David D wrote:

> I ran a program called Fresh Diagnose a computer friend of mine had
> and it told a completely new story -
> I don't know about the details, but I can see the numbers -
> My AMD processor, graphics card etc all excel on the new AMD 3800+ x2
> but when it comes to memory (2 gigs of ddr2), it drop 1/3 of the of
> older system with DDR1. This is incredible to me. Do you think that
> is the motherboard (ASUS m2npv-vm) that is causing it? I would like
> to know if I am going to take it back and get another one that it is
> indeed the motherboard problem. My other computer has the P5P800SE
> ASUS motherboard and the memory (DDR1 1.75Gig) is off the chart
> compared to the DDR2 in the AMD system. After comparing all variables
> and testing the memory with the memory tester, there is no leaks - so
> is it the motherboard ?!?
>
>

There are fast motherboards and slow motherboards. There are RAM that
is faster than others and also slower from different ones. And there
might not be anything wrong with the motherboard itself. If so, then
what's the excuse for having the retailer replace it? It's the design;
did you do your research before buying? IMO, the P5P800SE is a better,
all-around motherboard than the M2NPV-VM. And also, one gets what one
pays.