I need Your Opinion

[Corey0808]

I'm just about ready to order my new setup. Which will consist of a Barton 2500+, and Abit NF7-S V2.0 and I'm having trouble deciding on memory. I want to be able to do 11x200 so I'm thinking atleast PC3200 memory. Here is which ones I'm thinking of. Which is better? Also which has a better chance to hit past 200?


Kingston HyperX Series Dual Kits 184 Pin 512MB(256MBx2) DDR PC-3200

Price: $131

Corsair XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series, (Twin Pack) 184 Pin 512MB(256MBx2) DDR PC-3200 - Retail

Price: $115

Is it really worth the extra money for the HyperX??? Thanks

 

[myocardia]

No, it's not really worth the extra money for the HyperX. Both of those are the best available, besides Mushkin Black level 2, which is $71 per 256MB stick on newegg. You are more than likely gonna have to run whatever memory you buy at either 2-3-3-11, or even 2.5-3-3-11, especially if you run it in dual-channel mode.

 

[Corey0808]

I have a power supply that I've been using for like 3 to 4 years now. It seems to work ok and was AMD approved 300W then. I'm curious as to know if I should get a new powersupply before I even hook up my new parts or if it's ok to run it on the old power supply for a little while? I don't have a lot of money so I don't want to get a power supply if I don't have to.

 

[o1die]

Try your old one first. If your system runs stable, then you're ok.

 

[TGHI]

I am running the same RAM you listed: Corsair XMS (2*256) CAS2. No probs - I love it. I have heard of some compatibility issues with the HyperX, which is why I avoided it, but I guess it's up to you.


TGHI

 

[Corporate Thug]

both are the same quality so i would get the cheaper