memory

Sebby · Dec 28, 2008, 23:50:43

That refers to the speed of the memory, 800MHz being the fastest RAM that your motherboard supports. On sites like crucial, the module name is often different. Have a look here, or the Crucial site should explain it as well.

Baz · Dec 29, 2008, 08:38:12

thanks Sebby. so going off that table, my mobo manual states it can take up to DDR2 800 which crucial calls PC2 6400, but crucial also says that it will take DDR2 PC2-8500 which is the top one in the table but my mobo manual doesnt say that type

Rik · Dec 29, 2008, 08:44:01

I'd always lean towards the fastest, Baz, but it certainly doesn't help when people using two different naming systems. Crucial guarantee that memory will work if you use their checker, so you aren't taking any risks.

Baz · Dec 29, 2008, 08:47:46

cheers Rik. You could also say that about the mobo manual though, surely they know to what speed you can use

Rik · Dec 29, 2008, 08:50:24

Yes, but the translation from Chinese often leaves a lot to the imagination.

Sebby · Dec 29, 2008, 13:12:36

I'd go with the fastest that Crucial says it can accept. As Rik mentions, they guarantee it to work.

Baz · Jan 06, 2009, 19:08:02

update......got some from crucial and all seems ok so far

Simon · Jan 06, 2009, 21:43:41

Good to hear, Baz.

Sebby · Jan 06, 2009, 22:24:51

Crucial never fail to deliver.

Gary · Jan 07, 2009, 07:44:49

Sometimes with different mobo's they have a list of ram tested for the board as some even when said to work may not, and you end up having to to adjust timings and voltages etc yourself, if you can find your mobo's manual of a pdf online it will show you what's been tested and that is always a good path to pursue, especially with some of the more modern boards which can be very temperamental ram wise, glad you got your ram ok though Baz

Rik · Jan 07, 2009, 09:01:48

What do you mean 'so far', Baz? Pessimist.

Baz · Jan 07, 2009, 14:01:05

Quote from: Rik on Jan 07, 2009, 09:01:48
What do you mean 'so far', Baz? Pessimist.

dont mean anything Rik

good delivery from crucial though. each stick was a tad tight to fit but, it went in. I never like putting too much pressure on the mobo when fitting memory, have visions of cracking it

Rik · Jan 07, 2009, 15:22:14

It can happen, but rarely does, Baz. A tight fit is generally a good thing - at least until you come to try and remove it.

davej99 · Jan 09, 2009, 16:38:58

Ordered some SO-DIMM for an old Laptop from CRUCIAL at 15.35hrs on 7-1-09 and it was installed and running on the machine by 13.05hrs today, 9-01-09, using standard free Royal Mail letterbox delivery. Can't fault that!

Rik · Jan 09, 2009, 16:44:38

You can't, Dave. OTOH, I could have a damned good try.

RA-1972 · Jan 13, 2009, 22:40:33

Just got some ocz memory from ebuyer 2 x 2 gig sticks ddr 2 800 for £40.00 , and they seem very good .

J!ll · Jan 15, 2009, 16:58:40

Quote from: davej99 on Jan 09, 2009, 16:38:58
Ordered some SO-DIMM for an old Laptop from CRUCIAL at 15.35hrs on 7-1-09 and it was installed and running on the machine by 13.05hrs today, 9-01-09, using standard free Royal Mail letterbox delivery. Can't fault that!

I ordered some too. No more blue screens

yet