OCZ or G Skill?

[iroc409]

I just picked up 8GB of some OCZ from Fry's on their rebate deal, but now Newegg has that pretty good deal for GSkill. I've had one set of OCZ, and one set of GSkill. Both worked, but the GSkill was certified overclocker (and ran well). GSkill also has the lower voltage (IIRC).

I could use some more RAM in a media center system I am building.. but is it worth changing my desktop over? Is it worth the hassle and potential expense to switch my main rig over to GSkill? I have a QX6700, so I really doubt I will need anything faster for OC with the unlocked multiplier, and don't really imagine I will upgrade this system before DDR3/Nehalem.

Thanks!

 

[Peelback79]

I came acrossThis thread a few days ago. I'm going with G.Skillz on my new rig. If you're an overclocker you should go with OCZ. For myself I just want something to run nice and stable untill Nehalem.

 

[JustaGeek]

Since you've already purchased the OCZ, just keep it.

If you need new RAM, I would recommend G.Skill.

 

[iroc409]

Thanks for the replies!

I think you're right, I'll keep the OCZ. I might still pick up a set of the GSkill though. I have a media PC I want to build, which I can split a set of value RAM or get new stuff. I want to use it to play race car games (build a seat and stuff).

 

[Cheex]

G.SKILL all the way!!!

OCZ is too much of a convoluted brand. So is Corsair.
I don't like them much because of that.

 

[MegaWorks1]

Originally posted by: Cheex
G.SKILL all the way!!!

OCZ is too much of a convoluted brand. So is Corsair.
I don't like them much because of that.

And what so special about G.Skill again?

 

[TraumaRN]

Originally posted by: MegaWorks1

Originally posted by: Cheex
G.SKILL all the way!!!

OCZ is too much of a convoluted brand. So is Corsair.
I don't like them much because of that.

And what so special about G.Skill again?

Because certain sticks OC like mad.

My 4x1Gb DDR2-800 sticks have went all the way up to DDR2-1000 at 5-5-6-15 1.85volts totally stable. (and still had more headroom to OC)

Not bad considering I paid $90 for 4GB.

Thats why.

The technical side is because those kinda sticks usually have the good Micron D9s in them.

 

[iroc409]

Thanks for the replies all. I ordered a set of the GSkill for my media box, but I'll probably just keep the OCZ for my main rig. With an unlocked multi, I'm not convinced I need more headroom, anyway. The chip runs fine at 266x12, I would think I can get 3.4-3.5 without exceeding DDR800.

Although I'm not too fond about possibly having to raise the voltage on the RAM just to run DDR800. I thought about ordering another pair of the GSkill, but then what do I do with an extra 4GB RAM? Even with race car games, the media PC really doesn't need 8GB.

 

[Cheex]

Originally posted by: MegaWorks1

Originally posted by: Cheex
G.SKILL all the way!!!

OCZ is too much of a convoluted brand. So is Corsair.
I don't like them much because of that.

And what so special about G.Skill again?

1) It is THE MOST compatible memory brand in the world.
2) Works in almost any motherboard with matching slot.
3) Great price/performance ratio.
4) No revision this, revision that or edition this, edition that (like OCZ and Corsair)
5) Even the non-Micron ICs overclock fairly well.
6) The ones with Micron ICs overclock extremely well.
7) Do I need to go on?
8) Do I really need to go on?
9) Huh?
10) Huh?...Didn't think so.


G.SKILL all the way!!!

PS: I'm not a fanboy. I just know good products when I see them.

 

[nefariouscaine]

up for G.Skill

haven't seen but a few of their DDR2 products not rated to run at JEDEC specs (can't say the same for OCZ or Corsair even). If you want stable default settings ram you cannot trump G.Skill - Cheex speaks the truth! And no I'm not a G.Skill fanboy, I'm a Crucial/Micron Fanboy!

 

[ryderOCZ]

<shakes head>

 

[Cheex]

Originally posted by: ryderOCZ
<shakes head>

Don't get me wrong. I'm not bashing any other brand, I'm just stating my opinion.

OCZ and Corsair do make quality products but I would prefer to buy G.SKILL (especially after an already great experience with them).


If it makes you feel better, here are my 2 latest purchases:
G.SKILL 4GB(2 x 2GB) DDR2 800
OCZ OCZTXTCC Memory Cooler

 

[cmdrdredd]

I'd get Crucial because they're always cheaper lol

 

[cozumel]

I reckon the GSkill offer about the best bang for buck at the moment. Stable with good performance. I have 4GB running in another rig and overclocked no problem.

