I think I'm gonna order the MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM, but I don't know what memory setup to use. I know with some boards if you use 2 DIMM's of double sided memory, you will not get the full DDR400, you will get 333mhz. To me this seems like a big waste in performance. Should I shell out the extra money (really would not like to) for one GIG dimm, or use 2 for this board?
http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=K8N_Neo2_Platinum&class=mb
The chart at the bottom says you can run 2 DIMM's at 400mhz. BUT, then farther down on the page it says:
Always insert the memory modules into the GREEN slots first, and it is strongly recommended not to insert the memory modules into the PURPLE slots while the GREEN slots are left empty.
http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=K8N_Neo2_Platinum&class=mb
The chart at the bottom says you can run 2 DIMM's at 400mhz. BUT, then farther down on the page it says:
Always insert the memory modules into the GREEN slots first, and it is strongly recommended not to insert the memory modules into the PURPLE slots while the GREEN slots are left empty.