Suggestions for which RAM stick to get.

[joshInAlaska]

I'm in the planning stage of upgrading my home computer. With the items that I've currently got built up, I've got nearly everything that I'm going to upgrade with. When I had first planned to upgrade, I figured that this will be my last upgrade for a minimum of two years. After the upgrade, I can see myself using this computer as my primary workstation for the next two to four years (and even longer when I eventually install Linux on it). The reason I see myself using this system for such a long time is because I'm building around components that I'll keep as is, or overclock as I desire.

I'm upgrading my motherboard, CPU, RAM, switching to SCSI drives, and adding a SCSI card. The remainder of my components, such as video/floppy/CD-RW/DVD drives, will come from my current computer. So far, I've got the following:

MSI KT3 ULTRA-ARU
AMD Athlon XP 2200+ Thoroughbred
Thermaltake Volcano 7+ HSF
(2) 18.3GB IBM Ultrastar 36LZX 10000RPM drives
Adaptec 29160N Ultra 160 SCSI adapter

As previously stated, the remainder of my componenets will be transferred from the computer that's being upgraded. However, I need to get RAM. As tempted as I am to get a Corsair XMS PC3000 512MB stick, I don't want to spend over $200. Which 512MB RAM would you recommend I get that would be very good, and a lot less. I'd appreciate any info that anyone has to offer.

 

[FatClemenza]

If you want to run the memory at pc3200 speeds or above it will be tough to beat the Corsair XMS sticks based on what I've seen in the AT Forums. I've had good luck with Mushkin PC2700 which they sometimes have on special for as low as $149 for 512mb. I havent had the occasion to clock it at more than 180 fsb, but it worked reliably at that speed.