Should I upgrade this system or am I good for awhile?

I'm now on :

MB: A8N-SLI DELUXE
CPU: AMD Dual Core Opteron 180
Cpu Socket: Socket 939
Max CPU Speed: 3700 MHz
System Slots: 7 PCI

Memory Summary
Maximum Capacity: 4096 MBytes
Memory Slots: 4
Error Correction: None
Maximum Memory Module Size: 1024 MBytes

I wanted to upgrade my RAM to 4GB, but that's proving to be more trouble
than it's worth (won't recognize more than 3GB at 32-bits). I wouldn't mind
upgrading the entire computer if the leap is really worth the $2500 it's
going to set me back.

$100 on an extra stick of ram, or upgrade the whole sumbitch?

I was waiting for Quad Core... how bad would my timing be for a system
upgrade today?

M.J.S. wrote:
> I'm now on :
>
> MB: A8N-SLI DELUXE
> CPU: AMD Dual Core Opteron 180
> Cpu Socket: Socket 939
> Max CPU Speed: 3700 MHz
> System Slots: 7 PCI
>
> Memory Summary
> Maximum Capacity: 4096 MBytes
> Memory Slots: 4
> Error Correction: None
> Maximum Memory Module Size: 1024 MBytes
>
> I wanted to upgrade my RAM to 4GB, but that's proving to be more
> trouble than it's worth (won't recognize more than 3GB at 32-bits). I
> wouldn't mind upgrading the entire computer if the leap is really
> worth the $2500 it's going to set me back.
>
> $100 on an extra stick of ram, or upgrade the whole sumbitch?
>
> I was waiting for Quad Core... how bad would my timing be for a system
> upgrade today?

You might consider holding off for a while.
Perhaps wait until DDR3 RAM and motherboards that support DDR3 become
affordable and readily available.

I have a simular setup to yours with adual core opteron and 2 GB of RAM.
The system runs 3 HDDs, 2 optical drives, 2 external USB 2 hard drives and
does everything with video and audio that I want it to. I'm not on a
production schedule so the few seconds maybe minutes on some items that I
could gain by upgrading all in my mind is not yet worth it.

YMMV,

Len
"M.J.S." <> wrote in message
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> I'm now on :
>
> MB: A8N-SLI DELUXE
> CPU: AMD Dual Core Opteron 180
> Cpu Socket: Socket 939
> Max CPU Speed: 3700 MHz
> System Slots: 7 PCI
>
> Memory Summary
> Maximum Capacity: 4096 MBytes
> Memory Slots: 4
> Error Correction: None
> Maximum Memory Module Size: 1024 MBytes
>
> I wanted to upgrade my RAM to 4GB, but that's proving to be more trouble
> than it's worth (won't recognize more than 3GB at 32-bits). I wouldn't
> mind upgrading the entire computer if the leap is really worth the $2500
> it's going to set me back.
>
> $100 on an extra stick of ram, or upgrade the whole sumbitch?
>
> I was waiting for Quad Core... how bad would my timing be for a system
> upgrade today?
>

You might want to wait until the first Intel cpu's built with 45 nano meter
technology comes out on Nov. 12 next month.

"M.J.S." <> wrote in message
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> I'm now on :
>
> MB: A8N-SLI DELUXE
> CPU: AMD Dual Core Opteron 180
> Cpu Socket: Socket 939
> Max CPU Speed: 3700 MHz
> System Slots: 7 PCI
>
> Memory Summary
> Maximum Capacity: 4096 MBytes
> Memory Slots: 4
> Error Correction: None
> Maximum Memory Module Size: 1024 MBytes
>
> I wanted to upgrade my RAM to 4GB, but that's proving to be more trouble
> than it's worth (won't recognize more than 3GB at 32-bits). I wouldn't
> mind upgrading the entire computer if the leap is really worth the $2500
> it's going to set me back.
>
> $100 on an extra stick of ram, or upgrade the whole sumbitch?
>
> I was waiting for Quad Core... how bad would my timing be for a system
> upgrade today?
>

U have an A8N-E . I opted to get another Gb of memory .. spent ~ $100 to
get 2x1Gb setup .. I also got a new video card recently(X1950 Pro). I
should be good for awhile.
You didn't say why you wanted to upgrade .. things slow for you or just got
that itch for more speed.

