Can I buy high-performance memory?

hedphix · 10-15-2007, 03:48 PM

I'm looking to upgrade the RAM in my cpu. Each time I run a memory configurator I get advised to buy the value version of the RAM (true for ocz, corsair, etc.). What is it about my system that makes this so?

I have a Gateway 838GM with all of the default hardware and settings (no upgrades yet):
http://support.gateway.com/s/PC/R/5389/5389sp3.shtml

I did buy Corsair's TWINX memory awhile back, but returned it because I couldn't get it up and running. I could boot up with no problem, but as soon as I tried running a program that required more graphics power (I think I tested it on GTA3), the computer would hang and I'd be forced to reboot.

Is there anything I can do short of replacing the motherboard to get high-performance memory to work?

Sorry for my ineptitude. I am admittedly a noob, but I'm working hard at educating myself.

Thanks.

**linderman** · 10-15-2007, 06:23 PM

Hello & Welcome to TSF

Sorry for my ineptitude. I am admittedly a noob, but I'm working hard at educating myself

first off I would like to say, we all start learning from the beginning! no short cuts, so therefore no need for "sorry for ineptitude" >>>>> we are all here to help YOU

& now on to your question

I think the reason why you get getting listing results for "value" ram is becasue most all manufactured PC's cant overclock, and thats what the whole purpose of high performance memory is all about.

by seeing as the big OEM builders have opted not to include settings that will allow you to "tweak" your system and memory settings, its really pointless to buy high performance ram.

if you want to anyway, we can try to give you some models that will suit your needs

just holler and let us know how we may help you

best regards'

joe

hedphix · 10-15-2007, 10:00 PM

That makes sense. I didn't realize that high-performance memory is specifically for overclocking, nor that manufactured PCs can't overclock. I'll definitely enlist your help if/when I decide to build my own machine. Thanks for the info, I appreciate it!

10-15-2007, 03:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
hedphix Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3 OS: Win XP Media Center Ed 2005 SP2	Can I buy high-performance memory? I'm looking to upgrade the RAM in my cpu. Each time I run a memory configurator I get advised to buy the value version of the RAM (true for ocz, corsair, etc.). What is it about my system that makes this so? I have a Gateway 838GM with all of the default hardware and settings (no upgrades yet): http://support.gateway.com/s/PC/R/5389/5389sp3.shtml I did buy Corsair's TWINX memory awhile back, but returned it because I couldn't get it up and running. I could boot up with no problem, but as soon as I tried running a program that required more graphics power (I think I tested it on GTA3), the computer would hang and I'd be forced to reboot. Is there anything I can do short of replacing the motherboard to get high-performance memory to work? Sorry for my ineptitude. I am admittedly a noob, but I'm working hard at educating myself. Thanks.

10-15-2007, 06:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,437 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Can I buy high-performance memory? Hello & Welcome to TSF Sorry for my ineptitude. I am admittedly a noob, but I'm working hard at educating myself first off I would like to say, we all start learning from the beginning! no short cuts, so therefore no need for "sorry for ineptitude" >>>>> we are all here to help YOU & now on to your question I think the reason why you get getting listing results for "value" ram is becasue most all manufactured PC's cant overclock, and thats what the whole purpose of high performance memory is all about. by seeing as the big OEM builders have opted not to include settings that will allow you to "tweak" your system and memory settings, its really pointless to buy high performance ram. if you want to anyway, we can try to give you some models that will suit your needs just holler and let us know how we may help you best regards' joe __________________ I still know nothing and I respect that fact, striving to improve and, along the way, help anyone that comes from the place that I used to be! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial Last edited by linderman; 10-15-2007 at 06:25 PM.

10-15-2007, 10:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
hedphix Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3 OS: Win XP Media Center Ed 2005 SP2	Re: Can I buy high-performance memory? That makes sense. I didn't realize that high-performance memory is specifically for overclocking, nor that manufactured PCs can't overclock. I'll definitely enlist your help if/when I decide to build my own machine. Thanks for the info, I appreciate it!