MSI MS5187 Motherboard Memory Upgrade

Boost the performance of your MSI MS5187 computer by upgrading its memory. With more memory, you can also enjoy running multiple applications simultaneously.

Avoid fatal exception errors, stop messages and random reboots by investing in quality memory for your MSI MS5187. The computer memory upgrade choices listed here have been tested for quality and compatibility with your MSI MS5187 motherboard. In addition, you get a limited lifetime warranty and free technical support with your computer memory upgrade.

MSI MS5187 Motherboard Specs:

• 168-pin DIMM Banking: 2 (2 banks of 1)
• Chipset: VIA Apollo KT133
• Error Detection Support: Non-ECC only
• Max Unbuffered SDR SDRAM: 512MB
• Module Types Supported: Unbuffered only
• SDR SDRAM Frequencies: PC100 and PC133
• Supported DRAM Types: SDR SDRAM only
• USB Support: 1.x Compliant

These 168-pin DIMM modules are compatible with your MS5187:

256MB SDRAM, PC133, CL=3, Unbuffered, Non-parity, 133MHz, 3.3V, 32Meg x 64

256MB SDRAM, PC100, CL=2, Unbuffered, Non-parity, 100MHz, 3.3V, 32Meg x 64

256MB SDRAM, PC133, CL=2, Unbuffered, Non-parity, 133MHz, 3.3V, 32Meg x 64

128MB SDRAM, PC100, CL=2, Unbuffered, Non-parity, 100MHz, 3.3V, 16Meg x 64

128MB SDRAM, PC133, CL=3, Unbuffered, Non-parity, 133MHz, 3.3V, 16Meg x 64

128MB SDRAM, PC133, CL=2, Unbuffered, Non-parity, 133MHz, 3.3V, 16Meg x 64

MSI MS5187 Memory FAQ

What does PC100 and PC133 mean?

This is the front side bus (FSB) clock speed of the memory. It is okay to run faster rated memory even if the installed CPU uses a slower FSB.

What does the CL number mean?

Column Address Strobe (CAS) Latency, or CL for short, specifies how many clock cycles the MSI MS5187 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 MSI MS5187, you do not need to worry about the CL rating. If you are overclocking, then going with a lower CL may help stabilize your MSI MS5187 motherboard.