"John Smith" <> wrote in message
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> You might want to wait until the first Intel cpu's built with 45 nano
> meter technology comes out on Nov. 12 next month.
>
> "M.J.S." <> wrote in message
> news:471a1dc5$0$47123$ reenews.net...
>> I'm now on :
>>
>> MB: A8N-SLI DELUXE
>> CPU: AMD Dual Core Opteron 180
>> Cpu Socket: Socket 939
>> Max CPU Speed: 3700 MHz
>> System Slots: 7 PCI
>>
>> Memory Summary
>> Maximum Capacity: 4096 MBytes
>> Memory Slots: 4
>> Error Correction: None
>> Maximum Memory Module Size: 1024 MBytes
>>
>> I wanted to upgrade my RAM to 4GB, but that's proving to be more trouble
>> than it's worth (won't recognize more than 3GB at 32-bits). I wouldn't
>> mind upgrading the entire computer if the leap is really worth the $2500
>> it's going to set me back.
>>
>> $100 on an extra stick of ram, or upgrade the whole sumbitch?
>>
>> I was waiting for Quad Core... how bad would my timing be for a system
>> upgrade today?
>>
>

The latter. Which can be overpowering when the money to upgrade is actually
there and taunting you. :-/

I'd consider just adding more ram, but I'd need to know which kind to get
exactly. I am currently using 2 sticks of (according to SIW.exe):

Manufacturer: Corsair
Part Number: CMX1024-3200C2
Capacity: 1024 MBytes
Memory Type: SDRAM DDR
Speed: PC3200 (200 MHz)
(but websites report this model actually does 400mhz, not 200)
Data Width: 64 bits
Voltage: SSTL 2.5V
Error Correction: None
Refresh: Reduced (.5x)...7.8 µs
EPP SPD Support: No

And my shopping options as a Canadian are pretty limited.
In-store, there's :
http://www.microbytes.com/computer/o...?cPath=2030000
Online, it's :
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?minorcatid=105

What can I safely add to my MB?

"Wookie" <> wrote in message
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>U have an A8N-E . I opted to get another Gb of memory .. spent ~ $100 to
>get 2x1Gb setup .. I also got a new video card recently(X1950 Pro). I
>should be good for awhile.
> You didn't say why you wanted to upgrade .. things slow for you or just
> got that itch for more speed.
>
> "John Smith" <> wrote in message
> news:VJCSi.45507$%B2.27170@edtnps82...
>> You might want to wait until the first Intel cpu's built with 45 nano
>> meter technology comes out on Nov. 12 next month.
>>
>> "M.J.S." <> wrote in message
>> news:471a1dc5$0$47123$ reenews.net...
>>> I'm now on :
>>>
>>> MB: A8N-SLI DELUXE
>>> CPU: AMD Dual Core Opteron 180
>>> Cpu Socket: Socket 939
>>> Max CPU Speed: 3700 MHz
>>> System Slots: 7 PCI
>>>
>>> Memory Summary
>>> Maximum Capacity: 4096 MBytes
>>> Memory Slots: 4
>>> Error Correction: None
>>> Maximum Memory Module Size: 1024 MBytes
>>>
>>> I wanted to upgrade my RAM to 4GB, but that's proving to be more trouble
>>> than it's worth (won't recognize more than 3GB at 32-bits). I wouldn't
>>> mind upgrading the entire computer if the leap is really worth the $2500
>>> it's going to set me back.
>>>
>>> $100 on an extra stick of ram, or upgrade the whole sumbitch?
>>>
>>> I was waiting for Quad Core... how bad would my timing be for a system
>>> upgrade today?