I've been going crazy trying to interpret the RAM specs for my new Mobo.
When i try to find the specs on Ram to buy I keep getting different spec listing and parameters. Im trying to find 2 x 1Gig Ram to max out the 2 slots on the Mobo w/ 2gig .
Computer Details are on my profile.
My board specs can be found here.
<http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_detail.php?UID=596>
This is all that is listed under Main Memory Requirements. i've been able to figure out everything up untilnow and is the last parts i need to complete the machine.
RAM requirements as listed on linked site:
Main Memory
• Available bandwidth up to 3.2GB/s (DDR 400) for single-channel mode.
• Supports two unbuffered DIMM of 2.5 Volt DDR SDRAM.
• Supports up to 2GB memory size without ECC.
• Supports only x8, x16 DDR devices with 4-bank.
If someone could explain to me what they mean by 4- Bank and x8 x16?
Im guessing x8 X16 refers to how dense the ram chips are but the 4-Bank is that 4 bit? Im really lost here due to the vagueness of the specs. Im not the type that likes to exhange things otherwised id just wing a guess. Im looking at 1GB PC3200 400MHz DDR at the moment but the minor details are sending me in circles as I try t make a final decision. Please help!
When i try to find the specs on Ram to buy I keep getting different spec listing and parameters. Im trying to find 2 x 1Gig Ram to max out the 2 slots on the Mobo w/ 2gig .
Computer Details are on my profile.
My board specs can be found here.
<http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_detail.php?UID=596>
This is all that is listed under Main Memory Requirements. i've been able to figure out everything up untilnow and is the last parts i need to complete the machine.
RAM requirements as listed on linked site:
Main Memory
• Available bandwidth up to 3.2GB/s (DDR 400) for single-channel mode.
• Supports two unbuffered DIMM of 2.5 Volt DDR SDRAM.
• Supports up to 2GB memory size without ECC.
• Supports only x8, x16 DDR devices with 4-bank.
If someone could explain to me what they mean by 4- Bank and x8 x16?
Im guessing x8 X16 refers to how dense the ram chips are but the 4-Bank is that 4 bit? Im really lost here due to the vagueness of the specs. Im not the type that likes to exhange things otherwised id just wing a guess. Im looking at 1GB PC3200 400MHz DDR at the moment but the minor details are sending me in circles as I try t make a final decision. Please help!