What speed ram in this new PC build?

[Sicilian]

I'm building a PC for a freind. Didn't realise how out of touch I was with hardware lol!

Using this motherboard as serial/parallel ports are essential to him for printers/plotters that he has.


http://uk.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=l1zATQi62WcRFJyk&templete=2

Using this CPU


http://www.ebuyer.com/product/198592

What speed RAM should be used?

[Sicilian]

Forgot to say, I'll be using a 3GB kit as he's using Win XP 32bit.

[sacha35]

Hi Boss

I am a bit out of touch with AMD rigs/setups, but I am sure that the default speed of the Memory will be 1333MHz or 1066MHz, unless you plan to overclock the system use some cheep sticks, as he will not know the difference at stock speeds.

The Motherboard you will be using is rated at 1800MHz for the memory but this will be pushing this AMD setup out hard, I would recommend using some stick that will run 1600MHz CAS 6 if you can, but as said if he is looking for a stock clocked system then just use something like these:

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/128491

I have if you are interested an AMD setup that I was meant to use for a show, but it never came off, so did not get used.


The system is Asus Crosshair III Formula, AMD PHENOM II X4 965 CPU, can also sort you out some 1066 Memory if you wish or faster speeds if required.
If you are interested just pop me a PM.

I know tend to use Intel systems, which are a bit faster than AMD of which i have quite a few bits that i will be selling.

But both of these setups may be a little high end for your needs

if you need any help with setup or spec just shout.

[grtmoby]

As per the info posted on Asus, I'd say go with the 1066 speed as in real life performance not a big gain if you used the 1333 or over. The main factor will be the price of the available modules.

here is the info:



4 x DIMM, Max. 16 GB, DDR3 1800(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 ECC,Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel memory architecture
*AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up to DDR3 1066MHz



Sic, you can have a look at supported RAM modules on the page you linked above.

[Sicilian]

Hi Boss

I am a bit out of touch with AMD rigs/setups, but I am sure that the default speed of the Memory will be 1333MHz or 1066MHz, unless you plan to overclock the system use some cheep sticks, as he will not know the difference at stock speeds.

The Motherboard you will be using is rated at 1800MHz for the memory but this will be pushing this AMD setup out hard, I would recommend using some stick that will run 1600MHz CAS 6 if you can, but as said if he is looking for a stock clocked system then just use something like these http://www.ebuyer.com/product/128491.

I have if you are interested an AMD setup that I was meant to use for a show, but it never came off, so did not get used.


The system is Asus Crosshair III Formula, AMD PHENOM II X4 965 CPU, can also sort you out some 1066 Memory if you wish or faster speeds if required.
If you are interested just pop me a PM.

I know tend to use Intel systems, which are a bit faster than AMD of which i have quite a few bits that i will be selling.

But both of these setups may be a little high end for your needs

if you need any help with setup or spec just shout.

Are they fully built systems? In cases? Or just parts? Prices? Please pm me all the details. Even if the mobo's dont have serial/parallel ports I could always add PCI cards.