Futureproof Memory?

waytoosmall · 03-08-2006, 01:32 AM

What set of 1GB sticks would you get that would offer the best solution for future upgrades, but will be compatable with my A8N-sli deluxe mobo. I know they will auto downclock to pc-3200, but which set will be great for this board, then work at higher speeds when I upgrade to my new board later this year??

Green Radience · 03-08-2006, 01:41 AM

Wait for DDR2, DDR isn't exactly going to be phased out, but there won't be any new hardware to take advantage of it.

That said, no such thing as Future-proof memory. Its cheap enough as it is. 1GB is all most people need, and you can get one of those for $75.

FghtinIrshNvrDi · 03-08-2006, 10:47 AM

DDR isn't mix and match. The highest DDR is going to run on stock machines is PC3200. You can overclock your s939 setup, and having higher clocked memory can help with that. DDR2 is used for current Intel builds and will be used for AMD's socket AM2. Buy the ram for the computer you need. Simple as that.

Ryan

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waytoosmall Super Techie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 303	Futureproof Memory? What set of 1GB sticks would you get that would offer the best solution for future upgrades, but will be compatable with my A8N-sli deluxe mobo. I know they will auto downclock to pc-3200, but which set will be great for this board, then work at higher speeds when I upgrade to my new board later this year??

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FghtinIrshNvrDi Wizard Techie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,475	DDR isn't mix and match. The highest DDR is going to run on stock machines is PC3200. You can overclock your s939 setup, and having higher clocked memory can help with that. DDR2 is used for current Intel builds and will be used for AMD's socket AM2. Buy the ram for the computer you need. Simple as that. Ryan __________________ I'm an unhyphenated American. System Specs: Intel Q6600 @ 3200 1.4v Abit IP35 Pro "The Snake" 2x2gb A-Data @ 800 Diamond HD 3870 512mb Great FORD TRUCK resource: http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com

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03-08-2006, 01:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Green Radience Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 662	Wait for DDR2, DDR isn't exactly going to be phased out, but there won't be any new hardware to take advantage of it. That said, no such thing as Future-proof memory. Its cheap enough as it is. 1GB is all most people need, and you can get one of those for $75.