How low can it go. 2GB Crucial Ballistix 800Mhz DDR2 6400 $99.99AR

[leeland]

Originally posted by: Fallengod

Originally posted by: leeland

Originally posted by: Fallengod
How would a $15 off $200 help us?

if you get two packs? Or would that not work?

Wouldnt work, cause youd only be able to get 1 rebate...


On another matter. Does anyone know if google checkout would void the rebate?

I don't see how it could...it seems like the google checkout is something seperate from the actual deal.

 

[Netgeek]

Ok, I'm going to ask a dumb question...

I'm looking to use this with the GA-965P-DS3. Newegg lists the following under the motherboard specs
"Notice: Only DDR2-800 memory supporting JEDEC approved 1.8V operation with timings of 5-5-5 or 6-6-6 is supported on Intel Desktop Boards based on Intel 965 Express Chipsets"

This memory is listed on Newegg as "Timing 4-4-4-12, Voltage 2.2V"

Will this RAM work and does this mean I'll need to bump the voltage up?

Thanks

 

[loafbred]

I just got home and found the email for this deal. I think this is as good as it's going to get, so I bought a set, even though I have no use for it right now. If it gets cheaper than this, who cares!

 

[Chadder007]

Originally posted by: Netgeek
Ok, I'm going to ask a dumb question...

I'm looking to use this with the GA-965P-DS3. Newegg lists the following under the motherboard specs
"Notice: Only DDR2-800 memory supporting JEDEC approved 1.8V operation with timings of 5-5-5 or 6-6-6 is supported on Intel Desktop Boards based on Intel 965 Express Chipsets"

This memory is listed on Newegg as "Timing 4-4-4-12, Voltage 2.2V"

Will this RAM work and does this mean I'll need to bump the voltage up?

Thanks

Hmm...thats interesting.

 

[NSA Lummox]

Originally posted by: Chadder007

Originally posted by: Netgeek
Ok, I'm going to ask a dumb question...

I'm looking to use this with the GA-965P-DS3. Newegg lists the following under the motherboard specs
"Notice: Only DDR2-800 memory supporting JEDEC approved 1.8V operation with timings of 5-5-5 or 6-6-6 is supported on Intel Desktop Boards based on Intel 965 Express Chipsets"

This memory is listed on Newegg as "Timing 4-4-4-12, Voltage 2.2V"

Will this RAM work and does this mean I'll need to bump the voltage up?

Thanks

Yeah, that's been tripping me out too. I was considering buying this ram:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220144

for a DS3, and it's timing is 444, but there's several comments I remember reading that said it works great with the DS3. Weird . . .

Here's some excerpts for the Patriot ram with the 444 timing:

Pros: Recognized right out of the box by my GA-965P-DS3, ran flawlessly at the default specs (1.8v, 5-5-5-15).

Cons: Absolutely not stable at the advertised specs. 2.2v, 4-4-4-12 @ 800MHz, and I get bizarre symptoms like random computer restarts, program crashes, you name it. Memtest gets no errors at 5-5-5-15 timings, and millions at the lower timings. I thought it was bad RAM, so I RMA'd it and got a replacement - no dice. Same problem, so it seems like a fundamental flaw.

Other Thoughts: If you're looking for 4-4-4-12 DDR2-800, keep looking. This won't perform as advertised.

Pros: Ok let me just say this stuff has been great, I tryed geil 1000 ram,g.skill 800, on the 965p ds3 rev3.3 m/b,this ram has not let me down,If you have a DS3 m/b I highly recommend this memory, I'm running a 6300 duo at 458 fsb 3.2ghz, stock settings on memory 4-4-4-12 @ 2.2v ,that's with a memory divider at 2.0 which ends up setting the memory @ 1:1 or 916mhz, cpu volts @ 1.4 , Im running the swiftech apogee,and the swiftech n/b water blocks, idel temps at 27c cpu,n/b @ 41c, I hope this helps those out there that might be having problems with there memory ,this stuff has solved my problems.

Cons: none thus far

Other Thoughts: the gigabyte m/b is picky on memory.If your after high fsb rates, this memory will do the trick,and at this price its the best deal on the planet at the moment for fast ddr2.

I guess you can increase the latency without any problems, but decreasing it is scary. Still seems strange though considering the board description makes it sound like it has to be factory 5-5-5 or 6-6-6

 

[ahmurat]

Originally posted by: NSA Lummox

Originally posted by: Chadder007

Originally posted by: Netgeek
Ok, I'm going to ask a dumb question...

I'm looking to use this with the GA-965P-DS3. Newegg lists the following under the motherboard specs
"Notice: Only DDR2-800 memory supporting JEDEC approved 1.8V operation with timings of 5-5-5 or 6-6-6 is supported on Intel Desktop Boards based on Intel 965 Express Chipsets"

This memory is listed on Newegg as "Timing 4-4-4-12, Voltage 2.2V"

Will this RAM work and does this mean I'll need to bump the voltage up?

Thanks

Yeah, that's been tripping me out too. I was considering buying this ram:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220144

for a DS3, and it's timing is 444, but there's several comments I remember reading that said it works great with the DS3. Weird . . .

Here's some excerpts for the Patriot ram with the 444 timing:

Pros: Recognized right out of the box by my GA-965P-DS3, ran flawlessly at the default specs (1.8v, 5-5-5-15).

Cons: Absolutely not stable at the advertised specs. 2.2v, 4-4-4-12 @ 800MHz, and I get bizarre symptoms like random computer restarts, program crashes, you name it. Memtest gets no errors at 5-5-5-15 timings, and millions at the lower timings. I thought it was bad RAM, so I RMA'd it and got a replacement - no dice. Same problem, so it seems like a fundamental flaw.

