i've only built one system with crucial ram and have had 0 issues with it. the person who recommended crucial (back in the ay) swears by them. 2gb of crucial ram will cost me about $270...i've noticed 2gig ocz ram on newegg for $200. that's quite a difference. i'm not an overclocker...and i'm not sure that plays a part in making the decision, but is crucial worth the extra $70?