 1GB of 2700, and only 512MB of 3200. Which type is the best if I only plan to use to use either 512MB or 1GB at the start.

Also, as a first time builder I dont know much about memory. Sooo, is PC 3200 DDR 400? I think I heard DDR 400 isnt good or vice versa. *shrugs*. Help please.

 

[Bahumut]

The board supports PC3200. But if you put a second chip in, it downs the clock to 333 (PC2700 speed). Testing shows that PC3200 CAS 2.5 is slower than PC2700 CAS 2.
I'd recommend PC2700 (CAS 2) until they come out with some good PC3200 CAS 2.



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