PC100 confusion

[mike1650]

I have an Abit BX6 MB. I am confused about the different kind of PC100
memory. Also the different prices
What should I be buying for this board? I crrently want to clock a 300a but want to have other options available based on the memory I buy.
Any suggestions??
Mike

[a Bill]

Basically, all PC100 RAM is supposed to be fine to use with the 100 mhz FSB. Then some companies found that they could sell some RAM for a higher price if the RAM handled a higher FSB speed. Supposedly, this RAM is more stable but... well, that's just my opinion there :-)

There are 6, 8, and 10ns chips as well as CAS2 and CAS3 to add to the confusion of PC100 RAM. Overclockers that I have dealt with all agree on using CAS2 -8ns RAM, if that's of any use to you, but many "low key" overclockers say it doesn't matter that much since it's all the luck of the draw. Some chips are good, some are not, you really can't tell until you use them. I have heard of PC66RAM handling 112+ FSB with no errors and I have heard of PC100 failing at 100 mhz but OK at 66mhz, go figure.

I guess if you use the CAS2 -8ns PC100 you just have a better chance of getting a stick that can handle the higher bus speed used in overclocking. But then again, some folks just want the bragging rights of saying what is in their system.

All the above is just my opinion, take it as you will.

[BBA]

Couldn't have said it better myself!