Memory advice for a DFI LANPARTY UT nF3 250Gb

[XooooX]

Looking to buy a gig of memory, I was told not to worry about dual channel, so what is the best 1G stick with the best latency i can get for around $220?

 

[ts3433]

I saw an OCZ CL3 PC3200 1GB module at Newegg for around $200. If you're looking for overclocking memory, though, you may have to look at 2x512, since 1GB DIMMs don't come as fast or with as low latencies as smaller ones.

 

[XooooX]

Any advantages in the 3500, 3700, or 4000 categories? Or is 3200 all you really need?

 

[Lyfer]

I recommend some good ole Mushking 1gb ddr400 valueram for $140 if you're not overclocking.

 

[dtboos]

Originally posted by: XooooX
Any advantages in the 3500, 3700, or 4000 categories? Or is 3200 all you really need?

The higher ratings are just "guaranteed" to run at their respective higher speeds.

If you get a good quality DDR3200 stick of ram like Crucial's Ballistix, you can run those things up to DDR4000 np. Stable as hell.

Just don't get a cheap stick of 3200 ram, or you will most likely have problems overclocking them.

*edit* So in short, 3200 is all you need.

May I suggest 2 of these (dont buy a single 1gig stick......something happens, your whole gig is gone).
http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=20-146-546&depa=0

 

[XooooX]

The ballistix isnt offered in a 1GB DIMM so are you saying buy 2x512?

 

[dtboos]

Originally posted by: XooooX
The ballistix isnt offered in a 1GB DIMM so are you saying buy 2x512?

Definately. Not only do they (2 512 sticks) perform better and have better latency, if one goes bad, you are only out half a gig instead of a whole.

*edit* not to mention a QUALITY stick of 1gig ram costs a bit more than 2 quality sticks of 512MB ram.

 

[ts3433]

It'll probably be cheaper to just go 2x512 (though it may adversely affect your overclocking potential), but I went to Crucial's site and saw a 1GB DIMM rated for PC4000 at CL3. It was $290 before a 4% discount there, though. By comparison, you can get 2x512 of some TCCD on a budget for closer to $200-220.

 

[XooooX]

I just looked at the Ballistix prices, it would cost about $270 roughly for 2x512 PC4000.
http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=20-146-547&depa=0
Whadda ya think?

 

[dtboos]

Originally posted by: XooooX
I just looked at the Ballistix prices, it would cost about $270 roughly for 2x512 PC4000.
http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=20-146-547&depa=0
Whadda ya think?

I'd personally save ~$20 and get the PC3200 which will perform just as good, and actually has lower latency.

http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=20-146-546&depa=0

 

[XooooX]

Originally posted by: ts3433
It'll probably be cheaper to just go 2x512 (though it may adversely affect your overclocking potential), but I went to Crucial's site and saw a 1GB DIMM rated for PC4000 at CL3. It was $290 before a 4% discount there, though. By comparison, you can get 2x512 of some TCCD on a budget for closer to $200-220.

http://www.crucial.com/store/P...L12864Z503&cat=RAM
I assume this is it? So between ^ this and the newegg link I posted, whats the better ram?

 

[XooooX]

Originally posted by: dtboos

Originally posted by: XooooX
I just looked at the Ballistix prices, it would cost about $270 roughly for 2x512 PC4000.
http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=20-146-547&depa=0
Whadda ya think?

I'd personally save ~$20 and get the PC3200 which will perform just as good, and actually has lower latency.

http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=20-146-546&depa=0

Sounds good to me!