memory compatibility for ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe

[jamesgig]

is this corsair compatible?corsair

asus m2n-sli deluxe

thanks

 

[The_Prophecy]

You've already answered your own question without realizing it..... have a look at the specs on the board, then look at the ram. We shouldn't need to put 2 and 2 together for you.

 

[jamesgig]

i am confused about the volts. corsair claims that this memory will work with that mobo; however, asus does not list it on their web site. i think that the mobo maxes at 1.95 volts but am not sure what that means in terms of overclocking, since you can run memory at a lower voltage. please inform me if i am incorrect. thanks

 

[The_Prophecy]

Just because it's not listed on the compatibility charts at the manufacturer's website, doesn't mean it won't work. All the compatibility charts are, is a list of parts which the manufacturer have tested in their own labs to make sure they work with their product. This does not by any means imply that anything not listed on the compatibility charts, will not work with that product, it just means that the manufacturer hasn't tested it.

For example, If i buy a motherboard and a certain set of OCZ ram, and this specific set of OCZ is not on the compatibility list, that does not mean that set of OCZ will not work in that board. It means the manufacturer never tested that specific set of ram to be able to say "Yes, this set of OCZ ram will not have compatibility issues in our motherboard".

Edit.... if you don't like the way the specs are lining up, pick a different set of ram, or a different board.

 

[jamesgig]

i just want to be sure that i have room to oc.

 

[The_Prophecy]

You should be able to OC anyway, but if you get a set of DDR2-1000, you'll be able to OC even more. Of course if you go that way, the cost also increases. Using the DDR2-800 set, you should be able to OC the CPU by at least 100Mhz..... probably even 200.

 

[jamesgig]

is it possible to get around 600+mhz?

 

[sailer]

is it possible to get around 600+mhz?

Why would you want 600 mhz? That would be underclocking the board's potential. DDR2 800 runs at 800 mhz, and that's the standard for AM2. If anything, you would want to either overclock the DDR2 800 or go on up to DDR2 1000.

 

[jamesgig]

i was refering to the cpu overclock.

 

[The_Prophecy]

An extra 600Mhz with DDR2-1000, would be possible. Not going to happen with DDR2-800 though.

 

[sailer]

Ok, my misunderstanding. Its possible, as Prophecy said, with good enough ram, but difficult. Not likely at all with DDR2 800 ram, as he said.

 

[jamesgig]

if i used this RAM ddr2 1000 would i be able to get 600+ out of the X2 4000+ am2?

 

[The_Prophecy]

In theory.... yes. It also depends on how well the X2 4000+ overclocks as well.

 

[jamesgig]

can i use that memory on the M2N32-SLI since it is rated at 2.2v which is more than the mobo's 1.95v for the RAM? will i need to overclock the Patriot memory along with the cpu or will it be the right speed/timings?

thanks

 

[sailer]

can i use that memory on the M2N32-SLI since it is rated at 2.2v which is more than the mobo's 1.95v for the RAM? will i need to overclock the Patriot memory along with the cpu or will it be the right speed/timings?

thanks

You may have to adjust the voltage in BIOS, but the memory will work. Overclocking can be done separately for the cpu and the ram. Speed/ timing may be right as installed, but again, the BIOS may need adjustment to get the right figures. Only thing to do is install it, then on restart, go into the BIOS and check to see that everything is where you want it to be.