which memory shall i get

deankenny

deankenny

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ok ive had enough of this crucial ballistix ram keep bluescrenning on me, i found out that there is a faulty batch of ballistx out there batch no "97432" just google it to find out, anyway so im going to buy some new memory to replace it and have found the following what would you guys suggest is the best to go for

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/128022

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/119190

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/119223

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/120453

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-024-GS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=817&name=G.Skill%202GB%20DDR2%20PK%20PC2-8500C5%20(2x1GB)%20CAS5%20Dual%20Channel%20Kit%20(F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK)

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-067-GL&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=817&name=GeIL%202GB%20(2x1GB)%20PC2-8500C5%201066MHz%20Black%20Dragon%20DDR2%20Dual%20Channel%20Kit%20(GB22GB8500C5DC)
 
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I've used alot of the G Skill ram in your 5th link. No problems at all in any builds. Its in this one running at 944mhz with only 1.9 voltage.
 
OCZ man..

Yes, they are our shop sponsor but I would have recommended them before..

The ReaperX is very very nice!
 
Hi man,, yeh I use 64-bit Vista..

On 32-bit., due to the o/s limitation with the RAM, you will see 3, 3.25, or possibly 3.5GB when you install 4GB RAM
 
what would be better as i have a tight budget

2 x 1gb = 2gb total but in 1066 speed

or

2 x 2gb = 4gb total but in 800 speed
 
deankenny said:
what would be better as i have a tight budget

2 x 1gb = 2gb total but in 1066 speed

or

2 x 2gb = 4gb total but in 800 speed
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Tough question. With a 32 bit OS, you won't be able to use the full 4GBs of ram as previously mentioned. So in that case, the 2GB would be the better value if you're on a budget.

If you plan on getting a 64 bit OS to take full advantage of the 4GBs then definitely go with that.

However, more is always better, so long as you're able to fully use it.

Also, I'd go with OCZ. I love their ram a lot and haven't had a bit of trouble with them.
 
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