Best RAM for my DFI Lanpary UT NF4 Ultra-D?

[AtaruMoroboshi18]

Alright, I'm about to get approxamitely $130 for a new pair of RAM sticks (2x512mb). I was wondering what would be the best sticks of ram for my rig. Check my sig. I want it to be able to OC up to 242 to go parallel with my OCed CPU. Any help, such as links or recommendations, would be appreciated.

BTW: I'm going to cross-ship with Newegg. Just to shorten things up.

 

[Aisengard]

http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820218405

These seem like a good bet, and value, they're BH-5, and should easily go up to 242 (with enough voltage)

 

[AtaruMoroboshi18]

What are some good brands? OCZ, Corsair, Crucial? I'm a gamer, so a good 2x512mb pair of sticks would be perfect.

 

[JohnAn2112]

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[Painman]

Originally posted by: OCZ John
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He has approximately $130 to spend on a pair of 512 RAM sticks, not one stick 😉

 

[AtaruMoroboshi18]

I could bump it up to about $160 or so...

 

[Mucker]

I've heard these are very good, but need volts which the Ultra-D can handily do: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227211

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[imNAKED]

OCZ VX.🙂

 

[imported_Kensai]

Originally posted by: imNAKED
OCZ VX.🙂

 

[Tweakin]

With the additional voltage you have available on that board, go for the OCZ VX...smokin...

 

[AtaruMoroboshi18]

Dang, I'll only have about $145, not $160 as I thought. Got any more suggestions for RAM?

Edit: Nevermind, going for the OCZ Gold 2x512mb PC3200 RAMs, they should be pretty good for my setup!

 

[deadseasquirrel]

OCZ VX would be nice, but at $160+, it isn't doing your budget any favors.

Honestly, just get yourself some value select for dirt cheap and pocket the rest of the extra cash. Most (real world gaming) benchmarks have shown that running ram 1:1 with CPU isn't exactly breaking fps records. Minimal % increase over keeping ram lower with dividers. Surprisingly enough, 2T vs 1T doesn't even make a big difference.

Caveat: some folks have had trouble with certain value select sticks with the DFI boards. I have 2 DFIs running with corsair VS and have no troubles. But others have run into problems.

 

[AtaruMoroboshi18]

I'd prefer to have my RAM running at 1:1 for all types of applications, just so they load faster and run smoother.

 

[GRIdpOOL]

This is the ram you should buy. OCZ Value for < $110 Shipped
This memory could reach 250 2-2-2 1T with the right voltage. You can be sure it will work at 230 2-2-2 1T with about 2.9v. Nobody can argue with this if you have a DFI. This memory is the best bang for the buck hands down!

 

[theMan]

nahh, just get the ocz vx. with that mobo, its almost a shame not to get it. mmm. 3.3 volts of electrical deliciousness...

 

[AtaruMoroboshi18]

OCZ Gold 2x512MB for $158 w/ shipping

I'm opting for this.

 

[wicktron]

Originally posted by: AtaruMoroboshi18
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227211">OCZ Gold 2x512MB for $158 w/ shipping</a>

I'm opting for this.

Good choice. Excellent sticks.
They do however, require burn-in.

I have these... couldn't do 240 2-2-2 @ 3.2v off the bat... but after a week of conditioning and burning in 200 2-2-2 at 3v, 3.1v, then 3.2v (using MemTest), I was able to do 246 2-2-2 @ 3.2v