WHAT CRUCIAL RAM?!?!?!

[Kev]

I've looked at all of the types of crucial RAM out there and theres loads...ive figured its 168 pin i need (standard pin?). I need PC133 256MB.

I dont know whether non-parity is best or ECC ...whats best? Also theres bufrfered and unbuffered....WHAT SHALL I GET ..

thanks

 

[el]

get pc133 cas2 non parity! you don't need ECC unless you are running a business server! I would also go thru the http://www.crucial.com/webpromo when ordering to get another 5% off

enjoy the ram!

 

[Da Whip]

It would help immensely if we knew the system. Like mobo, CPU and etc.
This all decides what type of memory you need.

 

[Philip]

If you plans on getting the Abit KG7 or Giga-byte 7DXR, then you better take a look at the following tip from overclocker.com

http://www.overclockers.com/tips500/

What it saids is that you will need the registered DIMMs if using the third or fourth memory slot.

~Philip

 

[Kev]

i have an Abit KT7E and a Duron 850@1000Mhz and use it for gaming etc...i need PC133 ...i want a high FSB u see....and ive gathered cas 2 is best ......and el says i shold get non-parity....what about buffered/unbuffered ..? ...cheers

 

[Kev]

bump

 

[Kev]

...and if ECC is better, is it worth getting for an extra few bucks...apparently it is better.....theres registered too.....registerd or unbuffered....its all VERY confusing

 

[thefly]

Buffering
This line tells you whether your system takes buffered, unbuffered, or registered modules. Unbuffered modules are the most common. In unbuffered memory, the chipset controller deals directly with the memory. There is nothing between the chipset and the memory as they communicate. Buffered modules contain a buffer to help the chipset cope with the large electrical load required when the system has a lot of memory. Registered modules are unbuffered modules that contain a register that delays all information transferred to the module by one clock cycle. Buffered and registered modules are typically used only in servers and other mission-critical systems where it is extremely important that the data is properly handled.

Attributes for the KT7E Motherboard
256MB SDRAM, PC133 • CL=2 • Unbuffered • ECC • 7.5ns • 3.3V • 32Meg x 72 CT32M72S4D7E $63.99

I'd guess this is the best ram for that board.

 

[Kev]

thanks mate...you've answered all my prayers...you're the man! ...off i go to get some sexy crucial goods ....

 

[el]

for gaming you don't need ECC ram is better quality these days so just get the above ram without the ECC.

 

[Kev]

thanks.

256MB SDRAM, PC133 • CL=2 • Unbuffered • Non-parity • 7.5ns • 3.3V • 32Meg x 64

settled and sorted. cheers everyone.