RAM Help

[DQuaN]

Hi guys,

I'm planning on buying new RAM for my PC, and I dont know if I should get 1GB High Performance, or 2GB not-so-High Performance.

These are the ones that I had in mind. Tell me what you think.

Corsair 1GB DDR2 XMS2-5400 Pro TwinX (2x512MB) (MY-057-CS)
The TWIN2X1024-5400C4PRO is a 1024 MByte matched pair of DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs. This part delivers outstanding performance in the latest generation of DDR2-based motherboards. It has been tested extensively in multiple DDR2 motherboards to ensure compatibility and performance at its rated speed. This memory has been verified to operate at 675MHz at the low latencies of 4-4-4-12. All XMS2 PRO Series modules include the platinum-colored high-efficiency aluminum XMS2 heatsink, and 24 activity LED’s that show the level of memory activity on each bank.

Price: £109.95 (£129.19 Including VAT at 17.5%)

GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC5300 667MHz Value DDR2 Dual Channel Kit (GX22GB5300DC) (MY-034-GL)
GeIL is proud to announced DDR2 667MHz, PC5300 667MHz supports CAS 4-4-4 with 512MB, 1GB and 2GB Dual Channel Kit.

- PC5300 667MHz CAS 4-4-4
- 64x8 DDR2 FBGA Chips
- 240pin, Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR2 SDRAM DIMM
- Aluminum Heat-spreader
- 6 Layers Ultra Low Noises Shielded PCB
- Lifetime Warranty
- 1.8V Power Supply

Price: £124.95 (£146.82 Including VAT at 17.5%)

G.Skill 2GB DDR ZX PC3200 (2x1GB) CAS2 Dual Channel Kit (F1-3200PHU2-2GBZX) (MY-007-GS)
GSKILL successfully launched high performance ExtremeMemory Series memory modules in 2GB, 1GB and 512MB capacities. ExtremeMemory Series consist of dual channel and single channel series. GSKILL continues to utilizes the latest advanced technology in product development. The high performance ExtremeMemory Series is engineered for superior performance in an extreme environment. GSKILL 2-3-2-5 SERIES Dual Channel Edition PC-3200 memory is specifically designed for high frequency operation on Intel 865/875 and Nvidia Nforce 2/Nforce 3/Nforce4 chipset based motherboards. Through the use of G.SKILL .

- Package : 2048MB kit (2x1GB) dual channel pack
- CAS Latency : 2-3-2-5 (PC3200)
- Test Voltage : 2.6 ~ 2.75 V
- PCB Board : 6 Layers PCB
- Speed : DDR 400 MHz (PC3200)
- Type : 184-pin DDR SDRAM
- Error Checking : Non-ECC
- Registered/Unbuffered : Unbuffered
- Quality Control : Comprehensive rigorously tested in pair at dual channel environment
- Warranty : Lifetime


Full Specification

Price: £134.95 (£158.57 Including VAT at 17.5%)

 

[Solid Fro]

Do you need DDR or DDR2 sticks? You have both types listed.

 

[DQuaN]

I guess DDR2 would be better. I was wondering what would give the best performance overall, and for the money. 2GB DDR or 1GB DDR2?

 

[Shannon]

What CPU are you going for?

AFAIK, AMD won't have support for DDR2 until the new M2 socket is unveiled.

 

[DQuaN]

Well I guess that settles it. I have an AMD Athlon64 3200+


Can anyone reccomend some good value, DDR memory? I guess i'll go for 2GB now.

 

[emad]

grab 1 gig of standard performance DDR (pc3200). The performance increase to 2gb is negligible and windows will just become more of a resource hog with that much ram.

The high performance ram is nice, but unless you plan on running your system through an overclock, you're throwing your money away. The performance of the high end ram won't even show unless you're running at a higher FSB speed.

 

[F1GTR]

But games will run smoother.

 

[Flerbizky]

And the Diff between 1 and 2 gigs won't show until you're doing some really huge Photoshop editing or 3D rendering...

1 gig of the fastest you feel your money will get you !...

 

[DQuaN]

I play BF2 quite alot. My Graphics card is a Saphire Radeon 9800 Pro 128mb. I currently only have 512mb of ram, so i think that's the best thing to upgrade.

After talking to emad on msn, i have selected this....

Corsair 1GB DDR XMS3200C2 Pro TwinX (2x512MB) CAS2 (MY-026-CS)
A matched pair of 512MB XMS3200C2 Pro memory modules - 1GB total - ideal for dual DDR motherboards.
Featuring an efficient aluminum heatsink to dissipate heat and built in LEDs to show realtime memory activity.

Price: £86.95 (£102.17 Including VAT at 17.5%)

 

[Flerbizky]

ehhh.. like weee... LEDs that'll show mem usage.. About as usable as a parachute on a Hercules.. Unless you're planning on som serious Top Notch OC'ing, there's really no reason to buy expensive RAM.. I run the cheapest GeiL on my FX53 - hasn't failed me once..

Please tell me when you're going to be sitting under our desk, staring into your, now open case, looking at the RAM, and reporting to the world how much activity there is

 

[DQuaN]

I wasn't actually bothered about the LED's. I just thought it would be good quality RAM regardless.

 

[F1GTR]

Just stick a camera in there

 

[emad]

ehhh.. like weee... LEDs that'll show mem usage.. About as usable as a parachute on a Hercules.. Unless you're planning on som serious Top Notch OC'ing, there's really no reason to buy expensive RAM.. I run the cheapest GeiL on my FX53 - hasn't failed me once..

Please tell me when you're going to be sitting under our desk, staring into your, now open case, looking at the RAM, and reporting to the world how much activity there is

The corsair was cheap compared to the rest of the stuff on the site he's buying from. Geil is great though... then again, for low cost ram, Samsung is the unholy king since they make the memory modules for almost every company on the market (including Corsair, OCZ, etc.)

 

[Flerbizky]

The corsair was cheap compared to the rest of the stuff on the site he's buying from. Geil is great though... then again, for low cost ram, Samsung is the unholy king since they make the memory modules for almost every company on the market (including Corsair, OCZ, etc.)

As long as he isn't paying a ****load more for the pretty LEDs... I find stuff like that totally useless in real life.. but, as always - If the price is right, go for it !...

 

[Jmac279]

Samsung or Kingston ValuRAM = t3h w1n for budget memory ...