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[Dark Mantis]

Nice card and nice price. At least you will get it before the VAT rise! 

Let us know your impressions of the card when you get it please.

[Sqawker]

Guys,

http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=GA-890XA-UD3

The above link points to a guaranteed-compatible memory upgrade kit for the GA-890xa-ud3 mobo.
 ((8GB Kit (4GBx2), 240-pin DIMM, DDR3 PC3-10600 memory module  CT2KIT51264BA1339 ))

I assume that this is dual channel memory.  How would I know that from the description?
 
I was looking for 1333 speed in the description and I find “DDR3 PC3-10600” what does the PC3-10600 mean? 

I finally found a 1333 in “DDR3-1333” .  I assume that this is the module’s speed?

This is Crucial’s  4GBX2 Kit that they say will work for the GA-890XA-UD3 Mobo.
If I come back several months from now and match all the specs for this kit and order a second kit like this, should the total of  ‘ four X 4GB’ ( 2 separate kits) work together?

It sounds like this is THE KIT that will work. Good chance?

Thx, Sqawker

[Dark Mantis]

The memory should be fine and the Dual Channel as opposed to Single Channel is just decided from the BIOS.

10600 is the same as 1333Mhz.

1333 is the Mhz speed of the memory.

Yes in theory if you purchase the same kit in a few months time it should be compatible with the one you purchase today.

Should be fine.

[Sqawker]

I bought a REFURBISHED (for whatever reason) new  Caviar Black 1TB  (WD1001FALS)  Western Digital SATA 3.0GB/sec HDD from the MicroCenter ($59).  I know it may be a risk, but I am going to take it.  It was just the drive so I am going to research and learn. 

I will start Tuesday or Wednesday on putting the system together.  I found in the WD site  (http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=2534&p_created=&p_cats=185&p_cv=1.185&p_pv=2.279&p_prods=227,279#jumper   jumper settings. 

What are "SSC" and "1.5 Gb/s data transfer speed activated" jumpers?  Should I use them or just take the "Standard configuration" of no jumper? I am under the "JUMPER SETTINGS FOR SATA 3.0 Gb/s 3.5in Hard Drives".

Thx, Sqawker

[Dark Mantis]

I wouldn't worry about it being refurbished as that can cover just about any scenario from a broken packaging to a complete rebuild. You will still get the warranty so there is nothing to worry about.

Leave the jumper setings as you have them now.

[soarwitheagles]

I bought a REFURBISHED (for whatever reason) new  Caviar Black 1TB  (WD1001FALS)  Western Digital SATA 3.0GB/sec HDD from the MicroCenter ($59).  I know it may be a risk, but I am going to take it.  It was just the drive so I am going to research and learn. 

I will start Tuesday or Wednesday on putting the system together.  I found in the WD site  (http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=2534&p_created=&p_cats=185&p_cv=1.185&p_pv=2.279&p_prods=227,279#jumper   jumper settings. 

What are "SSC" and "1.5 Gb/s data transfer speed activated" jumpers?  Should I use them or just take the "Standard configuration" of no jumper? I am under the "JUMPER SETTINGS FOR SATA 3.0 Gb/s 3.5in Hard Drives".

Thx, Sqawker

Sqawker,

Hey, are you in the USA?  If so, may I ask what city?

Not long ago Target was selling the WD 2tb external HD's for $69.99.  Many people purchased them and lots of em' also removed the 2tb HD from the enclosure and installed them as internal HD's.

Are you in the US?

Soar

[Sqawker]

Sorry Soar,

I've been out-of-pocket but I'm back.  I am in Dallas Texas.  I'll check target out.

Thx