RAM Backward compatible?

I have the Asus P5PE-VM motherboard. The specs say I have:
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
2 x 184-pin DIMM Sockets support max. 2GB DDR400/333/266 non-ECC,
unbuffered DDR SDRAM memory

I am having a hard time finding decently priced RAM @ PC3200 locally.
It was suggested to run a RAM with higher speeds since it is backward
compatible. Is this true? Would this run into any performance loss
issues? What about wanting to run in dual channel mode?

Also, if this does work, what memory size would work in this board that
is backward compatible?

Thanks

Newb wrote:
> I have the Asus P5PE-VM motherboard. The specs say I have:
> Dual Channel Memory Architecture
> 2 x 184-pin DIMM Sockets support max. 2GB DDR400/333/266 non-ECC,
> unbuffered DDR SDRAM memory
>
> I am having a hard time finding decently priced RAM @ PC3200 locally.
> It was suggested to run a RAM with higher speeds since it is backward
> compatible. Is this true? Would this run into any performance loss
> issues? What about wanting to run in dual channel mode?
>
> Also, if this does work, what memory size would work in this board that
> is backward compatible?
>
> Thanks
>

What exact processor are you using ?

Paul

Paul wrote:
: Newb wrote:
:: I have the Asus P5PE-VM motherboard. The specs say I have:
:: Dual Channel Memory Architecture
:: 2 x 184-pin DIMM Sockets support max. 2GB DDR400/333/266 non-ECC,
:: unbuffered DDR SDRAM memory
::
:: I am having a hard time finding decently priced RAM @ PC3200 locally.
:: It was suggested to run a RAM with higher speeds since it is backward
:: compatible. Is this true? Would this run into any performance loss
:: issues? What about wanting to run in dual channel mode?
::
:: Also, if this does work, what memory size would work in this board
:: that is backward compatible?
::
:: Thanks
::
:
: What exact processor are you using ?

I am using a P 4, Pentium D 2.8 Socket 775. I was looking at this USR
memory from Tigerdirect.com: http://tinyurl.com/36besc
or
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...063&CatId=1354

I never heard of USR and I don't know how's their performance.

Newb wrote:
> I have the Asus P5PE-VM motherboard. The specs say I have:
> Dual Channel Memory Architecture
> 2 x 184-pin DIMM Sockets support max. 2GB DDR400/333/266 non-ECC,
> unbuffered DDR SDRAM memory
>
> I am having a hard time finding decently priced RAM @ PC3200 locally.



http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...R&promoid=1008

www.crucial.com
www.corsair.com
www.kingston.com
all have memory configerators for guaranteed compatibility

"Newb" <> wrote in message
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> I have the Asus P5PE-VM motherboard. The specs say I have:
> Dual Channel Memory Architecture
> 2 x 184-pin DIMM Sockets support max. 2GB DDR400/333/266 non-ECC,
> unbuffered DDR SDRAM memory
>
> I am having a hard time finding decently priced RAM @ PC3200 locally.
> It was suggested to run a RAM with higher speeds since it is backward
> compatible. Is this true? Would this run into any performance loss
> issues? What about wanting to run in dual channel mode?
>
> Also, if this does work, what memory size would work in this board that
> is backward compatible?
>
> Thanks
>
>

"Manny" <> wrote in message
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: : >
: > I am having a hard time finding decently priced RAM @ PC3200
locally.
:
:
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...R&promoid=1008

I would like to have a pair of dual channel as I understand it will
give me a big performance boost over single channel, besides the CAS
ratings will be different if keep the 512 mb and have a 1MB stick.
Unless I shouldn't worry about this?

"old man" <> wrote in message
news:UPffi.2944$_...
: www.crucial.com
: www.corsair.com
: www.kingston.com
: all have memory configerators for guaranteed compatibility

Thanks, I know the above companies are great but the prices are a little
high. I wont be doing any OC so that's not important.

Any idea on this budget likely generic memory from USR:
http://tinyurl.com/36besc or
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...063&CatId=1354
?

Newb wrote:

> "old man" <> wrote in message
> news:UPffi.2944$_...
> : www.crucial.com
> : www.corsair.com
> : www.kingston.com
> : all have memory configerators for guaranteed compatibility
>
> Thanks, I know the above companies are great but the prices are a little
> high. I wont be doing any OC so that's not important.
>
> Any idea on this budget likely generic memory from USR:
> http://tinyurl.com/36besc or
> http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...063&CatId=1354
> ?
>
>

Price out a pair from OCZ Technology ---

http://www.ocz.com/

As for "generic" memory, they could be OK but there are not going to
many testimonials about them. One takes one's chances with "unknowns".

GHalleck wrote:
::: Any idea on this budget likely generic memory from USR:
:: http://tinyurl.com/36besc or
::
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...063&CatId=1354
:
: Price out a pair from OCZ Technology ---
:
: http://www.ocz.com/

Locally, I have heard several complaints/quality issues on RAM made by
OCZ, specifically PC3200.

: As for "generic" memory, they could be OK but there are not going to
: many testimonials about them. One takes one's chances with "unknowns".

So it is generic memory then...hmm. And if one has to return the memory
to Tiger Direct I would have to pay shipping both ways. That sucks, may
have to bite the bullet and buy locally then.

Check out newegg.com. I think you can find what you want their, plus prices
are very good.
"Newb" <> wrote in message
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>I have the Asus P5PE-VM motherboard. The specs say I have:
> Dual Channel Memory Architecture
> 2 x 184-pin DIMM Sockets support max. 2GB DDR400/333/266 non-ECC,
> unbuffered DDR SDRAM memory
>
> I am having a hard time finding decently priced RAM @ PC3200 locally.
> It was suggested to run a RAM with higher speeds since it is backward
> compatible. Is this true? Would this run into any performance loss
> issues? What about wanting to run in dual channel mode?
>
> Also, if this does work, what memory size would work in this board that
> is backward compatible?
>
> Thanks
>
>