New Build with some recycled parts... Questions/Advice! Please

[James Colbert]

Why wouldn't my ram work ?? The mobo is rated to work with DDR2 533/667/800/1066... My ram is DDR2 667mhz

Even if the specs are the same, this doesn't guarantee compatibility with a given motherboard. There are 3 ways you can find out:

1) Here is a link to Kingston's Memory Configurator:

Kingston Technology Company - Kingston Memory Search - Search by Manufacturer/Model

You will need to know the model# of your RAM.


2) The other method is to check the motherboard mfr's site or call them to find out if your memory is compatible.

3) You can call the RAM mfr. They should be able to tell you. But have a look at the Kingston configurator first.

James

 

[James Colbert]

It's retail

Excellent!

 

[Ballistic]

That sucks.. My ram is not listed in the list of ram that works with the mobo provided by biostar... The list actually seems exceedingly small

 

[James Colbert]

That sucks.. My ram is not listed in the list of ram that works with the mobo provided by biostar... The list actually seems exceedingly small

I suppose there's still the chance that your existing RAM might work with it, but RAM incompatibilities can give large headaches (if they allow boot, that is...)

Do you have a link to the list?

 

[Ballistic]

I'm gonna email support and see what they say since im still waiting on cooler and case I should get an answer before I begin building but this does truly suck... I just assumed most if not all DDR2 rated within the boundaries of the specified mhz from the mobo would work

 

[James Colbert]

Post back to let us know how it worked out or if you need further help.

James

 

[Ballistic]

Post back to let us know how it worked out or if you need further help.

James

Will do... if I get it up and going I'll also post some pics but that may be a week from now dependent upon how long the cooler and case take to reach me... But if I need to also purchase new ram that may take a while since I have already spent all that my budget could handle this month

 

[LiquidSnak]

If you are ordering from newegg it will take three days

 

[Ballistic]

I ordered the case on late friday.. It shipped today and I received tracking details around 2 this afternoon.. It's estimated to arrive on the 22nd... But I never pay for the rush processing, so some times it's 3 days and other times it's longer... The cooler I decided on is a different story... buy.com had it at ten dollars below newegg so I bought from them... First time buying there so I don't know how fast their turn around is.... But I may not be able to do anything if the ram modules don't work... That was a huge over sight on my part... Now all I can do is cross my fingers and hope they work because I don't have $180 dollars to spend buying 3 of the cheapest 2GB modules that the biostar website list as compatible with the mobo -frowns-

 

[Ballistic]

This is a link to the list of compatible ram modules... Very few 2GB options TBH





http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/memory_report.php?S_ID=429

 

[James Colbert]

... Now all I can do is cross my fingers and hope they work because I don't have $180 dollars to spend buying 3 of the cheapest 2GB modules that the biostar website list as compatible with the mobo -frowns-

Since this board runs in dual channel and has 4 slots, you will need either 2 or 4 sticks of RAM.

One (or all) of the RAM sets at the link below may be compatible. I would verify before buying:

Amazon.com: twin2x4096-6400c4dhx

James

 

[Ballistic]

... Now all I can do is cross my fingers and hope they work because I don't have $180 dollars to spend buying 3 of the cheapest 2GB modules that the biostar website list as compatible with the mobo -frowns-

Since this board runs in dual channel and has 4 slots, you will need either 2 or 4 sticks of RAM.

One (or all) of the RAM sets at the link below may be compatible. I would verify before buying:

Amazon.com: twin2x4096-6400c4dhx

James

I believe my current board also runs in duel channel and I have never had issues with 3 sticks rather then the complete four

 

[Ballistic]

btw thanks for the link but even if they did work i can't afford them for a while.. Still hoping I can get my current ram to work until I get the extra funds

 

[LiquidSnak]

dual channel is a mode, not a requirement

 

[Darician]

This is a link to the list of compatible ram modules... Very few 2GB options TBH





BIOSTAR :: A770E :: Memory Support

All that really is a list of sticks that they've tested with the motherboard and certified as compatible. Other RAM usually works just fine; I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[LiquidSnak]

Especially with biostar. I think they are a little understaffed or lazy.

 

[James Colbert]

I believe my current board also runs in duel channel and I have never had issues with 3 sticks rather then the complete four

Nor will you have 'issues', but running in dual channel squeezes the most out of your RAM (2 channels of bandwidth rather than just one). Under the right circumstances, that gain can be quite useful. Plus, if you end up having to buy other RAM, you would have 8GB as opposed to 6GB.

The 'right circumstances' would include any program that handles large amounts of data (such as Photoshop and others). Intensive multi-tasking can also benefit.

James

 

[Ballistic]

The case arrived from newegg the other day... but upon inspection I realized that the box within the case didn't include the motherboard standoffs, instead I was accidentally given two of the same package of SSD-HDD adapter tray screws... Where would I even buy those things and how do I know which size is the correct size ???

 

[LiquidSnak]

There is really no reason that an NZXT case should not have come with screws. Have you looked for a small baggie taped somewhere inside the case?

If it didn't come with them, let newegg know, and they will probably send you out some. In the case that they refuse (which I doubt, I bought a GPU two weeks ago, and the price dropped $20 over the weekend, they sent me a $20 credit when I asked), you can get screws the cheapest on Amazon.com:

Newegg.com - StarTech SCREWNUTM Jackscrew Standoffs

Amazon.com: StarTech STANDOFF632 632 Brass Standoffs (15 Pack): Electronics: Reviews, Prices & more

Case in point, $10 less

Here is a little box of stuff you might need (screws and whatnot)

Amazon.com: Link Depot Accessory Computer Screws Kit 68Pcs: Electronics: Reviews, Prices & more

and another:

Amazon.com: Ultra Products ULT-31338 All Purpose Assorted PC Screws: Electronics: Reviews, Prices & more

 

[Ballistic]

There is really no reason that an NZXT case should not have come with screws. Have you looked for a small baggie taped somewhere inside the case?

If it didn't come with them, let newegg know, and they will probably send you out some. In the case that they refuse (which I doubt, I bought a GPU two weeks ago, and the price dropped $20 over the weekend, they sent me a $20 credit when I asked), you can get screws the cheapest on Amazon.com:

Newegg.com - StarTech SCREWNUTM Jackscrew Standoffs

Amazon.com: StarTech STANDOFF632 632 Brass Standoffs (15 Pack): Electronics: Reviews, Prices & more

Case in point, $10 less

Here is a little box of stuff you might need (screws and whatnot)

Amazon.com: Link Depot Accessory Computer Screws Kit 68Pcs: Electronics: Reviews, Prices & more

and another:

Amazon.com: Ultra Products ULT-31338 All Purpose Assorted PC Screws: Electronics: Reviews, Prices & more

I thought it would be there too but I searched that case up and down like three times already... No stand offs to be found