Best 2X2GB Modules?

[BlueBirdTS]

I'm looking for the overall best 2X2GB RAM for roughly $100 (my budget is pretty flexible). Obviously, the cheaper the better. Overclocking isn't hugely important, but it is a bonus. I'll be using the Gigabyte P35-DS3L motherboard.

 

[n7]

http://www.ncixus.com/products...400CL5D-4GBPQ/G.SKILL/

Mushkin just announced a bunch of new 2x2 GB kits though; we'll see how they price them & how well they OC soon enough.
http://www.techpowerup.com/?49952

 

[EricMartello]

I have much love for Corsair XMS2. The particular DIMMS I run are the TWIN2X2048-6400C4. These run at 2.1v and are capable of 4-4-4-12 timings at 2T. They can be had for $80 and I believe there's a rebate out on them for $40. I stick with Corsair since I've never had any problems, and for the money, their performance is top notch.

 

[Mr Fox]

Originally posted by: n7
http://www.ncixus.com/products...400CL5D-4GBPQ/G.SKILL/

Mushkin just announced a bunch of new 2x2 GB kits though; we'll see how they price them & how well they OC soon enough.
http://www.techpowerup.com/?49952

N7........ is right on the money ! Buy the Munchkin or GSkill

Munchkin has the good relationship with Micron.. They build some of the best 2 x 2 Gig DDR2 kits....

 

[Cheex]

Get that G.SKILL kit. Mine runs at 860 on 1.8V and does 1000 @ 2.0V

 

[sutahz]

Get the cheapest combo of price+reputable brand.

 

[McCartney]

Sorry to kinda derail.
I have the Mushkin 996580 2x2GB XP2-6400 kit that has 4-4-4-12 timings.
It's a very good kit but I don't need it anymore. I didn't overclock it but I did run it at 1T at the rated speeds until now, I have to sell teh kit now.
I'm asking 125 shipped. It's sold out everywhere, lmk if you're interested. IT's a fair deal I think these guys would agree.

 

[Tempered81]

supertalent in the hot deals section from ewiz.com

69bucks for 4gb 2x2gb. i have mine in my machine now oc'd to 930mhz.

 

[brencat]

Originally posted by: jaredpace
supertalent in the hot deals section from ewiz.com

69bucks for 4gb 2x2gb. i have mine in my machine now oc'd to 930mhz.

What timings and vDIMM are you using for 465mhz ?

 

[JustaGeek]

Choose your flavor...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...+2gb&name=4GB(2+x+2GB)

 

[brencat]

Originally posted by: JustaGeek
Choose your flavor...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...+2gb&name=4GB(2+x+2GB)

Expand your horizons just a bit. There's more than just GSkill here. Sorted 5 stars to worst:

Click

 

[Cheex]

Originally posted by: brencat

Originally posted by: JustaGeek
Choose your flavor...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...+2gb&name=4GB(2+x+2GB)

Expand your horizons just a bit. There's more than just GSkill here. Sorted 5 stars to worst:

Click

Best rated to worst...

Did you happen to notice that G.SKILL is the highest rated?

 

[brencat]

Originally posted by: Cheex

Originally posted by: brencat

Originally posted by: JustaGeek
Choose your flavor...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...+2gb&name=4GB(2+x+2GB)

Expand your horizons just a bit. There's more than just GSkill here. Sorted 5 stars to worst:

Click

Best rated to worst...

Did you happen to notice that G.SKILL is the highest rated?

Yes, I did. The GSkills are in demand but several modules also have 5 star ratings there along with a decent enough # of people voting.

 

[JustaGeek]

Originally posted by: brencat

Originally posted by: JustaGeek
Choose your flavor...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...+2gb&name=4GB(2+x+2GB)

Expand your horizons just a bit. There's more than just GSkill here. Sorted 5 stars to worst:

Click

My horizons are just fine - thank you.

When I find a good product, I stick to it.

I stand by the parts you see in my sig - for a reason...

 

[JustaGeek]

Originally posted by: brencat

Originally posted by: JustaGeek
Choose your flavor...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...+2gb&name=4GB(2+x+2GB)

Expand your horizons just a bit. There's more than just GSkill here. Sorted 5 stars to worst:

Click

BTW, no Crucial on the list...?

What a pity...

 

[brencat]

Settle down Francis. I'm in no way saying GSkill is bad. (In fact, the only reason I didn't get your same HZs for my build is that the Ballistix were half the price at the time!)

The OP indicated he would be doing "some" OCing. And I'm simply pointing him out the complete listing of 2 x 2s when you showed him only GSkill. For his purposes, I'm betting the Corsair or the Mushkin set would also be good choices for about the same money. And I can personally vouch for the customer service of Corsair, Mushkin, and Crucial too because I've owned them. His call either way.

Crucial does not make 2 x 2s but even if they did, you wouldn't see me only recommending that brand -- that I'd guarantee. I am not wedded to any brand of anything.

 

[JustaGeek]

But you know - that made me think. (believe it or not...)

Why doesn't Crucial make 4 GB kits. That's all I could find:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...cial&name=4GB(2+x+2GB)

What's wrong with with this picture...?

No 2GB moduels at all...

http://www.crucial.com/store/l...e/DDRII/~HS~/list.html

EDIT2: Sorry - one:

http://www.crucial.com/store/p...odule=CT2KIT25664AA800

CAS Latency - 6

What's going on here...?

 

[brencat]

For the folks watching at home, don't worry about JustaGeek here. He's a good guy. Just forgot to take his Fanboy medication today...

 

[JustaGeek]

Originally posted by: brencat
For the folks watching at home, don't worry about JustaGeek here. He's a good guy. Just forgot to take his Fanboy medication today...

I am just curious, kitty...

 

[brencat]

:laugh:

 

[Rhonda the Sly]

Not related to the thread but I decided to take a look at some of Corsair's sticks and a review jumped out at me and said "read me!"

Cons: Defective. First Corsair RAM I've bought that had problems. System says there's only 3.25GB of RAM with these two 2GB modules available. Back to the four 512MB Corsair modules for now.

:laugh:

 

[Cheex]

Originally posted by: Rhonda the Sly
Not related to the thread but I decided to take a look at some of Corsair's sticks and a review jumped out at me and said "read me!"

Cons: Defective. First Corsair RAM I've bought that had problems. System says there's only 3.25GB of RAM with these two 2GB modules available. Back to the four 512MB Corsair modules for now.

:laugh:

ROFL......:laugh::laugh::laugh:........

 

[Cheex]

Originally posted by: JustaGeek
But you know - that made me think. (believe it or not...)

Why doesn't Crucial make 4 GB kits. That's all I could find:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...cial&name=4GB(2+x+2GB)

What's wrong with with this picture...?

No 2GB moduels at all...

http://www.crucial.com/store/l...e/DDRII/~HS~/list.html

EDIT2: Sorry - one:

http://www.crucial.com/store/p...odule=CT2KIT25664AA800

CAS Latency - 6

What's going on here...?

I noticed this before and did a similar check and came up with similar results.

It is good though that Micron does make memory chips to facilitate 2GB dimms....like mine...

 

[JustaGeek]

Originally posted by: Cheex
It is good though that Micron does make memory chips to facilitate 2GB dimms....like mine...

:thumbsup:

 

[Cheex]

I noticed a little instability, probably due to program mishaps but I bumped the voltage up to 1.9V and testing it now.