Memory sugestions for a Maximus II Formula

VattOne · Oct 23, 2008

Here's the current config.

XP Pro 32bit
Maximus II Formula
Q9550
GeForce 9800 GTX(G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16
Cosmos 1000 case

thinking this for memory -
OCZ Flex XLC 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1200 (PC2 9600)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227230

thnks

meionm · Oct 23, 2008

Heatspreadors look fat, you might not be able to install additional memory in the future.

I have seen some people having problems with running memory above pc8000, most of the time with stock cpu or mild cpu oc.

I would go with g.skill kit, similar price, twice the amount.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231166

Blazing fire · Oct 23, 2008

I have to agree with meionm. Get at least 4GB even if you have a 32bit operating system which addresses up to 3.5GB.

Source: Corsair PDF, Legit review. Do note they are using vista 64bit. As you know, vista uses more RAM and 64bit operating system utilities all 4GB of RAM.

18 is # 1 · Oct 23, 2008

These should do 1150 and have normal sized spreaders: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146785

Codeman05 · Oct 23, 2008

meionm said:
Heatspreadors look fat, you might not be able to install additional memory in the future.

I have seen some people having problems with running memory above pc8000, most of the time with stock cpu or mild cpu oc.

I would go with g.skill kit, similar price, twice the amount.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231166

Running these exact modules currently in a Maximus II Formula.
Actually have 2 sets for 8GB @ 1088MHz. Only had the board for a couple of days so this weekend I can hopefully crank it up a bit more.

VattOne · Oct 24, 2008

Thanks!
I was trying to stick with DDR2 1200 for maximum performance. I do plan on going to 64bit something at sometime (so that was helpfull), not really considering Vista. I agree that the spreaders are a bit leggy.

VattOne · Oct 27, 2008

Here's an add on question. Is better to do 4 1 gig sticks or 2, 2 gig sticks? Only going to run 4 gig max so whats better performance wise? Does the MB even car?

18 is # 1 · Oct 27, 2008

VattOne said:
Here's an add on question. Is better to do 4 1 gig sticks or 2, 2 gig sticks? Only going to run 4 gig max so whats better performance wise? Does the MB even car?

4X1 is more difficult on the northbridge (memory control hub). You can find faster 1 GB sticks than 2 GB sticks. Running 4x1 will generally not allow the sticks to run quite as fast as they would in a 2x1 configuration.

VattOne · Oct 27, 2008

Thanks!

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