Memory Suggestions for Asus P4C800 Deluxe or P4C800-E Deluxe

[0000AK]

I'm currently in the process of building a new machine and need some suggestions / input reguarding which memory module{s} to purchase. I am trying to achieve a multi-media / gaming machine. I plan on using a Asus P4C800 Deluxe or P4C800-E Deluxe MB {Haven't made final decision yet}, a P4 3GHz 800MHz FSB processor, ATI All-In-Wonder 9800 Pro {128MB} vid card, Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinum sound card, Sony’s Internal DVD±RW Drive DRU510A, {2} WD 120Gig HD's w/ 8M Buffer, and either 2000 Pro or XP Pro for a OS. I'm trying to put together a good system that will be expandable / versatile on somewhat of a budget. I am a advanced user but only a novice when it comes to overclocking and tweaking machines to their limits. My memory budget is what is getting cut into. I originally planned on starting this system out w/ 2Gigs of memory, but that's not happening. So, my question is this: What module{s} should I purchase to start this system off with? I'm not sure if I'll be going with 1Gig of memory, or 512MB of memory to start off with. So I guess I need both scenarios {what mod{s} to purchase if i only get 512MB and what mod{s} if I get 1Gig} keeping in mind that I will double my initial starting memory within 6 months.

Thanks
-Good ideas in need of some advanced knowledge-

additional - Is there a known memory issue with these boards? I have read good reviews, but when it comes to overclocking/tweaking the memory, it seems that it's pot-luck. Anybody have ANY success / unsuccessful stories or info to share before i purchase these items?

[cbuddha42]

hum building amd system but i went with GeIL GD3500-1000DR for 224 from newegg

[scraig248]

I'm finding myself in the same situation. Personally I would suggest going for 1GB total right now. The problem I've had is seeking out what ASUS recommends. I looked at their list of 512MB modules, and which ones could handle a maximum of 4 DIMMs in the motherboard. I couldn't find those precise chips anywhere. If anyone knows, please report in. I was thinking of Corsair TWINX1024-3200C2. The data sheet at www.corsairmemory.com states tested and packaged in pairs..modules tested together in ASIS P4C800 or A7N8X test setup. I also see Corsair has a TWINX1024-4000 that was similiar but it's quite expensive... around $390. I went to www.essencompu.com which I thought was an overall decent site due to the detail provided, recommendations, ratings, etc... but the memory they listed as a suggestion when looking at the P4C800-E deluxe says it won't work for i875P motherboards. Their support/sales/service doesn't have any comment on that.

[walt9876]

I seem to be in almost the exact frame of mind as you on my purchase plans! I was surprised to see your posts because I had many of the same questions. :-) If you have learned anything other than the few replies you got (I noticed your posts were over a month ago), I would be very grateful to hear any advice. I have the same motherboard, memory, and hard drive interests, and I hope to finalize in just a few days. I hope everything went well for you if you have bought already, and I hope to hear from you as well! -Walker

[walt9876]

I seem to be in almost the exact frame of mind as you on my purchase plans! I was surprised to see your posts because I had many of the same questions. :-) If you have learned anything other than the few replies you got (I noticed your posts were over a month ago), I would be very grateful to hear any advice. I have the same motherboard, memory, and hard drive interests, and I hope to finalize in just a few days. I hope everything went well for you if you have bought already, and I hope to hear from you as well! -Walker