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you need DDR2 533MHz or 667MHz or 400MHz. I would go for 2 x 1GB 667MHz

 

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2 x 1GB 667MHz is what i already have?

 

667 is the fastest that mobo will take, if you need more then go for 2 x 2GB but go for 533MHz. The mobo is Micro ATX so it only has two slots so there isn't much room for upgrading.

 

well i have ran my mobo through crucials memory advisor and it comes up with a list of compatible ram ranging from 533MHz up to 1066MHz.

http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/listparts.aspx?model=45GM&pl=FOXCONN&cat=RAM#

 

do you have a motherboard manual? It will tell you in there.

You may or may not need a bios update to accept those higher ram speeds as the basic mobo only accepts 667 as the highest. I will have a look at foxcon website.

 

I have downloaded a manual but am having real probs navigating through it.

 

according to foxcom the highest speed the mobo can handle (if I have the correct one) is 667 see this link http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/detail_spec.aspx?ID=en-us0000315

The FSB of the mobo goes to 1066 so I doubt it will tak e1066MHz ram.

 

Generally fitting faster memory won't materially change the speed of the machine, and may make it more flaky.

I'd try and match what is there already.

Harry.

 

yes thats the right one and yes i see it says only 667MHz so according to Foxconn i can only upgrade to max 4GB 667MHz?
What would happen if i installed for example 800MHz ram?
Would it not run it?

 

If you want to speed the system up then go for a faster cpu. If you went for faster ram then the ram would operate at the max speed the motherboard could handle, but it could also make the system unstable. If your system can't take 800MHz then there is no need in doing it.

 

yes a new cpu is next inline but im still saving for that, i just wanna be sure that i have the best possible ram in my machine

 

if you have 667 MHz now then stick with that http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...LGA775 'Wolfdale' 2.66GHz (1066FSB) - Retail is around the best cpu you can get

 

yeh i think i'll go for 2 x 2GB 667MHz then in that case.

I actually had my eye on this cpu http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...LGA775 'Wolfdale' 3.16GHz (1333FSB) - Retail

 

your mobo can't take that cpu. You mobo can only handle upto 1066FSB

 

Hmm seems your right again GBL!
I am starting to come to the conclusion that my mobo sucks!!
If i could go back in time knowing what i know now i would build my own system instead of going to pc world!!

Thanx for your time mate appreciate it.

 

you could go for this which the best cpu your mobo will take and they are really good too http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...SLACR 95W Edition" 2.40GHz (1066FSB) - Retail

but yes your mobo does suck a bit, maybe start saving for a complete upgrade.