RAM Update Recommendation - Corsair XMS2 2GB DDR2 800MHz

[Yoda8232]

I currently have this RAM on a Foxconn A7DA-S motherboard (790 GX chipset):
CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)

I want to get more RAM but not really sure what I should do, should I get another kit of the same type? This model has 5-5-5-18 timings would a 4-4-4-12 kit work with it, even if I OC the slower ones to the faster speed? Also would any kit of the same brand work with my RAM, what would be the limitations?

I was also thinking just to save and get a 8GB kit, I know 8GB isn't that useful but I'd be more future proof especially with some 1066 MHz chips. I'm NOT looking to change my motherboard anytime soon.

[JD]

Probably best to grab a 2x2GB DDR2-1000/1066 kit and scrap your current RAM.

[Yoda8232]

Wow I never though of that lmao, that way I could get a another 4GB kit down the road if needed.

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[Silvgearx]

stick with the 800mhz ram for now. some new DDR2 are coming out in the next few months, those new ones are supposing to run at 1200mhz with 1.6V

[JD]

Originally Posted by 5ILVgeARX

stick with the 800mhz ram for now. some new DDR2 are coming out in the next few months, those new ones are supposing to run at 1200mhz with 1.6V

OCZ's Low Voltage stuff? It's been launched, it's rated at 1066MHz but can OC to 1200MHz with 1.85V (stock being 1.8V)

I don't see any reason to wait for it though, DDR2-1066 @ 2.1V is perfectly fine and provides plenty of headroom to OC.

[Yoda8232]

My motherboard says it only supports up to 1066, so what happens if I OC over that?
Thanks for the heads up.

[JD]

Originally Posted by Yoda8232

My motherboard says it only supports up to 1066, so what happens if I OC over that?
Thanks for the heads up.

Overclocking means going OVER the supported speeds. So I'm not really sure what you're asking here.

[Yoda8232]

Yeah I know that, so your saying that I could put any speed of DDR2 in my motherboard? Even 1200MHz when it says it's not supported, of course it would work but would the speeds work as advertised on my board. Here is some info on my board.
Foxconn A7DA-S 790GX Review - Overclockers Club

[JD]

Originally Posted by Yoda8232

Yeah I know that, so your saying that I could put any speed of DDR2 in my motherboard? Even 1200MHz when it says it's not supported, of course it would work but would the speeds work as advertised on my board. Here is some info on my board.
Foxconn A7DA-S 790GX Review - Overclockers Club

You'd have to manually set it tot 1200MHz, which would technically mean overclocking the motherboard, though the RAM would be perfectly fine with running it.

However there really isn't a point in wasting money on that. You'd be fine with 1066 at the most, 1000 and 800 are probably just as good, unless you're running some insane FSB.

[rjbarker]

I seen some Mushkin Redlines 1000 Mhz 2 x 2GB Kits for around $70 (damn, think I paid around $200 a year ago).....think it was NCIX.