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Kingston HyperX question for Asus A7N8x - Please help

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alexb75

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I am kinda interested in the Kingston HyperX since it seems to be the most economical of the good brands. However, I have a question with their ratings, they have the following speeds:

PC2700-333MHz: 2-2-2-5-1 PCB height: 1.200"
PC3000-370MHz: 2-2-2-6-1 PCB height: 1.200"
PC3200-400MHz: 2-2-2-6-1 PCB height: 1.250"
PC3500-434MHz: 2-3-3-7-1 PCB height: 1.200"

Now, aren't they all the same with just different timing? It sure looks like at least 2700 and 3000 are the same. Shouldn't I just buy the 2700 and OC it myself to PC32000 values?! I don't wanna run over 200FSB and I am thinking of doing around 185-190FSB at most. So, do I really need the 3200 or 3000?

What about just getting a pair of Samsung 2700s? Is anyone running them at 185 or more in dual mode?
 
you should be aware than some HyperX memory have issues running in Dual Channel Mode. I say some not all. I had two PC3000 modules and they didnt play nice in DC, only got to 166, in single channel it got to 191 mhz on my ASUS A7n8x deluxe 2.0

Looking into Baffalo PC3700 256mb with the winbond chips from newegg
 
gtsimmo said:
you should be aware than some HyperX memory have issues running in Dual Channel Mode. I say some not all. I had two PC3000 modules and they didnt play nice in DC, only got to 166, in single channel it got to 191 mhz on my ASUS A7n8x deluxe 2.0

Looking into Baffalo PC3700 256mb with the winbond chips from newegg

Well, there's a dual package of those which are supposed to be matched perfectly for dual systems! I am gonna get one of those.
 
gtsimmo is giving you some good information...The Kingston Hyper-X has compatability issues with some nForce 2 motherboards...I would opt for something else...;)
 
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