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As always - &nbsp;MANY THANKS 
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Folks,<br />
I am building a new pc and I have a query concerning memory and FSB. &nbsp;The config is as follows:<br />
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- Asus P4C800-E Motherboard (4 x Dimm slots)<br />
- Intel Pentium 4 3.066Ghz Prescott (800Mhz)<br />
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My first question is concerning memory... &nbsp;to operate in Dual Channel mode it is recommended I purchase the identical memory. &nbsp;I am needing at least 2GB memory with an option to upgrade.<br />
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Would you therefore recommend purchase 1GB x 2 leaving option for upgrade or 4 x 512MB cheaper but more expensive to upgrade.<br />
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Also I have checked the Corsair Web Site for compatability and they have come up with DDR-550 and DDR-500 (XMS-4000). &nbsp;However the Motherboard manual shows no mention of this. &nbsp;Is this new?<br />
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Anything special do I need to do to ensure that FSB &amp;&nbsp;Memory match?<br />
<br />
Cheers<br />
<br />
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Folks,
I am building a new pc and I have a query concerning memory and FSB.  The config is as follows:

- Asus P4C800-E Motherboard (4 x Dimm slots)
- Intel Pentium 4 3.066Ghz Prescott (800Mhz)

My first question is concerning memory...  to operate in Dual Channel mode it is recommended I purchase the identical memory.  I am needing at least 2GB memory with an option to upgrade.

Would you therefore recommend purchase 1GB x 2 leaving option for upgrade or 4 x 512MB cheaper but more expensive to upgrade.

Also I have checked the Corsair Web Site for compatability and they have come up with DDR-550 and DDR-500 (XMS-4000).  However the Motherboard manual shows no mention of this.  Is this new?

Anything special do I need to do to ensure that FSB & Memory match?

Cheers




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