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12 Replies Last post: Aug 15, 2007 5:57 AM by mphenterprises

Arther

184 posts since
May 30, 2007

Aug 14, 2007 2:03 PM

Hunting down memory

Ok I finally got off my butt and opened my case to check the exact memory I have. Then I went searching on the net for the exact match and am having trouble finding it.

Here is what I have exactly:
Corsair CM2X1024-6400
5-5-5-12
XMS6405 V 5.1

Now I found it on newegg but it was a 1gig chip and I am looking for two 512chips so I can take advantage of the duel channel. I currently have two 1 gig chips and am looking to add one more gig for a total of 3gig's.

Any one know where I might be able to find another GIG (2x512) of this exact model??

I searched several sites but have had no luck on the 1GIG (2x512)

Thanks in advance

jbking

967 posts since
Aug 29, 2006

1. Aug 14, 2007 2:09 PM

in response to: Arther

You may have to change the model if the size is part of the model, I think. I'd likely go to crucial.com and look up what they say as they should have the tool that will be compatible that would be how I'd go about finding the sticks you want.

Regards,
JB

Home Desktop: VoodooPC Hexx. AMD Athlon FX-60, 2 GB RAM, 2 x 250 GB HD, 7900 GTX video card. Home Laptop: HP dv4000, Pentium M, 2 GB RAM, 80 GB HD, ATi 700 Radeon Mobility

Arther

184 posts since
May 30, 2007

2. Aug 14, 2007 2:24 PM

in response to: Arther

jbking wrote:You may have to change the model if the size is part of the model, I think. I'd likely go to crucial.com and look up what they say as they should have the tool that will be compatible that would be how I'd go about finding the sticks you want.

Regards,

JB

Hey Jbking, the memory is corsair not Crucial :lol: I did go to Corsairs site 1st and they don't even list the same exact timming as the one i have :o the closest that I could find on there site (which they do not even sell them selfs :evil: ) was something like 5-5-5-16 and mine is 5-5-5-12 , but i did find a 1GIG chip on newegg that was exactly the same 5-5-5-12 but the only problem was it was a single 1GIG chip not 2X512 which is really what I want because of the duel channel.

jbking

967 posts since
Aug 29, 2006

3. Aug 14, 2007 2:29 PM

in response to: Arther

I was suggesting that you could try to use Crucial's site to try to find compatible memory, which may or may not be close enough to what you want.

Regards,
JB

Home Desktop: VoodooPC Hexx. AMD Athlon FX-60, 2 GB RAM, 2 x 250 GB HD, 7900 GTX video card. Home Laptop: HP dv4000, Pentium M, 2 GB RAM, 80 GB HD, ATi 700 Radeon Mobility

Arther

184 posts since
May 30, 2007

4. Aug 14, 2007 2:42 PM

in response to: Arther

jbking wrote:I was suggesting that you could try to use Crucial's site to try to find compatible memory, which may or may not be close enough to what you want.

Regards,

JB

I have always read that you always want to go with the exact same memory to avoid any problems which is why i was trying to find the exact same brand and timming.

lilxkid24

1,630 posts since
Jul 8, 2007

5. Aug 14, 2007 3:15 PM

in response to: Arther

well not really, you don't really get errors unless you installed it wrong so i would just follow crucial to avoid hassling lol

mphenterprises

9,119 posts since
Feb 19, 2007

6. Aug 14, 2007 3:36 PM

in response to: Arther

Hi Arther. I believe you may be taking that advice too literally. In my opinion, you should not deviate from the motherboard manufacturer's recommended memory. HOWEVER, you do not necessarily have to stick with the same manufacturer. You do not have to stick with Corsair but it is recommended to stay within the parameters of the motherboard.

That being said, the specs you provided of the memory doesn't really tell much. I just looked at your signature. Is everything current within your signature? If so, you can get any manufacturer's memory that fall inline with the memory specs in your signature. You could also take one of the chips out and take it to the local computer supply store to compare.

If your signature is not current, can you provide either:

The manufacturer and model of your computer (if manufactured computer)

The manufacturer and model of the motherboard (if custom computer)

This is my personal Dream PC: http://forums.pcworld.com/blogs/mphenterprises/2007/12/21/my-gift-to-myself

rgreen4

4,212 posts since
Oct 22, 2006

7. Aug 14, 2007 5:14 PM

in response to: Arther

Memory Found

Arther - Corsair puts the memory size in their part no. So the 512MB version is CM2X512-6400. But they have updated it and the new one is CM2X512A-6400.

Here is the Single Chip from New Egg, and here is the Twin Pack from Newegg.

I was familiar with these from researching memory for an upcoming computer build. The parts are due Thursday, however, I went with Kingston because it was on the Gigabyte approved list.

Arther

184 posts since
May 30, 2007

8. Aug 14, 2007 5:34 PM

in response to: Arther

mphenterprises wrote:Hi Arther. I believe you may be taking that advice too literally. In my opinion, you should not deviate from the motherboard manufacturer's recommended memory. HOWEVER, you do not necessarily have to stick with the same manufacturer. You do not have to stick with Corsair but it is recommended to stay within the parameters of the motherboard.

That being said, the specs you provided of the memory doesn't really tell much. I just looked at your signature. Is everything current within your signature? If so, you can get any manufacturer's memory that fall inline with the memory specs in your signature. You could also take one of the chips out and take it to the local computer supply store to compare.

If your signature is not current, can you provide either:

The manufacturer and model of your computer (if manufactured computer)

The manufacturer and model of the motherboard (if custom computer)

Yes my sig is up to date and current. I was just under the impression that you always wanted to stay with the exact same model and brand memory to avoid any problems so I was just trying to find the exact same.

Arther

184 posts since
May 30, 2007

9. Aug 14, 2007 5:35 PM

in response to: Arther

Re: Memory Found

rgreen4 wrote:Arther - Corsair puts the memory size in their part no. So the 512MB version is CM2X512-6400. But they have updated it and the new one is CM2X512A-6400.

Here is the Single Chip from New Egg, and here is the Twin Pack from Newegg.

I was familiar with these from researching memory for an upcoming computer build. The parts are due Thursday, however, I went with Kingston because it was on the Gigabyte approved list.

So do I have to be worried that the timmings are diffrent from the 512 X2 vs the two 1GIG chips I already have??

rgreen4

4,212 posts since
Oct 22, 2006

10. Aug 14, 2007 7:29 PM

in response to: Arther

Memory Timing

The timing on your CM2X1024-6400 is 5-5-5-12. It's even on the label. The timing of the CM2X512A-6400 is 5-5-5-12 and looking at the pictures on Newegg of the item shows the timing on the label.

Arther

184 posts since
May 30, 2007

11. Aug 15, 2007 5:53 AM

in response to: Arther

Re: Memory Timing

rgreen4 wrote:The timing on your CM2X1024-6400 is 5-5-5-12. It's even on the label. The timing of the CM2X512A-6400 is 5-5-5-12 and looking at the pictures on Newegg of the item shows the timing on the label.

Oh you are right if you look at the pic up close you do see it says 5-5-5-12 but on the right side of the screen if you click on specs they say 5-5-5-15? Strange

Cool I just orderd the twin pack..thanks for the help guys as normall yall are awsome:D