Which ram should i get

twitchtwice · 03-06-2008, 12:02 AM

For what i choose. im going to buy 2 sets so i can have 4 gigs.

Here are the 3 i have narrowed it down to

Kingston HyperX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820134125

Coarsair XMS2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145034

OCZ
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...hnology%2c+Inc.

OR i can get the 2 gig stick versions of those, will it be better to get 4x1 or 2x2?

oscaryu1 · 03-06-2008, 01:27 AM

Corsair. End of thread.

twitchtwice · 03-06-2008, 02:07 AM

would it be better to get 4x1 or 2x2 sticks oscar?

oscaryu1 · 03-06-2008, 02:12 AM

2x 2GB will see a bit more gain. But if the price difference is just ridiculous, then don't go for it.

Vizy93 · 03-06-2008, 02:20 AM

Dude, get the hyperX<im only saying that cuz i have it>. Patriot also makes great memory.

And <i think> that 2x2 gb is better because it puts less stress on the mobo memory controller, and i think its also true ude see a performance gain

oscaryu1 · 03-06-2008, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vizy93

Dude, get the hyperX<im only saying that cuz i have it>. Patriot also makes great memory.

And <i think> that 2x2 gb is better because it puts less stress on the mobo memory controller, and i think its also true ude see a performance gain

Corsair 99.9% of the time, never sells a dead stick.

I could say every RAM manufacturer I have it great!

Kingston, pqi, G Skills, DELL, A-Data... Get what I mean?

twitchtwice · 03-06-2008, 02:52 AM

Yea i get what your saying but the big thing is timing in the different brands. does taht make a big difference with performance.

oscaryu1 · 03-07-2008, 03:06 AM

Not really, unless you get a really crappy brand. I've heard that A-Data's timings can be slower than advertised, unless you tweak it.

Also, the cheaper the RAM, the cheaper the chips [on the RAM stick]. Cheaper = Horrible OCing. Good manufacturer + fair price = Good OCing.

hells3000 · 03-07-2008, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oscaryu1

Corsair. End of thread.

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03-06-2008, 12:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
twitchtwice Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 310	Which ram should i get For what i choose. im going to buy 2 sets so i can have 4 gigs. Here are the 3 i have narrowed it down to Kingston HyperX http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820134125 Coarsair XMS2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145034 OCZ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...hnology%2c+Inc. OR i can get the 2 gig stick versions of those, will it be better to get 4x1 or 2x2? __________________ CPU: C2D e8400 @ 3.6 HSF: Arctic Freezer 7 MOBO: Gigabyte P35-DS3L RAM: 4GB Corsair XMS2 GPU: XFX GeForce G92 8800 GTS HDD: WD Raptor 150GB PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700W CASE: Antech 900 OS: Win XP x64 MON: Samsung 932BW All this for CS:S? Why not :)

03-06-2008, 01:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
oscaryu1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 9,856	Corsair. End of thread. __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

03-06-2008, 02:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
twitchtwice Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 310	would it be better to get 4x1 or 2x2 sticks oscar? __________________ CPU: C2D e8400 @ 3.6 HSF: Arctic Freezer 7 MOBO: Gigabyte P35-DS3L RAM: 4GB Corsair XMS2 GPU: XFX GeForce G92 8800 GTS HDD: WD Raptor 150GB PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700W CASE: Antech 900 OS: Win XP x64 MON: Samsung 932BW All this for CS:S? Why not :)

03-06-2008, 02:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
oscaryu1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 9,856	2x 2GB will see a bit more gain. But if the price difference is just ridiculous, then don't go for it. __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

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Vizy93 Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: LA, Westside Age: 14 Posts: 2,171	Dude, get the hyperX<im only saying that cuz i have it>. Patriot also makes great memory. And <i think> that 2x2 gb is better because it puts less stress on the mobo memory controller, and i think its also true ude see a performance gain __________________ RnB Session- get updated Hulu- TV quality clips/shows/movies My Slurpee Cup- life's elixir

03-06-2008, 02:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
twitchtwice Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 310	Yea i get what your saying but the big thing is timing in the different brands. does taht make a big difference with performance. __________________ CPU: C2D e8400 @ 3.6 HSF: Arctic Freezer 7 MOBO: Gigabyte P35-DS3L RAM: 4GB Corsair XMS2 GPU: XFX GeForce G92 8800 GTS HDD: WD Raptor 150GB PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700W CASE: Antech 900 OS: Win XP x64 MON: Samsung 932BW All this for CS:S? Why not :)

03-07-2008, 03:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
oscaryu1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 9,856	Not really, unless you get a really crappy brand. I've heard that A-Data's timings can be slower than advertised, unless you tweak it. Also, the cheaper the RAM, the cheaper the chips [on the RAM stick]. Cheaper = Horrible OCing. Good manufacturer + fair price = Good OCing. __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

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