Need new DDR2 RAM?

de8212

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My Crucial RAM is giving me errors again. I want something else. Something stable and reliable. I have 800MHz modules now so as long as it's at least 800, I'm fine with it. I don't overclock it but bought these because the have the D9 (I think that's what it is) chips in in that can be overclocked. I want at least 4GB, more is better if it's not too expensive.

Please suggest away, I want to order today.
 

de8212

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Thanks Blain. I've never used that brand but heard good things.

Just got to wondering, would I benefit much by going to a higher rated (1066, etc) RAM? Would it be noticeable?
 

Emulex

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only buy ram rated at 1.8V for ddr2. anything other than 1.8 is weaksauce.
 

de8212

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Yeah, my ballistix are rated at 2.0 and the last time one of the modules went bad they told me it was because I was running them at a lower voltage than required. Either way, I'm done with crucial.
 

de8212

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Still curious if I should just go with the 800MHz that Blain listed or go up to 1066, etc???
 

Blain

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The PC2-6400 will allow for a CPU OC (Q9550), of up to 3.4GHz and still be operating 100% within the PC2-6400 specification.
 

de8212

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Originally posted by: VirtualLarry


Wholly Sheet. $72.99 now? They were $35 months ago.

I know. And I was thinking of picking up 2 sets (8GB). That ~$150. :Q
 

frostedflakes

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What's the deal with DDR2 prices anyways, are they trending upward for good (manufacturers cutting DDR2 production in favor of DDR3, perhaps)? I thought 4GB would be a cheap upgrade, but prices have gone up a lot since I had last checked a few months ago. Am debating whether I should wait and see if prices decrease, or buy now before they go up even more.

That Corsair at Fry's is very tempting.
 

Blain

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Originally posted by: frostedflakes
What's the deal with DDR2 prices anyways, are they trending upward for good (manufacturers cutting DDR2 production in favor of DDR3, perhaps)? I thought 4GB would be a cheap upgrade, but prices have gone up a lot since I had last checked a few months ago. Am debating whether I should wait and see if prices decrease, or buy now before they go up even more.
Clicky Clicky

 

de8212

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Blain (or anyone else that can help). i'm still on the fence as what RAm to order. I have read alot of the reviews on the GSkill as well as the Corsair posted above. Seems alot of people do not mention either will overclock that well. Now, I know I said originally I just wanted stable and would not overclock. the issue is that the reason I purchased my original crucial ballisti was partially due to being able to overclock them. I also see that the other two RAm mentions are 5-5-5-5-12 and my crucial is 4-4-4-12. I just don't want to go down in performance. Would I be by going with the Gskill or Corsair mentioned?

Someone help me make a decision. I want to order this by tomorrow so I can have it by next weekend.
 

Blain

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Originally posted by: de8212
i'm still on the fence as what RAm to order. I have read alot of the reviews on the GSkill as well as the Corsair posted above.
Now, I know I said originally I just wanted stable and would not overclock. the issue is that the reason I purchased my original crucial ballisti was partially due to being able to overclock them.
I just don't want to go down in performance. Would I be by going with the Gskill or Corsair mentioned?

Someone help me make a decision. I want to order this by tomorrow so I can have it by next weekend.
Originally posted by: Blain
The PC2-6400 will allow for a CPU OC (Q9550), of up to 3.4GHz and still be operating 100% within the PC2-6400 specification.

 

de8212

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Originally posted by: Blain

The PC2-6400 will allow for a CPU OC (Q9550), of up to 3.4GHz and still be operating 100% within the PC2-6400 specification.

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I understand that. I have been at 3.8GHz with my current ram.


EDIT. So I just want to make sure I am not going down in quality/performance. I ANd the fact that the other RAM is 5-5-5-12 and my crucial is 4-4-4-12.
 

Blain

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