The Great RAM debate. Speed, Brand, etc!

BZA · 16-September-03, 09:14 PM

So, Im probably gonna get a new CPU (2500+ yeehaw) and Im gonna want a gig of RAM to match it.

So...

According to NewEgg right now.

We Got Geil (several variaties) from $199 to $203

We Got About a gillion variaties of Corsair XMS

We Got some Kingston HyperX

We Got Mushkin Level I and II for some good money...

Most of these are CAS 2.0 which is good...

Once you get to the 3200 level, what difference does brand mean, are heatsinks a requirement?

Is Corsair just the best? I always heard good things...

Thei Geil comes onto the sceen with its Golden Dragon stuff...

Then Planetside came with Kingston Coupons for their HyperX stuff (Guarunteed 2-2-2 speeds)

My MOBO supports Dual Channel DDR and I need a gig...

What is the pimply recommendation?

Hmmm?

swanny321 · 16-September-03, 09:20 PM

Corsair or Geil i think would be the best.

putwig · 16-September-03, 10:03 PM

Heatspreaders are not necessary, period! They can look really pimp ....... but they are pointless and jack up the price.

gorked · 16-September-03, 10:52 PM

xms is always a good choice....pricey...but a lot of good reviews.

m3_tw0 · 16-September-03, 11:28 PM

I have the golden dragon pc3200 geil ram and it works like a champ is doesnt cost a huge amount.

M.D.K. · 17-September-03, 12:26 AM

I allways thought geil was basically cheaper XMS. Same stuff but not corsair, cheaper. Also i heard it had better bandwidth. BUT i dont use DDR and therefore dont bother knowing too much about it, so yeah.

My dfriend just got a gig of XMS 3200... its REALLY fast ****. Blows the crap outta my samsung PC800 RAMBUS.

BZA · 17-September-03, 11:20 AM

Yeah, I can get Geil Golden Dragon 3200 for $199 for a gig.

Good deal, no spreaders and a cool dragon design on the chips. woot woot.

BZA · 17-September-03, 11:25 AM

GeIL Golden Dragon Dual DDR 1GB(2x512MB) 400MHz Model GD3200-1000DC Retail
Specifications:
Dual Channel SPD Enhanced PC3200 DDR 1GB; Special design for dual channel motherboard
Dragon Eye: One red led on PCB board for memory module ON/OFF detection
Hand Picked Golden Dragon 5ns!
Advanced WLCSP Package
6 Layers Ultra Low Noises Shielded Golden Color PCB board
Pin Count: 184
Chip Denisity: 32x8
CAS/Timing 2 6-3-3 1T @PC3200
Voltage: 2.5v-3.1V
Warranty: Lifetime

$199

Sound good? Would you buy it?

m3_tw0 · 17-September-03, 04:08 PM

If I need it I would...I have my 3200 runnin at 200 and 400 fsb proc..this is also in dual channel..the only thing I have heard with this ram is that it sometimes is hit and miss with nforce boards but with intel it does fine...Ihad ti tweak it a little to get it right but once it was set it has performed well.

BZA · 17-September-03, 04:27 PM

Ok, I'd hate to buy something that is "hit and miss" with my board chipset.

If Im running an nforce board, what is best.

Darn RAM, so darn confusing.

m3_tw0 · 17-September-03, 08:59 PM

Check out the forum of your board maker and you can see what people recommened and which ram works and doesnt with their boards and chipsets.

16-September-03, 09:14 PM		#1 (permalink)
BZA Semin-Hoe-Le Supp-Hoe-Ter	The Great RAM debate. Speed, Brand, etc! So, Im probably gonna get a new CPU (2500+ yeehaw) and Im gonna want a gig of RAM to match it. So... According to NewEgg right now. We Got Geil (several variaties) from $199 to $203 We Got About a gillion variaties of Corsair XMS We Got some Kingston HyperX We Got Mushkin Level I and II for some good money... Most of these are CAS 2.0 which is good... Once you get to the 3200 level, what difference does brand mean, are heatsinks a requirement? Is Corsair just the best? I always heard good things... Thei Geil comes onto the sceen with its Golden Dragon stuff... Then Planetside came with Kingston Coupons for their HyperX stuff (Guarunteed 2-2-2 speeds) My MOBO supports Dual Channel DDR and I need a gig... What is the pimply recommendation? Hmmm?

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16-September-03, 09:20 PM		#2 (permalink)
swanny321 Apex Tech Fanatic	Corsair or Geil i think would be the best.

16-September-03, 10:03 PM		#3 (permalink)
putwig Dr. Hydro Pimp	Heatspreaders are not necessary, period! They can look really pimp ....... but they are pointless and jack up the price.

16-September-03, 10:52 PM		#4 (permalink)
gorked Apex Tech Demi-God	xms is always a good choice....pricey...but a lot of good reviews.

16-September-03, 11:28 PM		#5 (permalink)
m3_tw0 Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme	I have the golden dragon pc3200 geil ram and it works like a champ is doesnt cost a huge amount.

17-September-03, 12:26 AM		#6 (permalink)
M.D.K. Apex Tech Maniac Supreme	I allways thought geil was basically cheaper XMS. Same stuff but not corsair, cheaper. Also i heard it had better bandwidth. BUT i dont use DDR and therefore dont bother knowing too much about it, so yeah. My dfriend just got a gig of XMS 3200... its REALLY fast ****. Blows the crap outta my samsung PC800 RAMBUS.

17-September-03, 11:20 AM		#7 (permalink)
BZA Semin-Hoe-Le Supp-Hoe-Ter	Yeah, I can get Geil Golden Dragon 3200 for $199 for a gig. Good deal, no spreaders and a cool dragon design on the chips. woot woot.

17-September-03, 11:25 AM		#8 (permalink)
BZA Semin-Hoe-Le Supp-Hoe-Ter	GeIL Golden Dragon Dual DDR 1GB(2x512MB) 400MHz Model GD3200-1000DC Retail Specifications: Dual Channel SPD Enhanced PC3200 DDR 1GB; Special design for dual channel motherboard Dragon Eye: One red led on PCB board for memory module ON/OFF detection Hand Picked Golden Dragon 5ns! Advanced WLCSP Package 6 Layers Ultra Low Noises Shielded Golden Color PCB board Pin Count: 184 Chip Denisity: 32x8 CAS/Timing 2 6-3-3 1T @PC3200 Voltage: 2.5v-3.1V Warranty: Lifetime $199 Sound good? Would you buy it?

17-September-03, 04:08 PM		#9 (permalink)
m3_tw0 Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme	If I need it I would...I have my 3200 runnin at 200 and 400 fsb proc..this is also in dual channel..the only thing I have heard with this ram is that it sometimes is hit and miss with nforce boards but with intel it does fine...Ihad ti tweak it a little to get it right but once it was set it has performed well.

17-September-03, 04:27 PM		#10 (permalink)
BZA Semin-Hoe-Le Supp-Hoe-Ter	Ok, I'd hate to buy something that is "hit and miss" with my board chipset. If Im running an nforce board, what is best. Darn RAM, so darn confusing.

17-September-03, 08:59 PM		#11 (permalink)
m3_tw0 Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme	Check out the forum of your board maker and you can see what people recommened and which ram works and doesnt with their boards and chipsets.