memory upgrade

[cajun]

I have a MSI K8M Neo-V, VIA K8M800 + 8237 Chipset. I am looking to upgrade the memory but i dont know what sort i have the following information below,but do not know what it means.

RAM Support - DDR 200/266/333/400 x 2, up to 2GB

Anybody???

 

[roy92]

this sort of upgrade is really simple. because you only have 2 slots, you have to make sure you've made up your mind on how much ram you want. if you just run basic applications in windows, 512mb should be enough (2x 256 or 1x 512) but if you play games, i suggest you go for 1 gig (1x 1gig or 2x 512) about that DDR 333, DDR 400 etc. those are the frequencies of the ram. the higher the frequency, the higher the bandwidth. so get RAM modules that are DDR 400.

Also, try to keep the modules the same brands if you're planning to use 2. I'm not saying it won't work, but for stability's sake, try to keep it the same brand.
hope this helps

 

[donkey42]

this will analyse your current system, and tell you which RAM to buy, any further problems, just post on HWF

 

[cajun]

Thanks for the replies, from the information given i am thinking of buying this item, please tell me what you think.

Technical Data

Main Specifications
Product Description: Kingston memory - 512 MB - DDR
Storage Capacity: 512 MB
OEM Manufacturer Equivalent Part Number: Apple M9655G/A
Technology: DDR SDRAM
Memory Speed: 400 MHz ( PC3200 )
Manufacturer Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
Extended Specifications

General
OEM Manufacturer Equivalent Part Number: Apple M9655G/A
Storage Capacity: 512 MB

Expansion / Connectivity
Compatible Slots: 1 x memory

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support: Limited lifetime warranty

Memory
Memory Speed: 400 MHz ( PC3200 )
Technology: DDR SDRAM
Type: DRAM

OR I COULD get this one

Main Specifications
Product Description: Kingston ValueRAM memory - 1 GB - DIMM 184-PIN - DDR
Storage Capacity: 1 GB
Upgrade Type: Industry standard
Technology: DDR SDRAM
Form Factor: DIMM 184-PIN
Memory Speed: 400 MHz ( PC3200 )
CAS Latency: CL3
Features: Four banks , unbuffered
Supply Voltage: 2.6 V
Lead Plating: Gold
Manufacturer Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
Extended Specifications

General
Storage Capacity: 1 GB
Upgrade Type: Industry standard

Expansion / Connectivity
Compatible Slots: 1 x memory - DIMM 184-PIN

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support: Limited lifetime warranty

Memory
CAS Latency: CL3
Features: Four banks , unbuffered
Form Factor: DIMM 184-PIN
Lead Plating: Gold
Memory Speed: 400 MHz ( PC3200 )
Module Configuration: 128 x 64
RAM Features: Four banks , unbuffered
Supply Voltage: 2.6 V
Technology: DDR SDRAM
Type: DRAM

 

[donkey42]

it depends,
if your just using the system for general use (word processing, general brosing, email) then you wouldn't really see the benefit of 1Gb so stick at 512Mb

but if you want to do some serious gaming, or are heavly into using spreadsheets or video editing then you would be restricted by 512Mb so you'd be better with 1Gb

but yeah, those DIMMS appear fine,

hope i was helpful

 

[roy92]

the specs look fine, but as donkey said, you might want to stretch it to 1gig if you play games. but 512 should be adequate.