Kingston or Corsair?

Ram

  • Corsair

    Votes: 20 90.9%

  • Kingston

    Votes: 2 9.1%
  • Total voters
    22
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n00b
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Alright, after going through a bunch of stuff with tankguys.biz i will not be getting Team memory. I was working out prices with the person there who offered me a discount since i was going to get 4 kits of ram, and then when i went to order, the ram was no longer listed. I am quite disappointed, i received a weak apology and "sorry I didn't know we had so few left" he offered no discount on ram in stock and no other consolation...

so that leaves me RAMless once again and back to my debate...

i will be using this with an e6300/6400 and a p965-DS3 mobo. i will be overclocking, what is my best option of these....

Kingston KVR667D2N5K2/2G 2GB Kit 2x1GB DDR2 667Mhz
Kingston KVR533D2N4K2/2G 2GB Kit 2x1GB DDR2 533Mhz
Corsair VS2GBKIT667D2 2GB Kit 2x1GB DDR2 667Mhz
Corsair VS2GBKIT533D2 2GB Kit 2x1GB DDR2 533Mhz

Thanks.
 
It's value ram, doesn't make a difference, just get whichever is cheaper at the highest speed rating. However, if you plan on doing overclocking, don't get any of these, they are value and will clock poorly, severely limiting your OC.
 
well if the stupid tank guys didn't screw up i wouldn't be in this situation....

and i really don't want to spend $300 CAD on ram. These kits would cost $250 CAD.

and how limiting are we talking? will i be able to get any/either of these up to 800?
i will likely go e6400 to use with the cheap ram because of the high multiplier.
 
Corsair IC Inquiry Thread
http://www.houseofhelp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44365

Value Select Modules
Value Select modules are built with RAMs that are procured at the wafer level and are packaged and tested to our specifications. As such, they are not available as individual ICs, only as modules. This approach allows us to ship product with very good performance characteristics, low product cost, and a very low return rate.

DDR2 - XMS
XMS, or eXtreme Memory Speed, is the process that Corsair uses to take ICs rated at one speed and verify/guarantee their operation at another speed. Since specifications have not been generated to accurately specify operating parameters, Corsair gives these parts an XMS rating. For example, since PC2400 does not exist according to any valid standards institution, Corsair parts are called XMS2400.

5400C4
CM2X1024-5400C4 XMS5402 v2.10 0628134-2 = Micron, 64Mx8, DDR2-533, CL4, Die Rev D
CM2X1024-5400C4 XMS5402 v5.2 0633071-3 = PCS DDR2, 675MHz, CL 4, 64x8 90nm ETT
CM2X1024-5400C4 XMS5402 v5.2 0633071-5 = PCS DDR2, 675MHz, CL 4, 64x8 90nm ETT
CM2X1024-5400C4 XMS5402 v7.1 0629230-11 = ProMOS 0.09u 64Mx8 ETT Rev E

6400
CM2X1024-6400 XMS6405 v1.4 0606096-2 = Micron, 64Mx8, DDR2-667, CL5, Die Rev D
CM2X1024-6400 XMS6405 v4.1 0609102-1 = Infineon AENEON, Die Rev B, 64M X 8 Rev B
CM2X1024-6400 XMS6405 v4.1 0626413-3 = Infineon AENEON, Die Rev B, 64M X 8 Rev B
CM2X1024-6400 XMS6405 v5.1 0634287-2 = ProMOS 667MHZ, CL5, 0.09u 64Mx8 ETT
CM2X1024-6400 XMS6405 v5.1 0631252-2 = ProMOS 667MHZ, CL5, 0.09u 64Mx8 ETT
CM2X1024-6400 XMS6405 v5.1 0631252-9 = ProMOS 667MHZ, CL5, 0.09u 64Mx8 ETT
CM2X1024-6400 XMS6405 v5.1 0633171-6 = ProMOS 667MHZ, CL5, 0.09u 64Mx8 ETT
CM2X1024-6400 XMS6405 v5.1 0629230-7 = ProMOS 667MHZ, CL5, 0.09u 64Mx8 ETT

6400C3
CM2X1024-6400C3 XMS6403v1.1 0619028-4 = Micron, 64Mx8, 2-667 CL5, Die Rev D

6400C4
CM2X1024-6400C4 XMS6404 v1.1 0626099-3 = Micron, 64Mx8, 2-667 CL5, Die Rev D
CM2X1024-6400C4 XMS6404 v1.2 0620097-1 = Micron, 64Mx8, 2-667 CL5, Die Rev D
CM2X1024-6400C4 XMS6404 v2.1 0635221-22 = ProMOS 667MHZ, CL5, 0.09u 64Mx8 ETT

6400PRO
CM2X1024-6400PRO XMS6405v1.1 0610028-1 = Micron, 64Mx8, DDR2-667, CL5, Die Rev D
CM2X1024-6400PRO XMS6405v3.1 0609115-2 = Infineon AENEON, Die Rev B, 64M X 8 Rev B
CM2X1024-6400PRO XMS6405v1.3 0610028-1 = Micron, 64Mx8, DDR2-667, CL5, Die Rev D

8500C5/C4
CM2X1024-8500C5 XMS8505v1.2 0620114-1 = Micron, 64Mx8, 2-667 CL5, Die Rev D
CM2X1024-8888C4D XMS8804v1.1 0634174-2 = Micron, 64Mx8, 2-667 CL5, Die Rev D
 
I had corsair value select and it had tighter timings than *some* other brands better memory that cost more. Not to mention i ran my value select ram at DDR440 for almost a year with lower timings.

I vote corsair, they have yet to let me down.

(They should still be smacked for the insane prices lately along with other manufacturers)
 
err, I have no idea what that means, can someone spell it out for me? lol
 
Corsair has a better rep, and you may be paying for it. its like, a Lexus in comparison to a Toyota, a toyota can have just as mant features, and could even have the same parts, but with Lexus you know its going to work, you know for a fact it has quality workman ship. its tried and true.

in your delema, i woulda have to say, go with w/es cheaper.
 
alright, i'm assuming that since it's value ram, it shud run at 1.8v or lower correct?
i was just thinking that since my friend is on a tight budget, if he gets the corsair ram, and i get ocz gold EL pc2-6400, i can use his to post, and flash the bios. then i can set my ram accordingly and boot with my ocz ram, correct? i need to do this because the ocz runs at 2.0v...

damn this ram stuff is confusing...

and, what's the difference between Gold EL and Gold XTC?
 
My Corsair Value Select DDR2-667 allows me to o/c my E6400 to 2.88 GHz. I hit a FSB wall at 360 MHz because of the NB strap which causes instability from 360-400 on the P965 chipset (not the fault of the RAM). This RAM will run much higher as I've hit 750 MHz with it. It needs 2.2v to hit 800 MHz. Anand was able to run it that high.

I currently have the RAM running at 720 MHz with 4-4-4-12 timings. RAM Guy at Corsair recommends running this stuff at 2.1v. It's very stable and fast. I got it because it was cheap and I wasn't initially going to overclock. It's also compatible with most motherboards.
 
Personally owned RAM from both brands and they have yet to let me down. Either one should work well, although the Corsair XMS series seems to be a better OCer.
 
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