ingeborgdot Posts: 448 +5 Jan 13, 2007 #1 Anyone know what memory works best with Asus P5B-E mobod? Any specific brand? Also, will I notice a difference between the 667 or 800 speed?
Anyone know what memory works best with Asus P5B-E mobod? Any specific brand? Also, will I notice a difference between the 667 or 800 speed?
Mirob Posts: 470 +5 Jan 14, 2007 #2 Without benchmarking it you will not be able to tell the difference. Most cheaper DDR2-800 uses Promos chip, the better ones use Micron D9GMH chips. If you want to save some money some CL5 DDR2-533 will work just fine. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820609026 I know that works fine with that mobo, but you will need to adjust the timings and voltage to spec. It is D9GMH.
Without benchmarking it you will not be able to tell the difference. Most cheaper DDR2-800 uses Promos chip, the better ones use Micron D9GMH chips. If you want to save some money some CL5 DDR2-533 will work just fine. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820609026 I know that works fine with that mobo, but you will need to adjust the timings and voltage to spec. It is D9GMH.