Other Thoughts: If you're looking for 4-4-4-12 DDR2-800, keep looking. This won't perform as advertised.

Pros: Ok let me just say this stuff has been great, I tryed geil 1000 ram,g.skill 800, on the 965p ds3 rev3.3 m/b,this ram has not let me down,If you have a DS3 m/b I highly recommend this memory, I'm running a 6300 duo at 458 fsb 3.2ghz, stock settings on memory 4-4-4-12 @ 2.2v ,that's with a memory divider at 2.0 which ends up setting the memory @ 1:1 or 916mhz, cpu volts @ 1.4 , Im running the swiftech apogee,and the swiftech n/b water blocks, idel temps at 27c cpu,n/b @ 41c, I hope this helps those out there that might be having problems with there memory ,this stuff has solved my problems.

Cons: none thus far

Other Thoughts: the gigabyte m/b is picky on memory.If your after high fsb rates, this memory will do the trick,and at this price its the best deal on the planet at the moment for fast ddr2.

I guess you can increase the latency without any problems, but decreasing it is scary. Still seems strange though considering the board description makes it sound like it has to be factory 5-5-5 or 6-6-6

I'm lost. Are you saying this RAM is going to be 5-5-5 on every mobo or just the DS3 ? I've ordered this because the crucial site lists it at DDR2 - 800 4-4-4

 

[Billyzeke]

Ive been running 2GB of this ram for 6 months now. At the rated speeds and voltages without a single hiccup. There are lots of folks out there overclocking the crap out of these modules and loving them.
I dont know about the DS3 MB. But my ASUS P5WDH Deluxe runs it fine, I have lowered and bumped the voltages and played with the timings. It always booted and ran fine. In the end 4-4-4-12 and 2.2 volts is where I kept it at.

As far as the rebate is concerned Crucial was super fast with the last $40 rebate on the afore mentioned
modules. I had my check in less than 2 weeks.

This is a great deal I gave $201 AR for the last set last Oct. which was a hot deal at the time.

 

[swamyg1]

Yea I'm wondering how these would work with a DS3 too, can anyone comment on this?

 

[nealh]

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug
are these Micron D9GMH?

Yes

The board may intially recognize it at some lower latency for boot up..but you can go into the bios and fix this..I am not sure why this upsets people so much...
my 10th anniv..boots at 5-3-3-15 or something although it is rated 3-3-3 ...so I go into bios and reset vdmm and timings

 

[Sdiver2489]

Originally posted by: swamyg1
Yea I'm wondering how these would work with a DS3 too, can anyone comment on this?

They are on the compatible memory list at gigabyte's website

 

[ELopes580]

Originally posted by: Fallengod

Originally posted by: leeland

Originally posted by: Billyzeke
2GB Crucial Ballistix 800Mhz DDR2 6400 $99.99 After $40 MIR. Link
Even less with new account coupon or new google checkout users.

Is this the same memory on newegg?

Link

Yes it is....




Does anyone know how crucial customer service is? Is RMAing fairly easy. Never had to deal with them.

Their service is excellent. I haven't had to RMA anything in a few years to them but it was quick with no hassles. Also is great quality memory!!! It's the only brand I prefer.

 

[Marinski]

perfect timing. Used the google checkout for $90 AR. Just ordered the Biostar Tforce 550 on sunday so this should fit the bill.

 

[leeland]

Originally posted by: Marinski
perfect timing. Used the google checkout for $90 AR. Just ordered the Biostar Tforce 550 on sunday so this should fit the bill.

Ditto I pulled the trigger with the 7-9 day shipping...which is free!!! 90 bones for 2 gigs of RAM...I can't believe the price when comparing other reputable sites that have this same RAM for 50 to 100 dollars more

 

[Zombeh]

my mobo only goes up to 667, i know the memory will downclock, but will it be just as good? also what should i do with my 1.5gbs of dual channel ddr2-400?

 

[wirelessenabled]

In for a pair thanks to the OP!

 

[TheMold]

I'm in for a set, getting my next door neighbor to order another set for my new system.

 

[Sdiver2489]

Let me know when you guys get word that your orders have shipped

 

[Delbert]

I resisted as long as I could. Ordered a pair. Thanks OP.

 

[Zombeh]

mine shipped

 

[ss284]

Shipped from Harrisburg, PA via ups ground. I selected free shipping. With luck it'll get to me in another 12 hours (MD)

 

[Midnight Rambler]

I wonder how long it will take BUY.CON / Ingram to figure out their screwup ?

I got an email ad that listed a 1GB (2pcs) kit for 99.99AR. Then surprise, the 2GB kit shows up with that pricing.

I've begun to stash Micron D9 RAM at these prices ...

 

[Fallengod]

Umm doubt its a screwup. Prices have been around this price for a while. I know the rebate definitely states its for the 2gb kit.

 

[Sdiver2489]

Originally posted by: Midnight Rambler
I wonder how long it will take BUY.CON / Ingram to figure out their screwup ?

I got an email ad that listed a 1GB (2pcs) kit for 99.99AR. Then surprise, the 2GB kit shows up with that pricing.

I've begun to stash Micron D9 RAM at these prices ...

definitely not a screwup. Mushkin ram that was $200 two days ago is not $119 AR

Its just the market minus price fixing

 

[rvr2k3]

Bought it, don't need it. But when I build my next PC, I am sure it will be handy to have.

I have Leo Laporte syndrome. Usually when I need something, the price is high until I buy it. Then it drops like a brick.

Bought my C2D a month before it dropped to the low 200's and Firestix before they fell to the low 100s.

 

[Puffnstuff]

For you guys who ordered, did you receive your orders alright? I looked up buy.com on resellerratings and they have a very low rating which you can find here http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Buy.