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| Thread ID: 25699 | 2002-10-10 03:14:00 | RAM/MODEMS are there any don't buys | mikaelanz (1384) | Press F1 |
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| 87656 | 2002-10-10 03:14:00 | I am in the middle of trying to build a computer, the chaintech motherboard uses ddr 2700. Is there different classes of the same ram or a particular brand thats best or doesn't make any difference. The same applies to the 56k v90 voice/fax moderm- I was told that these vary in speed but I wouldn't know. advise please |
mikaelanz (1384) | ||
| 87657 | 2002-10-10 03:28:00 | RAM - As long as you buy it from a good supplier. They should always give it to you in an anti-static wrap. If they dont, walk out of the shop, it could already have been shocked. Modems - If it goes at 56K, it does... there are Rural Modems which are designed to increase speed in noisey conditions, but generally, try an get one with a driver. Hope that helps Cheers Chilling_Silence |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 87658 | 2002-10-10 03:34:00 | Legend all the way, memory with ltd. Lifetime wty has got to be good for the wallet. Granted that all memory is the same specs however the cheaper stuff does not have the best access times. Modems, external modems are best, depending on your machine and what you are trying to achieve. Linux does not like Internal unless they are D-link, or really expensive types. ($150, vs $65). |
Wayne H (1736) | ||
| 87659 | 2002-10-10 06:26:00 | Mikaelanz. Its important to get ram from a reputed supplier you should get 3yr warranty as long as you observe the anti static rules when fitting. Have used OEM ram for years excellent. | drys (347) | ||
| 87660 | 2002-10-10 07:48:00 | What do you mean by OEM ram???, I have previously bought generic sd 133 and fitted it so I've got the general idea but obviously ddr is something completely different. | mikaelanz (1384) | ||
| 87661 | 2002-10-10 08:01:00 | generic 333 ddr is ok | greenglass (1432) | ||
| 87662 | 2002-10-10 19:26:00 | Depends on what type of motherboard you have. That will tell you want type of RAM you will need to get. By the sound of if you need DDR RAM. Any DDR RAM should be aright but make sure you have the right speed. If you mother board bus speed is less than 300 then don't get DDR RAM 333 get DDR RAM 233MHz etc :) |
NathanTheKind (472) | ||
| 87663 | 2002-10-10 20:10:00 | I have a Chaintech 7VJL motherboard and I've tried two different Dick Smiths PCI modems in it but they stop it POSTing. I bought a different make modem and no problems. So there is obviously some problem with Chaintech's PCI slots. Also be aware that the 7VJL S102 versions can't support a higher multiplier than 12 and that it's 166Mhz FSB is not morking. Chaintech are said to be bringing out a S103 version which addresses these problems, so have a chat with your retailer about an exchange if you have the 7VJL S102 motherboard | crozier (2004) | ||
| 87664 | 2002-10-10 20:58:00 | Most computer stores will stock at least 2 to 3 different brands of RAM so if unfortunately u got one that doesn't work well with your motherboard, just take it back and change to another brand :) Legend is good. If possible get one with a CL2 rating for better performance, otherwise 2.5 is fine. As for modems .. try to get one with Lucent or Intel chipset if u're after internal ones, cheers. |
mashimaro (2168) | ||
| 87665 | 2002-10-11 02:03:00 | I've got the chaintech 7vjl apogee, I haven't had any problems yet but are you saying that there are ones to be aware of? Also it takes ddr 333 so it appears that as long as the warranty is fine any should do the trick. Modems- what exact problems did anyone have thanks |
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