Who runs either of this ram and what do you think of it?

[Pebb]

G.Skill 2GB DDR HZ PC4000 (2x1GB) CAS3 Dual Channel Kit (F1-4000USU2-2GBHZ) (MY-008-GS) or G.Skill 2GB DDR ZX PC3200 (2x1GB) CAS2 Dual Channel Kit (F1-3200PHU2-2GBZX) (MY-007-GS)

Because I may buy either of these, and what would you say is better. Here is some info on both sets of ram:

G.Skill 2GB DDR HZ PC4000 (2x1GB) CAS3 Dual Channel Kit (F1-4000USU2-2GBHZ) (MY-008-GS)

G.Skill introduces their first DDR500 2GB matched pair and 1GB single module as HZ series that are compatible with AMD platform. After launching HZ series for value segment last week, G.Skill continuously works hard to announce the HZ series for both great capacity and extreme performance. If you are looking for big size memory and great performance, G.Skill HZ series is your best choice.

- Package : 2048MB kit (2x1GB) dual channel pack
- CAS Latency : 3-4-4-8 (PC4000)
- Test Voltage : 2.6~2.8 V
- PCB Board : 6 Layers PCB
- Speed : DDR 500MHz (PC4000)
- 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

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

 

[RobcioPL]

1gig is not enough for you? Im playing BF2 and 1.5gbs is freakin nice.

 

[Solid Fro]

The only difference between those two sets of sticks are the transfer speed and the timings. The PC4000 has faster transfer speeds (500MHz) but has slower memory timings (3-4-4-8). The PC3200 has a slower transfer speed (400MHz), but has a faster timings (2-3-2-5).

Personally, I would go for the PC3200 because it has a better possibility of overclocking with a voltage of 2.75. You could bump it to 3.0 volts and it could perform better than the PC4000 at a stock voltage of 2.8. Plus, you will save a couple of dollars and still perform better than the more expensive sticks.

 

[Pebb]

I never want to overclock, so what is better for gaming do you reckon.

 

[Evolution.]

Go PC4000.

It will be faster in games. The CAS latency isn't going to hurt you as much as the speed will. Either way it won't make too much of a difference. Just don't spend $25 or more on the PC4000 than you would the 3200, that is a waste of moeny if you do.

 

[DQuaN]

I remember hearing that an AMD motherboard cannot make use of any RAM faster than 3200. Is this true?

 

[Pebb]

I have a AMD 64 939 socket motherboard, my motherboard is a Asus A8V Deluxe.

 

[Vasco]

Just get the PC3200, you won't need faster than that. You don't need 2 GB either, unless you plan on running Photoshop, BF2, FEAR and converting videos at the same time.

 

[Pebb]

So would DDR3200 be a good balance then, but the DDR3200 one is more expensive. May order the DDR3200 one later on, which will cost me £152.69.