Which type of memory????

[skyehawke]

Hello folks, I hope this finds you well!

I have, I think, just a few more questions, if you’ll suffer them, regarding my future PC build.
It will be built within an Ultra MicroFly MTX case, 450w PSU, Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-2SH AMD 780G chipset MoBo,

http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Mot ... MA78GM-S2H

and an AMD X2 4850e CPU.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6819103255

I intend to employ Windows XP Pro as the OS. This system will be used for a few flight sims such as Ubisoft’s IL-2 series, MS Combat Flight Sim and MS Flight Sim, high def/BluRay DVD playback, music storage, and occasional internet surfing and email.

This motherboard has 4 banks for memory and is said to support DDR2 1066. I at this time, do not understand enough about the various qualities of memory in order to determine which type of memory to use.
When faced with “Dual Channel”, and that only “certain” processors support it, and a *note* on GigaByte’s website:

“Note: Due to AMD AM2+ CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is only supported by 1 dimm per channel.”

It then says downgrade to “…DDR2 800…”

I am getting more and more confused as I go!!!

1st question: What type of memory would best suit my intended use?

2nd question: Will the on board Realtek ALC889A audio meet my needs for HD movies with Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound, or should I add a PCI sound card?

The MoBo has built in audio as follows:
1. Realtek ALC889A codec
2. High Definition Audio
3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
4. Support for DTS (dts NEO:PC)
5. Support for S/PDIF In/Out
6. Support for CD In
Again, thank you all for your previous answers to my questions. You’ve been most helpful.

Take care

Patrick

[DMB2000uk]

DDR2 800Mhz will do you fine.

2GB if you are going 32bit OS, 4GB if you are going 64bit OS and have the extra cash.

Is your sound going to a separate reciever/amp and via what?
Some people find integrated audio to be fine for their needs (i.e. sounds good enough), your best bet is try it with the integrated and see if that is ok for your needs.
If it isn't it's easy to upgrade it.

Dan

[skyehawke]

Thanks for the reply, Dan.

The sound will be run through a Pioneer 7.1 Receiver.

I'm thinking your suggestion regarding the sound is valid, considering I just noted the MoBo
has an Optical out, and I believe has DTS and Dolby Digital "pass through'.

I wish to again thank you and the others in previous threads who have replied and helped me.

I wish you well

Patrick

[DMB2000uk]

Glad to help ^_^

Dan

[martini161]

if your going to be going through that nice a reciver than i believe (if you care at all about audio fedelity) that your integrated sound is going to be kind of a bottle neck of sorts. but i agree with dan, try it and if you dont like it switch