What memory shall i buy?

Rob_ZombiE · 12-05-2004, 05:13 AM

I recently bought a P4 3.2ghz and a IC7 Abit motherboard. i am using the RAM from my old machine (512mb DDR266) and the machine gets loss of framerate in games sometimes.is this ram too slow or do i need more? any ideas?? please help!! cheers

Pegasus · 12-05-2004, 07:47 AM

I think you need DDR400 RAM.

**johnwill** · 12-05-2004, 03:20 PM

I have the ABIT IC7-G, and it supports your memory, as well as faster memory up to DDR-400, which is what I use in mine. In truth, I would expect the video board to be a lot more limiting than your memory if you're running it in dual-DDR configuration. If you have a single module, then you may want to invest in a pair of PC3200 modules for maximum performance.

**Der Rabe** · 12-05-2004, 03:28 PM

In my past experience if you are experiencing framerate choppiness it may be you need a better video card. Ram helps but if you dont have a high end video card these day alot of the newer games especially FPS the tend to chop like crazy

**johnwill** · 12-05-2004, 06:47 PM

Yep, that would be my first guess as well...

Rob_ZombiE · 12-07-2004, 05:14 AM

Cheers for the advice, will get 2 ram chips ddr400 when i get some cash

, unless Santa brings it

btw i have a MSI Gforce4 MX420 64mb anyone think this card is good enough?

**Der Rabe** · 12-07-2004, 12:32 PM

These days a 128mb is almost the minimum requirement when it comes to video card but the more money you spend the better and faster the card.

**johnwill** · 12-07-2004, 03:49 PM

That's your first priority, that's a very marginal video card for any newer games.

12-05-2004, 05:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rob_ZombiE Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2 OS: WinXp	What memory shall i buy? I recently bought a P4 3.2ghz and a IC7 Abit motherboard. i am using the RAM from my old machine (512mb DDR266) and the machine gets loss of framerate in games sometimes.is this ram too slow or do i need more? any ideas?? please help!! cheers

12-05-2004, 03:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,654 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	I have the ABIT IC7-G, and it supports your memory, as well as faster memory up to DDR-400, which is what I use in mine. In truth, I would expect the video board to be a lot more limiting than your memory if you're running it in dual-DDR configuration. If you have a single module, then you may want to invest in a pair of PC3200 modules for maximum performance. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

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johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,654 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Yep, that would be my first guess as well... __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

12-07-2004, 05:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
Rob_ZombiE Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2 OS: WinXp	Cheers Cheers for the advice, will get 2 ram chips ddr400 when i get some cash , unless Santa brings it btw i have a MSI Gforce4 MX420 64mb anyone think this card is good enough?

12-07-2004, 03:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,654 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	That's your first priority, that's a very marginal video card for any newer games. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

12-05-2004, 07:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Pegasus Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 18 OS: Win98/2K-Pro/XP-Pro	I think you need DDR400 RAM.

12-05-2004, 03:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Der Rabe Watching from the shadows Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Currently In Michigan Posts: 1,140 OS: XP Sp3, Vista sp1, 2003 sp2	In my past experience if you are experiencing framerate choppiness it may be you need a better video card. Ram helps but if you dont have a high end video card these day alot of the newer games especially FPS the tend to chop like crazy

12-07-2004, 12:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Der Rabe Watching from the shadows Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Currently In Michigan Posts: 1,140 OS: XP Sp3, Vista sp1, 2003 sp2	These days a 128mb is almost the minimum requirement when it comes to video card but the more money you spend the better and faster the card.