Which RAM should I get?

[BCSeaMonkey]

I am looking at these two deals:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?j=1&&id=1064603551726&skuId=5958868&type=product&productCategoryId=cat01169

http://www.mushkin.com/epages/Mushkin.storefront/40ca7ae100f790b02740c0a8010206a4/Product/View/991156

I intend to run a Athlon 3.2, with best bang for the bucks RAMs, also thinking about Corsairs... what do you guys think? Going for 1 gig.

 

[hjo3]

Your links don't work.

 

[TwYsTeD]

First link doesn't work.

I got it on the Mushkin for 260.10 shipped deal. Excellent memory!

 

[BCSeaMonkey]

Sorry guys, the first link is for:
Kingston Technology HyperX 512MB PC4000 DDR DIMM Memory for $128 - $8 rebate = $120 w/ free shipping.

Thanks!

 

[jacktesterson]

I personally like OCZ and Geil, but I'm sure the HyperX will be fine

 

[Tostada]

Mushkin 512MB PC3200, CL 2.5-4-4 = $83 at newegg
Kingston 512MB PC4000, CL 3-4-4 = $128 -rebate
Mushkin 512MB PC3200, CL 2-3-3 = $130 ($255 + shipping for 2-pack at mushkin)
Kingston 512MB PC3200 = CL 2-3-2-6 = $132 at newegg
OCZ 512MB PC3200, CL 2-3-2-5 = $125 at newegg
Mushkin 512MB PC3200 = CL 2-2-2 = $170 ($335 + shipping for 2-pack at mushkin)

Is there a reason you want PC4000? You'd have to OC past the speed of an FX-53 before you needed PC4000.

Your best value is probably either 2 x Mushkin Blue CL 2.5 for $166
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-146-219

or 2 x OCZ Enhanced Latency Platinum CL 2-3-2-5 for $250
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-146-889

I might avoid that cheap Mushkin because of the last comment it got, though. Seeing as Mushkin, Kingston & OCZ all have good CL2 in the $260 range, it really doesn't matter. I don't think I'd pay $335 for CL 2-2-2.

 

[EngenZerO]

mushkin 222

stuff is fast... my amd64 loves it.

 

[CraigRT]

I'm a Kingston fan through and through... it's in our servers at work, it's in my PC's at home.. fast and reliable. (I have Hyper-X PC3500 at home and I love it)

 

[jerome12345]

i just got some corsair xms at fry's for $299
i think thats a pretty good deal
it was 2x512mb pc4000 pro (its the ones with the lights)

 

[Tostada]

Originally posted by: EngenZerO
mushkin 222

stuff is fast... my amd64 loves it.

The 2-2-2 is as good as it gets, but I'd love to see some benchmarks comparing, say, Mushkin 2-3-3, OCZ 2-3-2, and Mushkin 2-2-2.

I usually think it's worth it to get a good brand of CL 2, but I somehow doubt that paying another 50% more for 2-2-2 helps much.

 

[jhurst]

Originally posted by: Tostada

Originally posted by: EngenZerO
mushkin 222

stuff is fast... my amd64 loves it.

The 2-2-2 is as good as it gets, but I'd love to see some benchmarks comparing, say, Mushkin 2-3-3, OCZ 2-3-2, and Mushkin 2-2-2.

I usually think it's worth it to get a good brand of CL 2, but I somehow doubt that paying another 50% more for 2-2-2 helps much.

If you are looking for PC4000 RAM, which one only be necessary if you are planning on some major FSB overclocking, then the HyperX is the best deal. I got a gb of my dual channel PC4000 HyperX for $210. One stick through a BB sale, and another stick from a friend. The stuff has been great, I have it running @ DDR520 without any problems, and am sure it could go further but am CPU limited.