Memory for Gigabyte MA790FX-DS5

Liqourice · Feb 29, 2008, 10:02 AM

Can anyone give me a hint on what mems are the best for said motherboard?

I moved the old Apacer ones from my previous motherboard to begin with but they don't feel like the best possible option, I'm sure I can find mems with better performance and stability. I know to little about mems though so I'm hoping someone can help me out a bit and tell me which ones to get to maximise performance and allow for a better overclock.

OldBuzzard · Mar 1, 2008, 03:25 AM

I found this on the CORSAIR page:

Welcome to Corsair :: Memory Configurator

Gives a number of options for that board.

Liqourice · Mar 1, 2008, 12:34 PM

Hmm...

Question is, does the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ support 1066 mems? If not then I'd better wait to buy new memory until I get a new CPU.

All I know is that the Apacer ones I have now does not overclock well...

Edit to add: No it doesn't.. so the question is, do I buy new memory now.. 2x1 Gb 800MHz isn't that expensive but then I have to buy new ones again when I upgrade the CPU.

**dj_stick** · Mar 6, 2008, 01:37 AM

if you do get 1066 ram, it should still wok, just running at the highest frequency your cpu allows

PandaZ3 · Mar 6, 2008, 04:34 AM

I agree I would buy the Ram I think I am going to want and then wait on the CPU. Only one Ram buy and I should be satisfied with it using either CPU.

Liqourice · Mar 6, 2008, 11:19 AM

Ok, that makes things a bit easier then!

Feb 29, 2008, 10:02 AM	#1
Liqourice HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stockholm Posts: 1,715 Rep Power: 98 System Specs	Memory for Gigabyte MA790FX-DS5 Can anyone give me a hint on what mems are the best for said motherboard? I moved the old Apacer ones from my previous motherboard to begin with but they don't feel like the best possible option, I'm sure I can find mems with better performance and stability. I know to little about mems though so I'm hoping someone can help me out a bit and tell me which ones to get to maximise performance and allow for a better overclock.

Mar 1, 2008, 03:25 AM	#2
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,783 Rep Power: 145 System Specs	I found this on the CORSAIR page: Welcome to Corsair :: Memory Configurator Gives a number of options for that board. __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

Mar 1, 2008, 12:34 PM	Thread Starter #3
Liqourice HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stockholm Posts: 1,715 Rep Power: 98 System Specs	Hmm... Question is, does the Athlon 64 X2 5200+ support 1066 mems? If not then I'd better wait to buy new memory until I get a new CPU. All I know is that the Apacer ones I have now does not overclock well... Edit to add: No it doesn't.. so the question is, do I buy new memory now.. 2x1 Gb 800MHz isn't that expensive but then I have to buy new ones again when I upgrade the CPU. Last edited by Liqourice; Mar 1, 2008 at 12:41 PM.

Mar 6, 2008, 04:34 AM	#5
PandaZ3 HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cornelius, Oregon Posts: 419 Rep Power: 0	I agree I would buy the Ram I think I am going to want and then wait on the CPU. Only one Ram buy and I should be satisfied with it using either CPU. __________________ It has to be Plugged In? To electricity? Video cards in house, 5770, 4650, HD 3870, X1950 XTX, X1900 XTX, X1900 XT and X1900 Crossfire, 2 X1800 XT's, X850 Pro, X800 Pro, AIW 9600XT, 9600 Pro, 9550 SE, 9200, 7000. XFX 6800 GS

Mar 6, 2008, 11:19 AM	Thread Starter #6
Liqourice HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stockholm Posts: 1,715 Rep Power: 98 System Specs	Ok, that makes things a bit easier then!