s939 opterons

k, thanks for all your help guys. i checked the manufacturer's sites and they both support opterons.
 
badninja3 said:
i think most do. but does the venus-core allow 4gb ram? how about 2x2x512mb dualchannel?

With 4x512MB of RAM, it taxes the memory controller to the extreme. If you plan on using 4 sticks, be prepared for a crappy overclock, if none at all.
 
ownage said:
With 4x512MB of RAM, it taxes the memory controller to the extreme. If you plan on using 4 sticks, be prepared for a crappy overclock, if none at all.
so i should just buy 1(or 2)x1gb stick for now? so it doesnt use all the slots, right?
 
gaming_freak said:
ide get 2x1gb dual channel

Agreed. Anymore would be a waste of cash. 1GB is almost too much for what you'll be needing it for, however, they will be the odd occation when you will. And 2GB's will be future proofing for you too. Dual channels a must for a good CPU such as that.

Get some 500MHz stuff, you'll need it for the 1GHz HyperTransport Bus. Or even better, get some 550 - 600, and overclock by increasing the FSB instead of the Multiplier.
 
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