New Build Opteron 165 - This memory okay?

[sseligson]

CORSAIR XMS 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit System Memory - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.a ... 6820145574

Also this price okay?

[GottaLoveAMD]

Yes, that's good memory, but I think Corsair rates their CAS2 line for only CAS 2.5 in AMD-based systems. That's just something to keep in mind. Other than that, Corsair XMS is always on the top of my trusted memories list. In fact, I almost bought that stuff a couple days ago, but ended up going with some PC-4000 G.Skill instead.

[wind_comm]

=( I wish I could get some ram like that

and glamd you bum...g.skill.....

[sseligson]

Is there something out there cheaper that is as good. also Gottaloveamd not really sure what you mean about the CAS 2.5 and what that would mean for me?

[GottaLoveAMD]

Well, CAS refers to latency...lower being better. The best you're going to get is CAS 2 and the worst is CAS 3. The performance difference isn't too great, but CAS 2 RAM is preferable and generally higher quality. If I were you, I'd just go with that Corsair. The price is excellent for the quality.