Need some RAM input from the pros

MBGraphics

MBGraphics

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Alright everybody, now I know this is a bit old school for all of you that keep your computers up to date, BUT I can't afford to do that right now so I'm settling for just new ram :P

This is the motherboard I have:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131073

From what I've gathered, the fastest I can run is DDR2 800 and up to 8GB meaning up to 2GB sticks for each of the 4 total channels.

What I have is PC2-6400 (400MHz) Kingston. And it's set-up as 4x1GB.

What I'm thinking of getting is one of the following:
Crucial Ballistix for $85:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148212

OR

Corsair XMS2 for $70:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145184


Now, what I would like to know is:
1. Will I have a problem with either of those?
2. Should I get 2x2GB like that? Or should I get 4x1GB like it's currently set-up? I doubt I'll need to upgrade again, I'll build a new system by then.
3. Is the Ballistix worth $15 more?
4. Any others you would recommend instead of either of these two?


Thanks for any help in advanced! :)
-Mike
 
Yeah, Skill RAM is considered Top Drawer these days. Don't know about Corsair, they used to be, and as for Crucial, from what I've HEARD, (not personally experienced), they are going downhill.
 
JHM said:
Yeah, Skill RAM is considered Top Drawer these days. Don't know about Corsair, they used to be, and as for Crucial, from what I've HEARD, (not personally experienced), they are going downhill.
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top drawer? hmmm....maybe second drawer to the top.ill put corsair at the top drawer.
 
tech savvy said:
top drawer? hmmm....maybe second drawer to the top.ill put corsair at the top drawer.
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ive been hearing alot of prblems with Corsair xms series not holing up to the corsair name, now the dominator line sure, but ive always felt g.skill holds its own against that as well for less money
 
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