MSI motherboard

[deuce]

I have a question about a MSI mobo with the VIA Pro266 chipset. It says it supports DDR SDRam and SDRam. I kinda remember when these dual memory boards came out that both memory types didn't work simultaneously... is that still the case? The product info for it didn't mention anything about it. So anyway... my question is can you use both types at the same time?

 

[rugrat]

No. What board is it, I only see 5 different pro266 boards on their website. Unless you have different sockets the sdr ram will not even fit. DDR is 184 pin, SDR is 168 pin.

You can down load the newest manuals here,
http://www.msicomputer.com/product/chipset/via_kt266.htm

Click on your board then click manual at the top of the next page.

SeeYa

 

[deuce]

The board I'm looking at is the link labled "Pro266" in my first post. Sorry if it was confusing.

Originally posted by deuce_mn
I have a question about a MSI mobo with the VIA Pro266 chipset.

I posted the link so you could pull it up from MSI's website, but I'll just list it here. Supports 3 DDR SDRAM DIMM up to 3 GB, and 2 SDRam DIMM up to 2 GB. I suppose it doesn't matter what speed DDR does it? It didn't say so I guess anything from PC-1600 to 2700 will work... no?

 

[rugrat]

Thanks for the info,
You are correct, the manual says nothing. I went to www.crucial.com and they recommend pc1600 or pc2100 for ddr and pc 100 or pc133 for sdr.
My guess based on other dual ram type boards, ypu probably have to run one or the other.

SeeYa

 

[Max19]

You cannot install both types of memory on ANY motherboard. You have to use one or the other.

 

[deuce]

Ok thats what I thought. I knew that was the way it was, and wasn't sure if it was still that way. I changed my mind though on it because I found an ASUS that was a little better for the same price. Same specs except it was onboard 3Com LAN. What are your thoughts on cheap CDRW? Are they worth the money you save?... or do they make too many mistakes?

 

[Max19]

The only "mistakes" I've seen with CDRW disks occur when they're written using packet writing rather than burning them as CDRs.

 

[deuce]

So if I get a cheap CDRW say $50 for 16x10x40 or so I won't need to worry about having an abundant supply of coasters? I usually go for quality more than saving a few $$ but right now I have no choice. I already have a P4 and need to replace another computer here and so I'm not getting another P4... and so anyway I spent to much building the P4 but it is completely loaded.

 

[Max19]

I thought you were referring to cheap CDRW disks, not drives. I would never buy a no-name brand CD-RW drive to save money. Quality is poor, support is non-existent, and drivers are hard to come by. I'd rather keep using my relatively slow CD-RW drive which turns out one coaster every few hundred CDs than purchase a fast drive that isn't reliable.

It's a decision you have to make based on your needs and finances.

 

[deuce]

Yeah ok that is usually they way I do it. I would rather have a Yamaha or a Plextor but I found a good Sony 12x10x40 for $70 on uBid so I am satisfied. It also burns double density discs... I haven't seen those anywhere... have you? Do you know how much they go for and are they worth it?

 

[deuce]

Also... I have been looking for this ASUS board with the VIA 266 Chipset... it is supposed to sell for about $85 retail but everyone on the internet sells it for $120 or so plus shipping... and nobody here in town sells many computer parts. Do you know of where I can find that for a good price? The reviews I read on it were really good. Looks like a great board but I can't find it for a good price, so I may need to get a different one.