Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2004 16:16:31 -0500
From: Quatrain
To: Hot Deals Maniac
Subject: Regarding your Best Buy PC 4000 DDR Memory

Yes, there are a lot of computers that can use this RAM.  Intel makes an
800mhz bus, and going forward, that is where most (if not all) Intel PC's
will be using.  So, this is a very pertinent RAM for the masses.   And
512MB is not a bad place to start...


Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2004 16:31:33 -0500 (EST)
From: Hot Deals Maniac
To: Quatrain
Subject: Re: Regarding your Best Buy PC 4000 DDR Memory

Intel's 800MHz bus has installed memory running at 400MHz, so 500MHz 
memory should only run at 400Mhz, right?  I think the 800MHz buses all 
require DDR memory to be installed in pairs, ala "dual-channel", making 
two 400MHz memories run at 800MHz, ala the 800MHz bus rating?


Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2004 17:41:08 -0700
From: Mark F.
To: Hot Deals Maniac
Subject: Comment: 512MB PC4000 DDR computer memory $112, or $100 after rebate

Regarding bus speed. The latest Intel P4s have a FSB of 800MHz. This is a 
mis-nomer because the actual clock going to the RAM is 400MHz, but data is 
collected on the rising edge as well as the falling edge of the clock, 
thereby providing an effective throughput of 800MHz. The higher speed memory 
sticks available are for over-clockers who wish to push the performance of 
their systems beyond the rated specifications of the processor. With 
appropriate cooling of the processor (and a motherboard that will allow bios 
timing tweaks), people have been able to push the FSB beyond 1GHz. Just a 
little FYI.


Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2004 18:59:29 -0800 (PST)
From: Stranger808
To: Hot Deals Maniac
Subject: Best Buy 512MB PC4000 DDR computer memory Comment

    Although many new AMD and Intel chipsets are
including dual channel memory controlers they do not
requier you to use two dimms at a time. You can use
these boards with one dimm if you wish but the board
will preform at a reduced level. Many everyday users
will not notice the impact. I own this memory and this
is a very good deal to anyone who is an overclocker or
is looking to have something that will follow them
through to their next upgrade path. Also Newegg
regulerly lists this ram for as much as 155$ per 512mb
stick, the lowest I have seen it before today is 119$
which is Frys everyday price.