What Type Of Memory?

Computer Forum CPU, Motherboards and Memory
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hi.
im looking around for some memory for my 1st self build pc.

im on a tight budget,so im not looking for the top of the range,super duper ram.

upon doing some searching,i began to get a little confused:confused: .

i will be using an asus a8n-sli deluxe motherboard,amd atholon 64 3700+ cpu.

im trying to determine what type of memory to use?.

i know im looking for pc3200 400mhz ram,but what does all the different terms mean?.

i.e unbuffered/non registered/high density etc etc.

as an example,i am wondering if i can use
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1GB-PC3200-3200-400Mhz-DDR-400-Mhz-184PIN-1-GB-G-1024MB_W0QQitemZ6877635301QQcategoryZ74942QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

ive been told its 128 x 64 configuration,and its high density?
whats that all about?:open_mouth: .

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR ANY HELP OR ADVISE :wink:

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i think the easiest way is to get the memory you think will work, obviously save everything about the RAM you buy and buy the same in the future, or you could try this although it couldn’t identify my current RAM but it may work for you.

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For that motherboard and CPU, you’ll need DDR400 (PC3200) RAM, non-ECC. ECC is error checking system and is only needed on critical servers. The PC3200 defines the speed at which the RAM operates at.

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hi,thanks for your replies.

i need to know what ‘high density’ means?

ive been told its 128 x 64 configuration,and its high density.

i know i need pc3200 ddr,i cant check ram needed as its for a new build,and obviously havent built it yet,because i still need memory etc.

i need to know if the memory i am thinking of buying will work ok in my new motherboard?.

once again thanks in advance for any help.

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well basically if the RAM has chips on only 1 side - its low density, high density RAM has chips on both sides of the DIMM
usually only systems over a maximum instalable of 1.2 Gig RAM will take high density RAM

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thanks donkey 42.

my new motherboard is capable of taking up to 4gb or ram(4 slots x1gb)

so am i correct in asuming i should be ok with the ‘high density’ ram then?.:confused:

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yeah, should be ok, i think generally low density RAM is ok for most people, i think high density RAM is more for people who want the best of the best, not sure if low & high can be mixed in the same pc (i could be very easily wrong about this, please correct me if i am)