?'s about memory

[mrallen76]

I'm planning on buying a new mobo, the required memory it asks for is PC3200. Can anyone tell me if I can put PC4000 on it? And if I can will it hurt the mobo?

 

[holycow]

you can use pc4000 memory on your mobo, but the memory will only run at pc3200 speed tho..

 

[egale]

If you use pc4000, it will be easier to overclock.

 

[mrallen76]

So pretty much its useless to buy the more expensive memory when i just have buy the required sticks? Which is better to overclock Kingston or Corsair?

 

[egale]

They are both good brands. I have used both with equal sucess.

 

[mrallen76]

Okay thanks guys, one last question is it better to get registered DDR or not for overclocking ability?

 

[PolskiKrol]

Generally registered memory is motherboard specific. Usually only server motherboards require registered memory. Registered memory is required for systems with large amount of system memory... this is usually in excess of 1gb or more. If your motherboard doesnt require it... I would not waste the money on it.