RAM Upgrade simple question:

rigz

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Im planning to buy a 4GB RAM (Max Capacity of my motherboard). I just want to ask, what are the things to consider before or choosing a good RAM? i dont want to buy it online, maybe il go to a computer store. Thanks anyway. :D

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What model is your MB?
We can't give you info about ram without knowing what you have.
 

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(EMAXX isn't a familiar maker/distributor in the US.)

You probably already have noted that the board has 2 DDR2 DIMM slots, so you need two 2GB DIMMs to max it out.

It supports DDR2 800/667/533, but I don't know whether you'd find any advantage with the faster types.
 

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