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Which memory should I get?

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TFOAF

01-10-2006 05:56:51

https//secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Wishlist/PublicWishDetail.asp?WishListNumber=4159968&WishListTitle=Awesome+AMD+%2D+AM2

See that config? I like it. I needs DDR2 memory. (DDR2 800)

I want 2 GB...however, it's all really expensive, and I've heard that OCZ causes a lot of problems with motherboards.

I'd prefer two 1 GB sticks, so uh...please help me determine a cheap/great memory for that system. ) (and usually there are discounts if I were to get the [2x1GB] packs)

Thanks.

Darkside

01-10-2006 07:01:22

http//www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231085

TFOAF

01-10-2006 07:16:56

I never heard of G.SKILL, which is why I was hesitant to even look at it.

Are they a good brand?

Darkside

01-10-2006 07:32:04

http//www.virtual-hideout.net/reviews/GSkill_PC2-6400/index.shtml

TFOAF

01-10-2006 07:36:02

Sweet, thanks! D

Anyone have any better suggestions?

dmorris68

01-10-2006 07:46:18

I typically buy only Crucial, Corsair, or OCZ. Mushkin is another quality brand. G-Skill can be hit-or-miss sometimes.

Another less expensive but very popular brand known for it's quality is Patriot, you might look into that one.

TFOAF

01-10-2006 07:49:09

Hmm. The OCZ ram that I wanted to get...the reviews said that there were always problems with it. ?

And Corsair is extremely expensive, as well as OCZ. I'm not sure about Crucial though.

dmorris68

01-10-2006 08:01:56

OCZ is a very high-end RAM designed for enthusiasts and overclockers. It always rates at or near the top in terms of performance, but like all enthusiasts parts it can be finicky with the hardware it's mated with. Personally I've not had any issues with OCZ, but I don't have any DDR2 either.

TFOAF

01-10-2006 08:03:04

Mmm.

Maybe I'll stick with the G.SKILL. Looks the cheapest.

Yea. Karma to uh...Darkside and dmorris. Thanks guys. D

AstonisheD

01-10-2006 08:54:21

i prefer corsair xms ^_^

TFOAF

01-10-2006 09:18:56

Ya, but it's uber expensive.

Daggoth

01-10-2006 11:14:34

I was thinking of building a computer as well, but I was wondering if anything "big" was coming out in the near future (2 months) that would cause price drops or a major change in computers?

TFOAF

01-10-2006 11:16:05

Probably in Q1 or Q2 of 2007, 65 nm processors from AMD. That's about it, and maybe updated AM2 processors, (faster L1/L2 cache). Maybe some video card upgrades, although the 7950GX2 will be useful for about another 50 years. lol

[that is if you're thinking about building an AMD rig]

AstonisheD

01-10-2006 11:16:20

well now it is at least.. when i bought my 2 sticks of 1GB each it was $200 for both sticks ;)

now i saw its $299 - HOLY SHIT LOL good thing i bought it earlier for $200 D

TFOAF

01-10-2006 18:42:46

Is this good RAM (DDR) for a 939 system?

http//www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820134039

mnx12

01-10-2006 18:50:32

I just bought memory from NewEgg like an hour ago, I hope it doesnt suck...

TFOAF

01-10-2006 18:57:50

[quotee54f04ae7e="TFOAF"]Is this good RAM (DDR) for a 939 system?

http//www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820134039[/quotee54f04ae7e]

Please answer my question. Don't post about ordering from Newegg. ?

Daggoth

01-10-2006 18:58:44

[quote2c7847b8aa="TFOAF"][quote2c7847b8aa="TFOAF"]Is this good RAM (DDR) for a 939 system?

http//www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820134039[/quote2c7847b8aa]

Please answer my question. Don't post about ordering from Newegg. ?[/quote2c7847b8aa]

Kingston is a decent company.

mnx12

01-10-2006 19:14:14

Pfft, relax man.

TFOAF

01-10-2006 19:16:21

[quote187450f6b0="mnx12"]Pfft, relax man.[/quote187450f6b0]

Sorry. Wasn't trying to be rude. Just if someone posted, they probably wouldn't see my post. ;)

mnx12

01-10-2006 19:20:21

No, you werent. Im just being bratty...

Daggoth

01-10-2006 19:39:14

[quoteb97a873dbd="mnx12"]I just bought memory from NewEgg like an hour ago, I hope it doesnt suck...[/quoteb97a873dbd]

What brand?

mnx12

01-10-2006 19:48:20

[quote3f85966f97="Daggoth"][quote3f85966f97="mnx12"]I just bought memory from NewEgg like an hour ago, I hope it doesnt suck...[/quote3f85966f97]

What brand?[/quote3f85966f97]
http//www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820161679

I know its not the best, but i dont really need anything amazing...

TFOAF

01-10-2006 19:57:49

Ew...who the hell is AMPO? lol. Never even heard of them?

Daggoth

01-10-2006 20:07:25

[quote180c6d74c0="mnx12"][quote180c6d74c0="Daggoth"][quote180c6d74c0="mnx12"]I just bought memory from NewEgg like an hour ago, I hope it doesnt suck...[/quote180c6d74c0]

What brand?[/quote180c6d74c0]
http//www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820161679

I know its not the best, but i dont really need anything amazing...[/quote180c6d74c0]

You shoulda gone with a brand name... or at least one with better reviews.

mnx12

01-10-2006 20:22:26

[quotecef53b9d76="Daggoth"][quotecef53b9d76="mnx12"][quotecef53b9d76="Daggoth"][quotecef53b9d76="mnx12"]I just bought memory from NewEgg like an hour ago, I hope it doesnt suck...[/quotecef53b9d76]

What brand?[/quotecef53b9d76]
http//www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820161679

I know its not the best, but i dont really need anything amazing...[/quotecef53b9d76]

You shoulda gone with a brand name... or at least one with better reviews.[/quotecef53b9d76]Nah, im on a budget

Daggoth

01-10-2006 20:40:46

[quote618d7d98b3="mnx12"][quote618d7d98b3="Daggoth"][quote618d7d98b3="mnx12"][quote618d7d98b3="Daggoth"][quote618d7d98b3="mnx12"]I just bought memory from NewEgg like an hour ago, I hope it doesnt suck...[/quote618d7d98b3]

What brand?[/quote618d7d98b3]
http//www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820161679

I know its not the best, but i dont really need anything amazing...[/quote618d7d98b3]

You shoulda gone with a brand name... or at least one with better reviews.[/quote618d7d98b3]Nah, im on a budget[/quote618d7d98b3]

A 512MB Corsair XMS blows away any low brand 1GB RAM