EPoX 8RDA+ RAM recommendations needed!

[brigden]

With a recent system build, I found that a single stick of Infineon (OEM) 512MB PC2700 (7-3-3-2.5) was causing stability issues while running 3D apps. The RAM will be RMA'ed, and I need to find a reliable and stable replacement. I'm still looking for 512MB of PC2700.

Now, if I recall correctly, didn't the 8RDA+ have issues with single sticks of 512MB PC2700? Is it a better bet to go with two sticks of 256MB? And what brands should I avoid/consider for this mobo?

Thanks.

 

[SpideyCU]

Originally posted by: brigden
Now, if I recall correctly, didn't the 8RDA+ have issues with single sticks of 512MB PC2700? Is it a better bet to go with two sticks of 256MB? And what brands should I avoid/consider for this mobo?

Not ALL 512MB PC2700. Just Crucial and Kingston's ValueRAM line. Everything else (even Kingston's other line, HyperX) seems fine for everyone.

 

[MARMADUKE]

Mushkin black,TwinMOS winbond and Buffalo winbond pc3200 & 3700 all work great on the nforce2, the 256 sticks will OC much higher!

 

[pspada]

My OCZ Performance Series rev 2 PC3200 works just fine, running at 400Mhz. I got it from Hardcorecooling.com

 

[brigden]

What about the Mushkin Blue Line stuff? The Black is too expensive.

The OCZ Performance Series looks good, too. Or maybe two sticks of Kingston Hyper X.

 

[MARMADUKE]

how much is the pc3200 blue? because Buffalo pc3200 winbond CH-5 is $49 and can do cas2 @ 230 fsb.

 

[brigden]

I should mention I have no intentions of overclocking. I just want stable RAM.

I'm looking at:

2x 256MB OCZ Performance Series PC2700 Rev. 3.2 DDR 333MHz (CL 2-2-2-5-1 timings) - $168 CAD
2x 256MB Kingston Hyper X PC2700 DDR 333MHz (CL 2-2-2-5-1 timings) - $176 CAD

The two sticks of Muskin Blue, which I'm no longer interested in, would be $163.52 CAD.

 

[Frazas]

I recommend the OCZ PC3200 CAS2. I have a 512Mb stick and I am very happy with it.