Should I return my memory if it isn't offically supported by Asus and not recommended by Corsair?

[noonhigher]

Ok up front, yes this is a semi-motherboard (more memory) question and yes I know there is a motherboard forum. I have posted this under P4P800 thread but no answers as of yet. So please be kind.

All my parts just arrived and since I am going from 450Mhz to 2.8Ghz I am kind of excited to get this going but since I have waited so long what is another week!

Question: I ordered 2 sticks of CMX512-3200C2 which will work most likely at the start or with changing the memory timings at the most. Asus site dosen't offical support it yet (I ordered before they updated there site) and Corsair offically recommends CMX512-3500C2 and Asus offically supports it. This is from Newegg so exchanging shouldn't be any big deal. So should I just work with what I got or get the offical stamp of approval?

My main concern is for stability not for the speed and I am fine with the extra cost

I not sure of the issues but who knows maybe Asus will offical fix the bugs if possible and next week support it these new chipset board drive me crazy lol

 

[DTSS]

What mobo did you get?

 

[EdipisReks]

it'll be fine. Asus simply hasn't listed all the ram the board will work with (which should be all ram of the correct speed range), and corsair recommends the faster ram because they want you to spend more money.

 

[hjo3]

Originally posted by: DTSS
What mobo did you get?

I'm guessing the ASUS P4P800...
(I've heard that actually reading posts helps you comprehend them. Just some rumor going around, I guess.)

 

[noonhigher]

P4P800 Deluxe

 

[noonhigher]

UPDATE: I just called Newegg and this is what they suggested. Fill out an online RMA before 7 day from order date and I will get 14 days to get it sent back (7 day return policy on memory). Test the memory I have out if I like it keep it no returns. Plus the bonus I can set up my system this weekend and will not have any down time if I upgrade to the 3500. 15% restocking fee but since I would be getting new memory they will wave the restocking fee. Newegg is the bomb!!! Now I can test it out and get some info for the P4P800 thread to WOOT!!

Lesson learned: Newegg is the real deal!!

Even though it sounds like I have it figured out, what would you do? whodo!

 

[Harabecw]

Hey, a P3 450. Put it in a glass box and up on a shelf for everyone to see. sort of like the V5 6K.

 

[amorse2183]

except people wont pay $500 or more on ebay for a P3 450

 

[EdipisReks]

Originally posted by: noonhigher
UPDATE: I just called Newegg and this is what they suggested. Fill out an online RMA before 7 day from order date and I will get 14 days to get it sent back (7 day return policy on memory). Test the memory I have out if I like it keep it no returns. Plus the bonus I can set up my system this weekend and will not have any down time if I upgrade to the 3500. 15% restocking fee but since I would be getting new memory they will wave the restocking fee. Newegg is the bomb!!! Now I can test it out and get some info for the P4P800 thread to WOOT!!

Lesson learned: Newegg is the real deal!!

Even though it sounds like I have it figured out, what would you do? whodo!

i would just keep the memory you already have because it will work absolutely fine.

 

[Krk3561]

Originally posted by: Harabecw
Hey, a P3 450. Put it in a glass box and up on a shelf for everyone to see. sort of like the V5 6K.

Whats so special about it?

 

[MistaTastyCakes]

Just keep what you have, unless you enjoy paying extra for speed you'll never use.