New setup here

[Spicker]

Another fresh install because the one I just did is on a spare ATA66 "test" drive.

CPU $202 CDN.
MB $165 CDN.

Cheap!!

where did u buy it from?

[Virtualbody1234]

http://www.ordicentre.com/OrdicentreMainE.htm

[Spicker]

nice...too bad they dont ship..

but not like im buying anything atm

[clocker]

I ran into a similar set of problems with both the DFI LanParty ( would NOT POST with my 9600XT) and the new MSI Neo Platinum ( will not work with all three DIMM slots used).
Oddly, with the MSI I did not need to load SATA drivers during Windows install, in fact, trying to install the drivers would freeze the PC.
It was easily the crankiest XP install I have ever performed, but all seems well so far.

Have fun VB, you'll love it when you're done.

[RPerry]

VB1234,
Wish I had been home when you posted this. I am running the ATI All in wonder 9800 pro with no problems. I do however have a problem with my Ram. I noticed when I running my PC2700 that I was only showing 512mb. I tried it in slots 1+3 as per directions, but the bastard wouldn't boot up. I switched them to 2 and 4 as well with the same problem. So then I put them in slots 1+2, and I booted up with no problem, and was reading 1.0 gb of memory. After a reboot, I was only showing 512. I was not upset, as I went the next day and bought PC3200DDR 400 and installed that. I am having the same damn problem. 1GB of memory installed, only showing 512. if I try to put it in the directed slots ( 1+3 or 2+4) I get " Early chipset initialization" on my D-bracket warning lights, and it refuses to boot. I am about to take my whole case to the place where I bought the MB and processor, unless perchance you know of something I could have done wrong.....
incidently, the PC2700 is good, its installed on my old MB which I used to give my brother-in-law as a gift.
As you know, I have the same set-up as you, so hopefully you se something I might not have

[Virtualbody1234]

@RPerry, Look at the MSI site here: http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p...2-FIR&class=mb

At the left of the screen you'll see a list of supported memory. Are your sticks listed there? I am using 2 sticks of Corsair without problem. The only thing I don't see it display Dual Channel anywhere. But I did run the memory benchmarks in EVEREST Home Edition. It showed as Dual PC3200 DDR so I assume it really is running in Dual Channel mode. I'm still looking into this.

[RPerry]

actually, mine is not listed. I'm using:Centon Electronics IITG18TVC 512MB
though I find it hard to believe that this is the problem when its readin gone just fine, and I can switch them around and it still reads only one

[Virtualbody1234]

Are they modules with RAM chips on both sides of the stick or single sided?

[RPerry]

they have chips on both sides

[Virtualbody1234]

That could be your problem.
If you look at the MSI site you'll see:

Recommended Memory Combination List
DIMM Slots Max Speed
Green Purple
DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4
- S - - DDR 400
- D - - DDR 400
- S - S DDR 400
- D - D DDR 400
S S S S DDR 400
D D D D DDR 333
S: Single Side
D: Double Side

So to get double sided RAM to work they need to be in slots 2 and 4.