ShaneThePain Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 If I buy a SLI-DR Expert board, then what are the chances that 2 GB(4x512) of Corsair Value Select will work with the board. And if those dont work then do you think upgrading to G.Skill DDR500 will be a good choice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkicker Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 Advice stay away from MEM. labeled Value. more advice corsair not a A+ choice Great advice OCZ memory. and some more advice, take a look here http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24719 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
-CsA-TAZ Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 Nothing wrong with value memory, same stuff most of the time just different timings, in some case well for me anyway it makes a more stable OC, i use crucial value memory for years and the have give me less grief than the Ballistix, the only thing to avoid is a no frills brand, most value memory come with a lifetime guarantee so you have nothing to lose! P.S you may need to change that PSU if getting DFI otherwise choose ASUS, and they love corsair memory! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
red930 Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 The G.skill would definitely be a better choice. Running 4x512 can give problems with any ram and using value ram is just adding to the problem. I'm not saying it can't work, but it'll probably be a pain to get anywhere with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneThePain Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 Well im trying to decide if i should buy the mobo first and take my chance with the memory. Or buy the G.Skill, pop it into current mobo, and save for Expert. Whats the minumum watts suggested for a Expert board? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
-CsA-TAZ Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 4x512 can give problems with any ram and using value ram is just adding to the problem. I'm not saying it can't work, but it'll probably be a pain to get anywhere with it. Only on first install M8?? not when up and running surely? I never had a problem with 4X512 value or performance other than on first install setup etc! Shane, if i was you I would read as much as you can on the forum, there are plenty of stickys on first build with Pics for you to read and then decide if its for you, 480Watts is the minimum but i would not get less than 600+ watts tbh its cheaper to be safe than sorry! You could get away with 450 with your setup but what you may find is people won’t help you as much if your PSU is no 480+ watts as they can’t eliminate the PSU as the possible problem if you get any problems with Ur DFI MoBo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneThePain Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 alright guys thanks for the info, I think im gonna buy the ram, then buy the expert, and if i dont have enought power then i'll upgrade to a larger PSU. Thanks to everyone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burky Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 Definately don't get value ram. The stuff in my sig corrupted my hard drive after trying to run them at 208 mhzinstead of 200mhz. What a load of siht. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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