MSI MS6178 Motherboard Memory Upgrade

Boost the performance of your MSI MS6178 computer by upgrading its memory. Besides better performance, you will be able to have more programs running simultaneously.

Avoid fatal exception errors, stop messages and random reboots by investing in quality memory for your MSI MS6178. The computer memory upgrade choices listed here have been tested for quality and compatibility with your MSI MS6178 motherboard. In addition, you get a limited lifetime warranty and free technical support with your computer memory upgrade.

MSI MS6178 Motherboard Specs:

• 168-pin DIMM Banking: 2 (2 banks of 1)
• Chipset: Intel 810
• Error Detection Support: Non-ECC only
• Max Unbuffered SDR SDRAM: 512MB
• Module Types Supported: Unbuffered only
• SDR SDRAM Frequencies: PC100
• Supported DRAM Types: SDR SDRAM only
• USB Support: 1.x Compliant

These 168-pin DIMM modules are compatible with your MS6178:

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 MS6178 Memory FAQ

What does PC100 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 MS6178 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 MS6178, 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 MS6178 motherboard.