Is this worth it?

jds21 · 01-15-2008, 01:21 PM

Is this RAM any good?

Team Dark 2x1GB DDR2 800MHz CL4
http://www.pccasegear.com/prod5549.htm

Should I go for 2GB or 4GB? I don't have a 64-bit operating system as of yet but I will be upgrading to Vista Ultimate 64-bit in the near future (possibly a dual boot)

Thanks

oregon · 01-16-2008, 01:45 AM

Yeah, it's probably good but really expensive. We can get similar RAM for 1/3 to 1/4 the price here in the states.

jds21 · 01-16-2008, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oregon

Yeah, it's probably good but really expensive. We can get similar RAM for 1/3 to 1/4 the price here in the states.

I know... this is cheap for Australia though... the cheapest i have seen but oh well, what can you do about it... not much unfortunately

ztrain727 · 01-16-2008, 02:51 AM

THIS was a deal if you don't mind mail-in rebates, but the rebates end today, so it's a little late.

There's no shortage of cheaper stuff on newegg: LIKE THIS But you'll sacrifice quality/performance.

Ohh... didn't notice you're in Australia...never mind.

ztrain727 · 01-17-2008, 02:14 AM

You could pay for international shipping...

**Cromewell** · 01-17-2008, 03:14 AM

International shipping is rarely worth it especially to austrailia. Canada to the US or vise versa isn't too bad but anything overseas and the cost of shipping is brutal.

If you think about it, $99 AUS isn't that bad for 2GB of RAM. 2GB of DDR2-800 @ CAS4 runs what, about $40, in the US?

Matt_91 · 01-17-2008, 06:29 AM

yes, being a fellow melbournian i suffer the same problem. do you live anywhere near either of the CPL (Computer and Parts Land). They seem to be the cheapest around melbourne (at least that i can find) check out www.cpl.net.au and see if you're near the stores and check out their green guide

Edit: I just checked the greenguide and they don't actually have that model RAM.

Edit again: come to think of that, it's cheap and if pc case gear accepted paypal i'd probably get myself some as well

jds21 · 01-17-2008, 06:57 AM

I live nowhere near the city and I don't even know where Notting Hill is lol

I think MSY is cheaper though (not as big a range I don't think but thye do the job) Centre Com is also pretty good and they're both near to me... unfortunately, PCCG is in oakleigh and I live nowhere near there

Matt_91 · 01-18-2008, 03:11 AM

notting hill is near clayton. it's near my dad's work so i go in with him sometimes to get stuff. I'm not sure about MSY, I need to have a look, I've also heard they're cheaper.

jds21 · 01-18-2008, 09:33 AM

Clayton.... nowhere near me... MSY is cheaper but their service is horrible (my experiences) and they don't have that big a range... Centre Com is your best bet... a tad more expensive (like a few dollars literally) but they have much more to chose from and better customer service. PCCG, slightly mopre expensive again but a huge range when it comes to accessories and other parts... I am buyign my main parts (Case, CPU, Mobo...etc) from Centre Com and then extra stuff (fans, sound card, GPU - they stock EVGA

, LEDs and so on...)

01-15-2008, 01:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
jds21 Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 110	Is this worth it? Is this RAM any good? Team Dark 2x1GB DDR2 800MHz CL4 http://www.pccasegear.com/prod5549.htm Should I go for 2GB or 4GB? I don't have a 64-bit operating system as of yet but I will be upgrading to Vista Ultimate 64-bit in the near future (possibly a dual boot) Thanks Last edited by jds21; 01-16-2008 at 01:17 AM.

