What kind of RAM?

[IJustAte]

Hi, I have an Epox EP-8RDA motherboard, and looking to upgrade the memory. Can anyone recommend what to buy? Right now I have 256mb pc2700 333mhz ddr. I'm not really hip to the new technology anymore, so I don't know what's the best to buy (and what's compatible). I prefer something from http://www.mwave.com (because I have a $10 off coupon)

Thanks!

 

[gwai lo]

what processor? and do you plan on ocing?

 

[RadiclDreamer]

#1- Get Name brand memory. crucial/kingston/mushkin/corsair etc
#2- Buy faster than your board supports because MOST board will run it at the highest supported speed, this will allow you to have faster memory for when you have a board that supports it

 

[IJustAte]

Originally posted by: gwai lo
what processor? and do you plan on ocing?

Oops, I accidently PMed you instead of replying.

Athlon XP 1700
No o-cing
4 hard drives

 

[gwai lo]

hmm..well FSB of that processor is 133 MHz...so PC2100 from some name brand company should be fine.

Did have any specific amount of RAM you wanted?

 

[IJustAte]

No, no specific amount. Maybe another 256. I don't want to spend a lot, but I think I need to spend at least $50 to get the $10 off

 

[CraigRT]

just get a stick of Kingston valueram or some other basic type of DDR. PC2700 or PC3200 only because those speeds are today's average.
you will pay easily as much for PC2100, which is silly because the others will work fine, be forward compatible, and probably cost around the same if not less.