Cheap Overclocking RAM

[prosser13]

I am planning on building a sys in the next few weeks based around a 200GB SB, a 3000+ Venice and a Abit AX8. I am planning on getting 1GB Scan Elixir DDR for just normal usage, but I have decided that if I enter competitions/show someone my pc/etc, I want some overclocking RAM. 512MB to be precise I have a budget of £80 max, and need a single stick. The Corsair PC4400 TwinX looks good, but you have to buy a GB at £152. Can you get it in 512MB sticks, or what else would you recommend?

 

[aatf510]

As a ABIT/VIA chipset user, I would suggest getting a nForce4 mobo especially if you plan on overclocking.

 

[prosser13]

Nah. First of all too expensive, secondly AX8 can overclock further than the AN8. And yes, I have proof

 

[globalcitizen]

You can just get valueram and run a divider to o/c. That is what I am doing right now.

 

[aatf510]

I remember reading somewhere that VIA KT890 performs worse than the nForce4 (which should be nearly impossible because A64 memory controller is on chip), but I guess you should double check.

 

[andy nowotny]

Link

 

[dodgybob]

Ballistix costs just over £60 for one 512mb module direct from the crucial store in the uk with free postage. PC3200 at 2-2-2-6 timings and overclocks very well:

http://www.anandtech.com/memory/showdoc.aspx?i=2386&p=6

Got 2 of those myself although haven't tried ocing them yet as i'm about to upgrade my rig. 4% discount (wow) if you buy 2.

 

[Cheesetogo]

I think people have had excllent luck using g.skill value memory (around 100 at newegg)