4 X 1GB work on an MSI Neo-F P35?

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#1 southeastblue
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I have an MSI Neo-F P35 currently with 2GB ram (2 x 1GB).

Now I have the option to add another 2GB of the same ram making 4 x 1GB. Does anyone know if I'll have problems or if it'll work fine? Also getting a CPU Cooler at the same time to bump my overclock up to 3.6 to 3.8Ghz if that makes a difference.

Thanks for any replies.

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#2 Mitjastiskovski
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I think it would be better if you have 2x2GB sticks rather than 4x1GB. I heard many MB have problems with stability when they have all four 4X1GB.

Anyway just want to ask you, I am thinking of getting E5200 but I don't know if I will need a BIOS update. I am planing on using the same Mobo as you. And if I will need a BIOS update, do I need another CPU to boot my PC, or is there some other way I can update the BIOS?

Ty for any help:D

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#3 IQT786
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it will work because i use 4x1gb ocz but you will need to up the north bridge to 1.5v if your bus is on 400fsb
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#4 southeastblue
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Yeah I had to update my BIOS as I couldn't adjust voltages otherwise. I did it via an MSI software utility you download from their website, takes 5 mins max. My CPU runs fine now and the motherboard is great!:) Strangely though updating the BIOS mde my CPU multiplier go from standard 12.5 to 12 and I can't make it any higher now. Not a problem if overclocking!

Also my FSB won't be touching 400, maximum will be just over 300 to get me 3.6 - 3.8Ghz I think, no more than about 315 so should be OK.

Thanks for the replies.

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#5 Mitjastiskovski
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Ty for replying but I want to know when you put the E5200 in, did the mobo recognise it straight away? Cause I heard that if Mobo dosen't recognise you need another CPU so you can start up the computer and update the bios.

Ty

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#6 southeastblue
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Worked fine out of the box, would be fine at stock speeds only updated due to wanting to control the voltage for my overclock.

The MSI Neo-F comes with a '45nm sticker' on the box and Version 1.6 BIOS. I needed version 1.9 (latest) to fix my problem though!:)

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#7 Mitjastiskovski
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Ty for the help man.I am getting MSI P35 NEO2-FR and E5200 soon. Was a little bit worried about the BIOS but not I am relaxed

Ty:)