Can I buy these RAM sticks with my board

[Kamper420]

Hello,
I am about to buy

CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel ... - Retail

* DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500)
* Timing 5-5-5-15
* Cas Latency 5

I had a buddy build my computer a year ago.
Here are the specs.
AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3600+

Motherboard Manufacturer... Gigabyte Tech.
Model... M61SME-S2

Memory
Type.. DDR2
Size....1024 MBytes
Dram Frequency 318.1 MHz

Thanks in Advance.

 

[redduc900]

With that particular board, I don't think I'd be straying from the Gigabyte-released QVL, since it only supports 1.8V DDR2 DIMMs ...

http://tw.giga-byte.com/FileList/MemorySupport/motherboard_memory_ga-m61sme-s2.pdf

 

[Kamper420]

With that particular board, I don't think I'd be straying from the Gigabyte-released QVL, since it only supports 1.8V DDR2 DIMMs ...

http://tw.giga-byte.com/FileList/MemorySupport/motherboard_memory_ga-m61sme-s2.pdf

I am new to computers and not to sure about the info you sent. I heard that when running vista you need around 4 gigs for it to work properly. Can you recommend some RAM for my spec so my vista runs smooth?
Thanks

 

[ChanceCoats123]

First off, that cpu won't support 1066 ram. And second off, I'm sure that that board supports the 1066 as there are two entries in the giga-byte list that was posted.

 

[Kamper420]

First off, that cpu won't support 1066 ram. And second off, I'm sure that that board supports the 1066 as there are two entries in the giga-byte list that was posted.

confused

 

[QuietIce]

Hello,
I am about to buy

CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel ... - Retail

* DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500)
* Timing 5-5-5-15
* Cas Latency 5

I had a buddy build my computer a year ago.
Here are the specs.
AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3600+

Motherboard Manufacturer... Gigabyte Tech.
Model... M61SME-S2

Memory
Type.. DDR2
Size....1024 MBytes
Dram Frequency 318.1 MHz

Thanks in Advance.

to OCF!


It would really help a lot to know what RAM you're running right now. Manufacturer and model number is good. Chances are there are some good upgrades to what you have that will run on that board but current info is essential for an informed decision ...

 

[Kamper420]

to OCF!


It would really help a lot to know what RAM you're running right now. Manufacturer and model number is good. Chances are there are some good upgrades to what you have that will run on that board but current info is essential for an informed decision ...

Manufacturer....Kingston
serial number....1fcc65d7

Im thinking about just buying a new MB to support the 2 sticks of 2 gigs each.
Can you recommend any good MB to buy?

 

[QuietIce]

Do you have your own graphics card? How much are you looking to spend?

If you've got the money I'd look at upgrading into something that will support later chips as well as your existing one. It might cost a little more now but you won't need to replace it for awhile.

Let is know that your thoughts are ...

 

[Kamper420]

Do you have your own graphics card? How much are you looking to spend?

If you've got the money I'd look at upgrading into something that will support later chips as well as your existing one. It might cost a little more now but you won't need to replace it for awhile.

Let is know that your thoughts are ...

What do you think about me buying this MB for $119?


MSI K9N2 SLI Platinum ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail

* AM2+/AM2
* NVIDIA nForce 750a SLI
* 4×240pin DDR2 1066

and for memory at $44?



CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel ... - Retail

* DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
* Timing 5-5-5-18
* Cas Latency 5

 

[QuietIce]

RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227377
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227267

If you don't require SLI then this is a great board in that price range ...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130136

 

[Kamper420]

RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227377
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227267

If you don't require SLI then this is a great board in that price range ...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130136

Thank you, I will check them out.

 

[Kamper420]

I dont know how to check what processor or video card I have.
I'm I going to have to buy a new processor and video card too?

 

[turbohans]

yea, shop for stock speed ram with an oem mobo,, the size increase will benifit enough.

 

[Kamper420]

Thanks everyone for your input.

 

[QuietIce]

I dont know how to check what processor or video card I have.
I'm I going to have to buy a new processor and video card too?

I thought you had a AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3600+??? The board I linked will support that - I don't know about the one you listed.

Video cards are never a problem as long as it's not AGP. Look to see what color slot your card is in now. If it's in one of the white slots you're good to go. If it's in the black slot you'll need another video solution ...