[woofwoof.GB]

hello, im trying to make the best of this chip P4 2.66, 533, SL6EH. I have it on an asus p4s8x(nightmare) mb,which "HAS TO GO". Ive been lookin in these forum pages for a few days and come up with these options based on what ive read,i just need to check im not missing anything this time!! what would u buy? 1.asus P4P800 =95.00 +CORSAIR TWINX XMS 3200 =131.00 = TOTAL=226. or 2.asusP4PE =61.00 +CORSAIR XMS 3500 - 512 =122 = TOTAL=183 I know u get upgrade to 800mgz with option 1 but wont motherboards have moved on again in say 6month,s time , when i will build a new rig? just wont to get the" pro out the proc" now cheap as i can!! difference in terms of money is 43 , but also to consider with option 1 , is will 533fsb proc be wasted with the twinx !! their close in money terms but what,s best for this chip? please advise unsparingly,thanks. TOP-LOADER!!!!!!!!!!! could have put this in the memory,motherboard or cpu section hope here,s the right place!!!

[woofwoof.GB]

just 1 or 2 if u can,t be bothered,lol!!

[larva]

If you've got to buy memory anyway might as well get an 865 board. I'd get the Buffalo PC3200 as it uses the BH5 chips the Corsair 3500 uses and is cheap. Unfortunately newegg is out of stock on the 256MB version of this module, if you can wait till they get more 95+43+43=181 is my idea of value.

[mattspalace]

I also read on Corsair's message board that Winbond has stopped making the BH-5 modules, and will begin making the 4ns variety in the near future. -Helloooo PC4000!!!
That was from one of the Corsair technicians, but he/she didn't say when they would start production.

I cruised over to Winbond's website and found nothing about the new 4ns stuff, so apparently it hasn't been formally announced yet.

[micamica1217]

Originally posted by larva
If you've got to buy memory anyway might as well get an 865 board. I'd get the Buffalo PC3200 as it uses the BH5 chips the Corsair 3500 uses and is cheap. Unfortunately newegg is out of stock on the 256MB version of this module, if you can wait till they get more 95+43+43=181 is my idea of value.

I must agree with larva...

if you need a new mobo, just get the springdale.
you can always plop a early prescott cpu in it when it comes out.
no need to buy an other mobo at that time, and the buffalo memory should be great.

may I also sugjest the IS7 from abit. it may be cheaper. lots of people have had good luck with them.

mica

[woofwoof.GB]

hello, thanks guys" there be light" now i know which way to go!! ive not seen the buffalo memory on sale in the uk , but when i was checking prices i was,nt looking 4 it, so now i GO LOOK AGAIN!! What ever i buy it will be today, (p4s8x-why did asus bother?)so i will report back here when ive emptied my bank account let u know what i got, with your- solid advice of course !!!!!!!!!!! cheers

[woofwoof.GB]

HELLO ,well...!! its well and truly empty now nooo-way could i find any buffalo checked maybe forty-fifty sites" none to be ,ad anywhere" ,must be some kind a conspiracy!!-(would,nt surprise me!!) anyway while survin, i kept seeing ram tests left,right n centre, u know!!.., u start reading and .. yea.. u start thinking and the next thing ya know.......... is how many hour,s there are in three days,lol ............. this is wot i got!! ABIT-IC7 , OCZ DDR 3700 EC DC GOLD +ARCTIC SILVER 3 (of course!!) the 2.66 will end up back on p4s8x, which will become the wife,s work station, and in wot 6weeks , 8 weeks max i,ll be looking 4 a nice BIG 800fsb (price reductions allowing) . thanks 4 the help, SUPA-FORUM!!!!! I WILL POST MY EXPLOITS (if anyones interested).