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Old 02-27-2008, 06:45 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default What RAM can i put?
Out of the first 3, which should i go for.

http://www.dynax.co.za/index.php?cPath=27_63&sort=5d&&page=3

I think the OCZ is the best to go for.

What do yall think?
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none, get the ati 9800. you can get them really cheap and its a higher number so its better.
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The crosair is faster by i small amount the only diff is the TRAS is 12 on the crosair on the OCZ it is 15
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Old 02-27-2008, 10:37 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I would buy the 4 gigabytes of Patriot RAM. Seems like the best buy out of your options since the other two kits are only 2 gigabytes of memory.
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Old 02-28-2008, 05:44 PM   #4 (permalink)
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but the problem now is that it can not run on a Intel 965 chipset.

Which is what ive got now.

I want something that ill use now and later.

3 Questions

1. Is it better to get the RAM that comes in two (optimised for dual channel?) or is it ok to get 2 singles?

2. would it be better to get four 512mb (fill as many slots) or two 1 gigs?

3. Also how much worth it is going to DDR3 or DDR2 1066+? I read somewhere that right now DDR3 is pointless as the FSB cant go to those speeds yet, and when they do, prices will drop
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none, get the ati 9800. you can get them really cheap and its a higher number so its better.
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Guys please any help will be appreciated
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1.) it does not matter if the RAM that comes in two (optimised for dual channel?) all ot is is 2 ram chips the same brand an model.
2.)buy 2 1G sticks because then there is rom for upgrades.
3.) it is not worth it.
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cool thanks man. But howcome the dual channel ones are more expensive?

Can i ask. With my mobo, do i need the same brand etc ram?

Cause im thinking i should keep my 1 gig ram and get 2 OCZ platinum 1 gigs.

Or should i just put the 2 gigs of OCZ ram
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Old 03-03-2008, 12:17 PM   #8 (permalink)
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OCZ memory is good memory but is generally overpriced.

I would buy 2 gigabytes of RAM but look thru the following brands of memory for the best price.

Recommended good brands of Random Access Memory:
Corsair (XMS)
Crucial (Ballistix)
G.Skill (Samsung TCCD)
Kingston (Hyper-X)
Mushkin (Extreme Performance)
Patriot (Extreme Performance)
PNY
pqi (Turbo)
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cool thanks for the heads up. Then ill go Super talent or Kingston

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howcome the dual channel RAM's are more expensive?

Can i ask. With my mobo, do i need the same brand etc ram?

Cause im thinking i should keep my 1 gig ram and get 2 1 gigs.

Or can i just put the 2 gigs ram
Same as above questions?

Also Which of these 2 will be a better investment, and which will be faster

Kingston 1066Mhz ram
http://www.dynax.co.za/product_info.php?cPath=27_63&products_id=639

or any other 800Mhz BUT with lower timings
eg Patriot PC2-6400 (cheaper than OCZ and better timings)
http://www.dynax.co.za/product_info.php?cPath=27_63&products_id=625
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