Some Q's on my first ever Computer built by me

xcrnrkyle · July 31st, 2003, 12:45 AM

Alright, I have some experience with building computers because I had to take apart the one I am currently using to put it into a new case. So I'll list what I have as of right now so my questions make sence.

AMD Athlon 1900 xp+ (Going to upgrade soon)
160gb Maxtor 8 meg cache 7200 ATA/133
Ti4400 GeForce 4 (Verto PNY)
19 inch flat screen Monitor
CD-RW 32x12x48 but might get a new black combo DVD-rom and CD-RW drive.
Case
XP Pro

Getting a new Mobo, most likely the Gigabyte GA-7N400 Pro SocketA.
Getting some DDR ram, and this is proalby where I need my most help.

So I would like some help on what ram I should buy, and in my manual for the HD it said that I would need a ATA/133 card to use it but the Gigabyte GA-7N400 Pro SocketA had that mentioned somewhere in it's discription so will I need to get one or not?

JPMiller · July 31st, 2003, 12:52 AM

4 x UDMA ATA 133/100/66 Bus Master IDE connectors....
This is quote off Gigabyte site...you will have no problem with Drive.
I would buy a min. of 512Mg of good 3200 DDRam.

July 31st, 2003, 01:03 AM

one thing to note on that board is the dual channel memory meaning you'll be better of buying two identical sticks of memory instead of just one. looks like a nice setup tho

XShadowZxX · July 31st, 2003, 01:33 AM

yea rich is rite, its better to do dual channel.

xcrnrkyle · July 31st, 2003, 01:56 AM

So will it still work to have two different types of DDR or even just one chip for a short while?

BTW I dont oc because I have no idea what i am doing when it comes to that department, and I've read a review that, that mobo doesnt allow you to oc. So that really wont be a - for myself.