Need new DDR2 RAM?

[de8212]

My Crucial RAM is giving me errors again. I want something else. Something stable and reliable. I have 800MHz modules now so as long as it's at least 800, I'm fine with it. I don't overclock it but bought these because the have the D9 (I think that's what it is) chips in in that can be overclocked. I want at least 4GB, more is better if it's not too expensive.

Please suggest away, I want to order today.

 

[Blain]

Are you running Ballistix or regular Crucial memory?

 

[de8212]

ballistix

 

[Blain]

Here you go :thumbsup::laugh:
Nice solid memory, volted at the proper JEDEC specs and at a good price.

 

[de8212]

Thanks Blain. I've never used that brand but heard good things.

Just got to wondering, would I benefit much by going to a higher rated (1066, etc) RAM? Would it be noticeable?

 

[Emulex]

only buy ram rated at 1.8V for ddr2. anything other than 1.8 is weaksauce.

 

[de8212]

Yeah, my ballistix are rated at 2.0 and the last time one of the modules went bad they told me it was because I was running them at a lower voltage than required. Either way, I'm done with crucial.

 

[de8212]

Still curious if I should just go with the 800MHz that Blain listed or go up to 1066, etc???

 

[Blain]

The PC2-6400 will allow for a CPU OC (Q9550), of up to 3.4GHz and still be operating 100% within the PC2-6400 specification.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: Blain
Here you go :thumbsup::laugh:
Nice solid memory, volted at the proper JEDEC specs and at a good price.

Wholly Sheet. $72.99 now? They were $35 months ago.

 

[Blain]

Yes, and just 6 months ago gold was a little over $850 per oz.

 

[de8212]

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry


Wholly Sheet. $72.99 now? They were $35 months ago.

I know. And I was thinking of picking up 2 sets (8GB). That ~$150. :Q

 

[Blain]

I've paid $309 for 2 x 128MB DIMMs before...
Go for your 8GBs and don't look back! :thumbsup::laugh:

 

[Mathlete]

Originally posted by: Blain
I've paid $309 for 2 x 128MB DIMMs before...
Go for your 8GBs and don't look back! :thumbsup::laugh:

Nice trip in the "way back" machine

 

[Vincent]

Fry's has a $20 rebate on Corsair RAM:

http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/958358/

If it's what I'm using, it's rated at 1.9V.

 

[de8212]

Originally posted by: Vincent
Fry's has a $20 rebate on Corsair RAM:

http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/958358/

If it's what I'm using, it's rated at 1.9V.

That looks tempting. Even though I would only get one rebate it would still be cheaper than the Gskill above. How does it compare? Same, better, worse?

 

[frostedflakes]

What's the deal with DDR2 prices anyways, are they trending upward for good (manufacturers cutting DDR2 production in favor of DDR3, perhaps)? I thought 4GB would be a cheap upgrade, but prices have gone up a lot since I had last checked a few months ago. Am debating whether I should wait and see if prices decrease, or buy now before they go up even more.

That Corsair at Fry's is very tempting.

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: frostedflakes
What's the deal with DDR2 prices anyways, are they trending upward for good (manufacturers cutting DDR2 production in favor of DDR3, perhaps)? I thought 4GB would be a cheap upgrade, but prices have gone up a lot since I had last checked a few months ago. Am debating whether I should wait and see if prices decrease, or buy now before they go up even more.

Clicky Clicky

 

[de8212]

Blain (or anyone else that can help). i'm still on the fence as what RAm to order. I have read alot of the reviews on the GSkill as well as the Corsair posted above. Seems alot of people do not mention either will overclock that well. Now, I know I said originally I just wanted stable and would not overclock. the issue is that the reason I purchased my original crucial ballisti was partially due to being able to overclock them. I also see that the other two RAm mentions are 5-5-5-5-12 and my crucial is 4-4-4-12. I just don't want to go down in performance. Would I be by going with the Gskill or Corsair mentioned?

Someone help me make a decision. I want to order this by tomorrow so I can have it by next weekend.

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: de8212
i'm still on the fence as what RAm to order. I have read alot of the reviews on the GSkill as well as the Corsair posted above.
Now, I know I said originally I just wanted stable and would not overclock. the issue is that the reason I purchased my original crucial ballisti was partially due to being able to overclock them.
I just don't want to go down in performance. Would I be by going with the Gskill or Corsair mentioned?

Someone help me make a decision. I want to order this by tomorrow so I can have it by next weekend.

Originally posted by: Blain
The PC2-6400 will allow for a CPU OC (Q9550), of up to 3.4GHz and still be operating 100% within the PC2-6400 specification.

 

[de8212]

Originally posted by: Blain

The PC2-6400 will allow for a CPU OC (Q9550), of up to 3.4GHz and still be operating 100% within the PC2-6400 specification.

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I understand that. I have been at 3.8GHz with my current ram.


EDIT. So I just want to make sure I am not going down in quality/performance. I ANd the fact that the other RAM is 5-5-5-12 and my crucial is 4-4-4-12.

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: de8212
I just want to make sure I am not going down in quality/performance.
I ANd the fact that the other RAM is 5-5-5-12 and my crucial is 4-4-4-12.

"Down in quality"?
You mean down in quality from your current memory that's producing errors? :roll:

Buy this kit if you're concerned about quality...
PC2-6400, 4-4-4-12 @ 1.8-1.9v

Buy this kit if you're concerned about quality and OCing performance...
PC2-9600, 5-5-5-15 @ 1.8v