What ram should I get ?

[Fallen]

Msi K8N Neo2

Athlon 64 3800+

I need a gig of ram, sparing no expense, what's the best ?

 

[(cf)Eclipse]

this went into another thread about 5 seconds ago, it applies to you too

get either ocz e.b. rev2 or crucial ballistix.
they both overclock really well, and the two of the top recommended memory sticks for a64's. though the crucial gets an award for all around usage

 

[Snobok]

I would say go with some high-end Corsair, OCZ, Kingston HyperX, or PQI. I'll get some jazz on that last suggestion, but I have heard good reviews of the PQI and hear it OCs well. Don't do like me though and get Kingston HyperX DDR333 for my A64 system.

PQI Links
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-141-150&depa=0
or
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-141-149&depa=0
and a review
http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/pqi3200/

Oh I found a s939 memory round-up at Legit reviews. You may find it useful
http://www.legitreviews.com/article.php?aid=5

I would find some reviews on the Corsair, OCz, and Kingston, but it is getting late and I gotta get some sleep. The four good brands would be OCZ, Corsair, Kingston, and PQI for getting your RAM.

 

[Fallen]

Another question. What speed is recommended ? 3200?

 

[Snobok]

I would say PC3200. I don't think that anything faster is necessary as you can OC to that level if you plan on OCing. However if you don't plan to OC, then PC3200 is minimum. Don't do like me and get DDR333 for an Athlon 64 system; the performance gap is not big, but I still wish I had gotten DDR400 RAM instead of Kingston HyperX DDR333.

 

[XeRo_Dark]

i use PC4000 XMS pro in my system (a64 3200+)
runs great
i useto have pqi pc3200 CL 2-2-2-5
but it seemed a bit lacking in speed compaired to the pc4000 im running now

 

[Fallen]

Well I don't plan on oc'ing. So pc 3700 - 4000 sounds like a must no ? Will I notice that much difference in performance ?

 

[KarateBob]

i'd say get g.skill tccd

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-231-004&depa=0

$235 for 2x512MB some of the best TCCD on the market. 2-2-2 @ 200mhz, 2.5-4-4 @ 275MHz.

Try and find a better deal

 

[Snobok]

I would say get at least some goot quality PC 3200 at minimum. You can get the fancy PC4000, but I don't think that you would notice a difference at stock speeds between the good quality PC3200 and PC4000. By good quality PC3200, I mean the Corsair XMS, OCZ Platinum whatever (don't know brand name), Kingston HyperX, or PQI Turbo Series.

 

[FunkStar]

If your sparing no expense, get Mushkin PC3500 Lv2 BH-5 off EBay or Corsair 3500 rev1.2 BH-5. You ask for sparing no expense, thats what ill give you.

 

[Fallen]

I ask for the best.