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Hi. I haven't visited these forums for a while but with your help I am trying to get back into the hardware loop!
I just acquired a PC from my cousin for gaming purposes. I want to add another 2gb(2x1gb) of ram to my system for a total of 3gb.
Asus A8N-SLI
AMD 64 X2 4200+
BFG Tech 7950 GT OC
1GB (2x512) Corsair XMS3200 400mhz
550w power supply (off brand.. UltraX? I think. It is my next upgrade for obvious reasons)
I have a two questions:
1) To my understanding my current ram should be running @ CAS 2 but I am not sure. When I load up BIOS and check the dram timings it says its running @ CAS 3. I included screenshots of both the ram timings in my bios ( http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/1498/img00086201002021518.jpg ) and a stick of the ram itself ( http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/2553/img00089201002021522.jpg ). I am clueless when it comes to ram timing. I figured I should inquire your professional help before I make a purchase.
2) Shopping around for ram I think ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231047 ) is my best option. Is it slower than the ram I currently have? If so what should I buy?
Thanks for any help!
I just acquired a PC from my cousin for gaming purposes. I want to add another 2gb(2x1gb) of ram to my system for a total of 3gb.
Asus A8N-SLI
AMD 64 X2 4200+
BFG Tech 7950 GT OC
1GB (2x512) Corsair XMS3200 400mhz
550w power supply (off brand.. UltraX? I think. It is my next upgrade for obvious reasons)
I have a two questions:
1) To my understanding my current ram should be running @ CAS 2 but I am not sure. When I load up BIOS and check the dram timings it says its running @ CAS 3. I included screenshots of both the ram timings in my bios ( http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/1498/img00086201002021518.jpg ) and a stick of the ram itself ( http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/2553/img00089201002021522.jpg ). I am clueless when it comes to ram timing. I figured I should inquire your professional help before I make a purchase.
2) Shopping around for ram I think ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231047 ) is my best option. Is it slower than the ram I currently have? If so what should I buy?
Thanks for any help!