 

[RanDum72]

THe most compatible memory sticks (DDR2) that I've tried so far are OCZ. Corsair is kinda hit and miss for me with DDR2, they were much better with DDR1. And the OCZ sticks I've tried so far all ran at 1.8-1.9volts, stock to mildl OC with no problems. And no, I'm not a fainboi, I had bad luck with OCZ before in the DDR1 days.
Micron(Crucial) is probably second with Patriot/Gskill a very close third.

 

[Cheex]

Originally posted by: cozumel
I reckon the GSkill offer about the best bang for buck at the moment. Stable with good performance. I have 4GB running in another rig and overclocked no problem.

How high did they overclock?
Timings and voltage, etc....???

 

[BakaTsuchiro]

I alway thought OCZ was the best until my bought my gskill very overclockable

 

[cmdrdredd]

Crucial uses the same D9 IC as GSkill and is constantly on sale/rebates or just cheaper.

 

[GonePlaid]

Oh good I went with the Gskill on my new build glad to see so many recommending it here as well. 4 gig for $97 can't go wrong with that.

 

[sutahz]

I was an OCZ fanboy. Its unfortunate that Ryder <shook his head>. Facts are facts. My G.Skill performed better then the OCZ I ordered and paid 50% more for.
Its ram, and if it operates at the same timings/freq/voltage, they are identical to the computer. XTC heat spreaders look nice, but are not req'd.
I kept my G.Skill kit, bought another at a great price (The $85 DDR2-800 kit from NewEgg) and sold my OCZ for a $35 loss.

No its unfortunate that you 'shook your head' because it added nothing to the conversation and in my opinion conveyed "you poor bastages, if you only knew how great OCZ RAM really was..." iroc409 kept his OCZ like he should (because it sounds like the hassle of returning it outweighted what he'd get refunded). I was an OCZ fanboy because for whatever reason I looked at that brand first. With C2D technology though, fancy ram is the last thing on my list of things to spend money on.

No, no bad experiences w/ OCZ. If you see 4GB of DDR2-800 for $150 (OCZ), then a few weeks later see 4GB of DDR2-1000 for $96 (G.Skill) then a week later see DDR2-800 for $85(G.Skill)... you start to question your brand loyalty. I suppose if my G.Skill ever does go bad, and I have to deal w/ customer service/tech suport then the truth will come out (as OCZ does have responsive customer service).

 

[ginfest]

I'd recommend GSkill also
Great stuff for OCing

 

[JustaGeek]

3GB (4 sticks) G.Skill HZ@800MHz 4-4-4-12-2T @2.013V

 

[Cheex]

Originally posted by: sutahz
I was an OCZ fanboy. Its unfortunatly that Ryder <shook his head>. Facts are facts. My G.Skill performed better then the OCZ I ordered and paid 50% more for.
Its ram, and if it operates at the same timings/freq/voltage, they are identical to the computer. XTC heat spreaders look nice, but are not req'd.
I kept my G.Skill kit, bought another at a great price (The $85 DDR2-800 kit from NewEgg) and sold my OCZ for a $35 loss.

I agree.

If you don't like the G.SKILL heatspreader (which I do)...you can go buy the OCZ XTC Memory Cooler (which I did).
It cools really well and looks great. :thumbsup:

 

[ryderOCZ]

Originally posted by: sutahz
I was an OCZ fanboy. Its unfortunatly that Ryder <shook his head>. Facts are facts. My G.Skill performed better then the OCZ I ordered and paid 50% more for.
Its ram, and if it operates at the same timings/freq/voltage, they are identical to the computer. XTC heat spreaders look nice, but are not req'd.
I kept my G.Skill kit, bought another at a great price (The $85 DDR2-800 kit from NewEgg) and sold my OCZ for a $35 loss.

I do not understand...I shook my head so now you are not an OCZ fanboy?

 

[Cheex]

Originally posted by: ryderOCZ

Originally posted by: sutahz
I was an OCZ fanboy. Its unfortunatly that Ryder <shook his head>. Facts are facts. My G.Skill performed better then the OCZ I ordered and paid 50% more for.
Its ram, and if it operates at the same timings/freq/voltage, they are identical to the computer. XTC heat spreaders look nice, but are not req'd.
I kept my G.Skill kit, bought another at a great price (The $85 DDR2-800 kit from NewEgg) and sold my OCZ for a $35 loss.

I do not understand...I shook my head so now you are not an OCZ fanboy?

Nah.

He just got superior performance from a G.SKILL product after having a bad experience with OCZ.