01-16-2008, 01:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
oregon Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: portland, oregon Age: 19 Posts: 1,578	Yeah, it's probably good but really expensive. We can get similar RAM for 1/3 to 1/4 the price here in the states. __________________ MB: Gigabyte P35-DS3L CPU: Core 2 Duo E6550 @3.5hz GPU: PNY GeForce 8800 GT 512 RAM: 4GBs DDR2-800 (Ballistix and OCZ SLI) CL4 PSU: Antec NeoPower 650W Case: Antec 900 HDD: Seagate SATA 250GB, 16MB cache Seagate SATA 320GB, 16MB cache

01-16-2008, 02:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
ztrain727 Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the US & A Age: 18 Posts: 124	THIS was a deal if you don't mind mail-in rebates, but the rebates end today, so it's a little late. There's no shortage of cheaper stuff on newegg: LIKE THIS But you'll sacrifice quality/performance. Ohh... didn't notice you're in Australia...never mind. __________________ Intel E5200 @ 3.7ghz ASUS 8800gt GA-P35-DS3L Motherboard 2gb OCZ Gold DDR2 ram Samsung Spinpoint F1 750gb - 32mb cache + Samsung Spinpoint T 500gb SATAII HDD - 16mb ULTRA X-connect 600w PSU, HP Lightscribe DVD-RW, Cooler Master Centurion 5 Last edited by ztrain727; 01-16-2008 at 02:54 AM.

01-17-2008, 02:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
ztrain727 Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the US & A Age: 18 Posts: 124	You could pay for international shipping... __________________ Intel E5200 @ 3.7ghz ASUS 8800gt GA-P35-DS3L Motherboard 2gb OCZ Gold DDR2 ram Samsung Spinpoint F1 750gb - 32mb cache + Samsung Spinpoint T 500gb SATAII HDD - 16mb ULTRA X-connect 600w PSU, HP Lightscribe DVD-RW, Cooler Master Centurion 5

01-17-2008, 03:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 11,802	International shipping is rarely worth it especially to austrailia. Canada to the US or vise versa isn't too bad but anything overseas and the cost of shipping is brutal. If you think about it, $99 AUS isn't that bad for 2GB of RAM. 2GB of DDR2-800 @ CAS4 runs what, about $40, in the US? __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in command here. www.userfriendly.org

01-17-2008, 06:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
Matt_91 Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 147	yes, being a fellow melbournian i suffer the same problem. do you live anywhere near either of the CPL (Computer and Parts Land). They seem to be the cheapest around melbourne (at least that i can find) check out www.cpl.net.au and see if you're near the stores and check out their green guide Edit: I just checked the greenguide and they don't actually have that model RAM. Edit again: come to think of that, it's cheap and if pc case gear accepted paypal i'd probably get myself some as well __________________ Mobo: GA-EP45-DS4P CPU: Core2 Duo E8400 @ 3.6 gHz (450 x 8) PSU: OCZ 600W RAM: 4GB Kingston HyperX DDR2 1066 HDD: Western Digital 500GB Optical: Pioneer 212 SATA DVD burner GPU: Powercolor ATI 4850 512mb OS: Windows Vista Monitor: 22" BenQ (FP222W) 3DMark06: 13113 Last edited by Matt_91; 01-17-2008 at 06:42 AM.

01-17-2008, 06:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
jds21 Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 110	I live nowhere near the city and I don't even know where Notting Hill is lol I think MSY is cheaper though (not as big a range I don't think but thye do the job) Centre Com is also pretty good and they're both near to me... unfortunately, PCCG is in oakleigh and I live nowhere near there

01-18-2008, 03:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
Matt_91 Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 147	notting hill is near clayton. it's near my dad's work so i go in with him sometimes to get stuff. I'm not sure about MSY, I need to have a look, I've also heard they're cheaper. __________________ Mobo: GA-EP45-DS4P CPU: Core2 Duo E8400 @ 3.6 gHz (450 x 8) PSU: OCZ 600W RAM: 4GB Kingston HyperX DDR2 1066 HDD: Western Digital 500GB Optical: Pioneer 212 SATA DVD burner GPU: Powercolor ATI 4850 512mb OS: Windows Vista Monitor: 22" BenQ (FP222W) 3DMark06: 13113

01-18-2008, 09:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
jds21 Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 110	Clayton.... nowhere near me... MSY is cheaper but their service is horrible (my experiences) and they don't have that big a range... Centre Com is your best bet... a tad more expensive (like a few dollars literally) but they have much more to chose from and better customer service. PCCG, slightly mopre expensive again but a huge range when it comes to accessories and other parts... I am buyign my main parts (Case, CPU, Mobo...etc) from Centre Com and then extra stuff (fans, sound card, GPU - they stock EVGA , LEDs and so on...)

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