[Tripod]MajorPayne
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I'm looking for a Gig of high performance memory for Christmas, so I can run my 3.2 E at "higher than normal clock speeds" *wink, wink*. I currenly have some OCZ PC3500 selected for like $209. Would it be worth it to get some Patriot PC 3200 at 2-3-2-5 T1 or some PC 4000 at 3-4-4-8 T1? They're both cheaper than the OCZ.
OCZ PC 3500 $209.50 2.5-3-3-7 T1
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-146-950&depa=1
Patriot PC 3200 $182 2-3-2-5 T1
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-220-006&depa=1
Patriot PC 4000 $179 3-4-4-8 T1
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-220-009&depa=1
All have Lifetime warranties, and all are Dual Channel 2x512. I'm leaning towards the PC 4000 from Patriot. Saving 20 bucks might get me the 6800 GT I want, since my parents kinda blanched at my wishlist.
I have heard some good things about Patriot, but I wanted to know if the OCZ would be infinitely better or what...
Another quick question:
If I run the PC-4000 at 1:1 timing, will it downclock itself to PC3200 IF I don't overclock?
In that case, I could run at tighter timings. I think this is correct, but I wanted to make sure.
Thanks!
(This post is also in the Memory forums, I just wanted a dual opinion.)
OCZ PC 3500 $209.50 2.5-3-3-7 T1
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-146-950&depa=1
Patriot PC 3200 $182 2-3-2-5 T1
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-220-006&depa=1
Patriot PC 4000 $179 3-4-4-8 T1
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-220-009&depa=1
All have Lifetime warranties, and all are Dual Channel 2x512. I'm leaning towards the PC 4000 from Patriot. Saving 20 bucks might get me the 6800 GT I want, since my parents kinda blanched at my wishlist.
I have heard some good things about Patriot, but I wanted to know if the OCZ would be infinitely better or what...
Another quick question:
If I run the PC-4000 at 1:1 timing, will it downclock itself to PC3200 IF I don't overclock?
In that case, I could run at tighter timings. I think this is correct, but I wanted to make sure.
Thanks!
(This post is also in the Memory forums, I just wanted a dual opinion.)