Got DDR2 667 MHz RAM from Japan. Now what do i do with it??

[baccilus]

I got two modules of following configuration:
DIMM, 512MB, DDR2, PC5300, CL5, 667MHz.
Sadly i currently have a 915 mobo (with a P4 2.66GHz processor). Suggest me an upgrade so that i am able to utilize this RAM to the max. I may also want to upgrade my CPU sometime later, so keep that in mind.
One more thing, My budget is around 5000/- and i like to play games. So it should ideally have good onboard graphics and atleast a 5.1 surround sound support. I have heard of a foxcon mobo with ATI chipset which seemed to suit my needs but cant remember the model name. Look at that too or suggest some other mobo.

 

[blackpearl]

Rs 5000 is too less for an upgrade, you will get either a processor or a mobo, not both. Your processor is powerful enough for most application, so no need of changing it. Instead get a good graphics card - you can get card of decent performance at around Rs 7000. Since you are a gamer,you will not be satisfied with onboard graphics.

P4 2.66GHz
915 mobo
1 GB DDR2 RAM
A good graphics card.

Thats a pretty good configuration for you to last another 2 years. Trust me.

 

[paul_007]

u can go for intel 945 chipset based mobos which support DDR2

 

[baccilus]

I think i will go for this:
*in.asus.com/products4.aspx?l1=3&l2=11&l3=194&model=1251&modelmenu=1
I am only looking for a mobo upgrade. It should support the future conroe cpu's too.

 

[QwertyManiac]

I think the 965 supports the quad cores as well

 

[deathvirus_me]

U should get "MSI 915P/G Combo" .. it's basically ur 915 with ddr2 support , with a hell lot better performance i think .. and should be well under 5k's .. i think around 4k's ...

*www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=915P_Combo-FR&class=mb

*www.msicomputer.com/product/mb_image/MS-7058.jpg

I'd personally suggest this one if u want a cheap performing upgrade , ...

 

[baccilus]

I have a 667MHz RAM. This one supports just 533. Morover if i decide to go for Core2duo in future this will again be a problem. Show me a board better than the one i have in mind for my price range.

 

[blackpearl]

oops!! sorry guys, I forgot 915 doesn't support DDR2.

These are the mobos that supports conroe:

Asus P5LD2-VMSE = Rs 4950
Gigabyte GA-945GM-S2 = Rs 5100
Gigabyte GA-945-MRZ = Rs 4450
Intel D965RY = Rs 7200

But I can't gurantee you their availability.

 

[samrulez]

get a 965/975 based mobo....coz it will be futureproof....

 

[blackpearl]

get a 965/975 based mobo....coz it will be futureproof....

In today's age there is nothing called future proof. By the time you decide to get a new CPU, you will find the mobo you bought back then to make your PC "futureproof" is already outdated.