Ram question

[Comixion]

I'm definately going with at least 512megs ram. Crucial or Mushkin.<BR><BR>My question is, since its much cheaper to buy 1 stick of 512 than 2x 256 sticks, well then its a given I would do that. Its just that I see on some forums,not here, that some mobos dont like 1 stick of 512 but rather its best to use 2x 256???!!!!!<BR><BR>I hope this is not the case.<BR><BR>Eyes on either a Soltek sl-75DRV5 or Epox 8K3A or....or.....I dunno<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif"border=0>

[revvy]

Hm.. I'd stay away from Crucial if you're planning to o/c.. I think Mushkin sells are 512MB stick High Performance DDR or something.. rather pricey though.. but much cheaper than before since RAM prices are going in decline<BR><BR>Not sure about the mobos though.. I'm pretty sure Colin has better insight on that question than I do

[Colin]

Hmm... I like my Crucial PC2100 and PC2700... They overclock pretty well for me.<BR><BR>revvy, you need to unlock your processor, that would allow you to test how high you can get the ram.<BR><BR>Comixion, I'd say get 256MB modules... That is if you're into overclocking. 256MB DIMM's usually overclock better then 512MB ones. If you're not a oc'er get the 512MB, it offers more flexability.<BR><BR>If you're gonnan get a MB, get the Epox... It's a better board then the Soltek. You'll be using your Ti4400 with the new board right? You might be interested in these pics.<BR><BR>Soltek: SL-75DRV5<BR><img src="http://colin-s.50megs.com/Soltek-Epox/Soltek1.jpg"><BR><img src="http://colin-s.50megs.com/Soltek-Epox/Soltek2.jpg"><BR><img src="http://colin-s.50megs.com/Soltek-Epox/Soltek3.jpg"><BR><BR>Epox<BR><img src="http://colin-s.50megs.com/Soltek-Epox/epox2.jpg"><BR><BR>This is the only part of the Epox board I don't like... There's a little thing on the back of my Ti4600 that keeps hitting the DIMM locks. I circled it in red. I'm afraid I might pop it off! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif"border=0><BR><img src="http://colin-s.50megs.com/Soltek-Epox/epox1.jpg"><BR><BR>Hope that helps!

[Comixion]

colin, I think you talked me into it. (the Epox). plus after further review reading and such (phew)!<BR><BR>Plus I dont like that pic of the Soltek you got there, the placement of the IDE connectors are way too close to for my Ti4400. Doggone you Soltek.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif"border=0> although you did give it good review.<BR><BR>As far as the VC nudging on the Dimm locks. I can handle that. Maybe file some of the card off>..whoa! J/K.