ABIT AW8MAX Motherboard Memory Upgrade

Boost the performance of your ABIT AW8MAX computer by upgrading its memory. With more memory, you can also enjoy running multiple programs at the same time.

Cheap memory is often the cause of random fatal exception errors, stop messages and reboots. Buy quality memory from here for a stable ABIT AW8MAX system. The computer memory upgrade choices listed here have been tested for quality and compatibility with your ABIT AW8MAX motherboard. In addition, you get a limited lifetime warranty and free technical support with your computer memory upgrade.

ABIT AW8MAX Motherboard Specs:

• 240-pin DIMM Banking: 4 (2 banks of 2)
• Chipset: Intel 955X
• DDR2 SDRAM Frequencies: PC2-4200 and PC2-5300
• Error Detection Support: Non-ECC only
• Graphics Support: PCI Express x16
• Max Unbuffered DDR2 SDRAM: 8192MB
• Module Types Supported: Unbuffered only
• Supported DRAM Types: DDR2 SDRAM only
• USB Support: 2.x Compliant

These 240-pin DIMM modules are compatible with your AW8MAX:

2GB kit (1GBx2) DDR2 PC2-4200, CL=4, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-533, 1.8V, 128Meg x 64

2GB kit (1GBx2) DDR2 PC2-5300, CL=5, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-667, 1.8V, 128Meg x 64

1GB DDR2 PC2-4200, CL=4, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-533, 1.8V, 128Meg x 64

1GB kit (512MBx2) DDR2 PC2-4200, CL=4, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-533, 1.8V, 64Meg x 64

1GB DDR2 PC2-5300, CL=5, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-667, 1.8V, 128Meg x 64

1GB kit (512MBx2) DDR2 PC2-5300, CL=5, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-667, 1.8V, 64Meg x 64

512MB DDR2 PC2-4200, CL=4, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-533, 1.8V, 64Meg x 64

512MB kit (256MBx2) DDR2 PC2-4200, CL=4, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-533, 1.8V, 32Meg x 64

512MB DDR2 PC2-5300, CL=5, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-667, 1.8V, 64Meg x 64

256MB DDR2 PC2-4200, CL=4, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-533, 1.8V, 32Meg x 64

256MB DDR2 PC2-5300, CL=5, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR2-667, 1.8V, 32Meg x 64

ABIT AW8MAX Memory FAQ

Can I use DDR memory?

No, only DDR2 memory can be used in the ABIT AW8MAX. DDR2 operates at a lower voltage. DDR2 also uses a different notch than DDR so you can cannot plug it into an incompatible bank.

What does PC2-4200 and PC2-5300 mean?

The number is the throughput speed of the memory in megabytes per second. The speed you need depends on what the installed CPU supports. You can also run faster rated memory for future upgrading or overclocking.

What does the CL number mean?

Column Address Strobe (CAS) Latency, or CL for short, specifies how many clock cycles the ABIT AW8MAX motherboard must wait before the memory module is ready to deliver the requested memory. The lower the CL number, the faster the access time.

However, the performance difference between CL=2 and CL=3 is so small that you will not notice any degradation in speed. Unless you are overclocking your ABIT AW8MAX, you do not need to worry about the CL rating. If you are overclocking, then going with a lower CL may help stabilize your ABIT AW8MAX motherboard.