Recommend some performance RAM (2x1GB kit)

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Eh, it looks like my board will not run with my 4x512MB corsair sticks, so it's time to buy some new ram. What are your recommendations for some fast 2x1GB memory? This is mainly for gaming so low latency and fast timings are a plus, stability would be great too lol. I've been looking around and I see many people recommending GSkill and OCZ over the Corsair?
 
hehehe, i'm really just waiting for them to show up at this point. i'll try to make it a comparison type review. i wonder if i can get g.skill to donate a kit as well? :cool:
 
on the topic of ram, and with eclipse monitoring the thread, i have the choice of 3 ram sets for my build from monarch.

The first one is this patriot set this ocz gold and this ocz gold xtc. All of em have a $40 mir when you buy with a complete system so the patriot is $130, the ocz gold is $165 and the ocz gold xtc is $155. (all AR). You seem to know all the technical differences between the different sets of ram, so Im asking you.

It seems to me (but i dont know much) that the onlyl difference between the 2 ocz is the heatspreader
 
yes, the ocz sticks are identical, sans spreader. the rating for the solid golds has actually been changed to 3-4-3, so...

i'm not 100% sure what the partiot is, but 99% that it's the same, samsung UCCC. that might be the best option (and honestly, i haven't seen anyone use it. might be worth looking into for cheap oc'ing for those guys who get taxed from newegg)
 
theyre all the same? Im alittle "scared" of going to patriot, just because nobody uses them. So you think I should just get that because its $25 cheaper?
 
i would, but something tells me that i'm more willing to take risks when it comes to ram cause i have backups...

but yeah, i'm almost positive they're all the same. i've seen really good stuff from patriot in the past, they're a good company. just not sure how those particular sticks do. if they're what i think they are, they definitly shouldn't be bad :D
 
well, I guess I trust you and hopefully youre right. Hopefully, you will save me $25.

I just ask that when I FINALLY get this rig (after i sell my lappy) that you help me overclock. ;)
 
rox1co said:
g.skill :) you and i have the same cpu, i managed to OC with g.skill to 2.8!
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just though i'd point out... ram doesn't really effect cpu clocks. cpu effects cpu clocks :p
i can get 3ghz with 4x1gb of pc4000, i can get 3ghz with one 128mb stick of pc2100... just change memory ratio as needed :D
 
rox1co said:
haha, *bows to eclipse* :eek:
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sheesh. haha, don't do that :p

i'm just trying to make sure that some kid who has a cpu (disclaimer: K8 based. intel doesn't follow the same rules) stuck at 2.6ghz doesn't rush out to buy new ram thinking he'll finally make 2.8ghz, and be sad when it doesn't happen ;)

btw, nice oc on that cpu. i see you can do 2.5ghz with 1.3v as well :eek: i need to dabble in dual core one of these days. sadly i think it's gonna have to wait until after i switch over to AM2, but oh well
 
Hmm, I've seen a few people try using that patriot stuff when Monarch accidentally set the price way too low and they found it was utter crap. Lemme see if I can dredge up their results...
 
I too am on the hunt for a 2gb kit to go with my 0550vpmw ... I am hoping to be able to run the memory @ 1:1 with the fsb at 290+... I know approaching or exceeding 300mhz is not likely, but hitting 295 maybe? What memory kit can I get in the states easily which will do that? TeamGroup Xtreem? can that be had in the states now?
 
I am actually quite impressed with my Mushkin 2x1G 4000 Redlines. They can do 255Mhz 2.5-3-2-8 and 265Mhz with 3-3-2-8 timings both at 2.66Vdimm DMM tested (3D stable). I havent really dabbled with higher voltage as I love how cool they run.

I have had 2 kits and both were very similar, but I have read of some kits not clocking very well.
 
Don't worry Eclipse, I'm not "some kid" lol And thank you all for your replies, I'll look into the suggestions when I get home. More than welcome to look at more as well! (y)
 
Well I'm not looking for just "any" set. I'm looking for a good set of memory. I'm sick and tired of my desktop crashing because it doesn't like my memory configuration.
 
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