DO YOU REALLY NEED CAS2 or CAS3 RAM ON A ABIT KT7-RAID W/ 1.1GHZ T-BIRD?

[ShortDahRi]

I'm planning on building a 1.1Ghz T-Bird with a ABIT KT7-RAID Motherboard. Do i really need to pay extra for the high grade memory? I don't plan to overclock and was wondering if i can get by with generic or low grade memory?

[wedor]

Sometimes, sometimes not, I am running a combo of cheap RAM and Mushkin in my KT-7 RAID Duron 600@1008=9*112mhz, and it's fine. But that's the chance you take, cheap RAM might work, but good RAM will work, it's up to you if you gamble or not.

[JackAndCoke]

my advise would be to buy the quality ram.
U have a good mobo and processor why hold it back with crappy ram? cas2 or 3 is your decision but get brand name not generic junk.
even if your not over clocking
just a thought...

[NDC]

A Brief Explanation of the difference Between Generic and Grade A memory Modules:

The only main difference between Major Brand Memory and Generic Memory is that they were just seperated into different batches after a quality test was done. The quality is based on the overclockability of the memory. As you may know, PC-100 can usually handle 124 or even 133 FSB, as for Generic memory there is a less chance that it will be able to handle a FSB higher than it is specified. But don't take me wrong, some generic memory overclock very well. I using Samsung Memory sticks on my system which is PC-100 but can run at 128 rock-solid. But you have to keep in mind that not all Major Brand Memory Modules overclock well either.....
The bottom line is, if you aren't planning to overclock your system, Generic Memory will be perfectly safe to purchase. Because it is Generic, it doesn't mean that it will last shorter than Major Brand Memory Modules... It just won't be able to be overclocked as well as Major Brand Memory Modules.

I alse hear people talking about incompatibility problems with "Generic Memory" on their mainboards. To a certain extent, that is true, but there are incompatibilty problems with "Grade A Memory Modules" on certain mainboards as well.

Sure it's nice to pay the extra money to have "Grade A" Memory Modules, I certainly pay the extra. But if you're not planning on overclocking, I would say generic would be perfectly fine. If the "Generic Memory" you bought doesn't work, just return it for another "Generic Brand" if you insist on saving the money.


[This message has been edited by NDC (edited 12-30-2000).]

[randy48]

With the price of RAM still being low, you're better off spending a few dollars more for quality RAM http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

[AuraEdge]

I would spend the few extra for PC133 CAS2 over PC100 or PC133 CAS3

Its basically the holding back thing. Since your gunna get a good system, you might as well deck it out for a few bucks more (Cheap 128MB PC133 CAS2 goes for about..70-80 now?).
If you dont, everything that goes wrong in your system, your gunna blame on the one part that you skimped on, and you may be right in some cases...

[ShortDahRi]

Thanks guys, i think i'm going to go with Micron PC133 RAM thats good to 143. Most people say that Micron is the most compatible so i figure i shouldn't have a problem.

[Roy]

If you haven't placed your order yet, have a look at The Memory Man (http://www.memman.com) . I have the Mosel PC133 that's good to 155 for sure ~ my system's max. This or other choices might be less expensive than the Micron and just as good or better.

[Brian48]

Yeah, spend a little more and get the good stuff. A year and a half ago, I sprung a little extra for good Micron -8e CAS2 PC100. Got a lot of ribbing from friends who bought the cheaper generic stuff.

Today, this same memory is running perfectly fine at 133mhz. My "buddies" had to spring for another stick of PC133 to run with their new 133FSB motherboards.