Asus A7N8X-E Deluxe and memory

Discussion in 'CPU, Motherboards and Memory' started by rich998, Sep 20, 2004.

  1. rich998

    rich998 Geek Trainee

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    I think I have installed an incorrect memory on my motherboard. It continues to crash occasionally despite running memory checking software to check for faults. I've written a few threads and the advice given has (slowly) allowed me to rectify the crash problems.

    The memory used is the Kingston KVR400X64C3A/512 (x 2). Now reading up about RAM I note that Asus recommend the KVR400X64 memory but in a 2.5 latency. As you can see, I am using 3 latency (whatever that is?) - Ooopps.

    Can anyone tell me what I should do here? Is there a way I can get the board to run a CL3 at 2.5? If not, should I buy a 512mb stick and if so which is the best for this Asus board?
     
  2. harrack52

    harrack52 Supreme Geek

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    It's possible that you can run that memory @ 2.5 but not a given.

    I suggest you run all the test from Memtest86 at least twice. If you get errors, change the memory, if not, then look elsewhere.

    What power supply do you have ?
     
  3. rich998

    rich998 Geek Trainee

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    It's a SuperFlower 520W quadfan.
     
  4. rich998

    rich998 Geek Trainee

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    I ran a memtest overnight and there were plenty of errors.

    I've ordered some corsair ram.
     
  5. Big B

    Big B HWF Godfather

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    While it may not fly with your config, I'd still keep that Kingston around. It can still be of use for a setup not requiring the RAM to run at PC3200 speeds. Or you can always sell it and recoup some cash.
     
  6. rich998

    rich998 Geek Trainee

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    Thanks Big B.

    Always good to get a comment from a God!

    Thanks again,

    Rich
     

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