need Ram advice

[Jaepheth]

This will be for a E6600 in (more than likely) a Gigabyte DS3
I want 2 gigs of DDR2 800 (or higher) for no more than $200...

which of the following (or other, please specify) would you recommend?

Super Talent

Patriot

Buffalo

 

[n7]

Safest bet for getting D9GMH is the Buffalo Firestix.

Oh, & *cough* P5N-E SLI *cough*...

 

[tHa ShIzNiT]

Argh, I'm so close to pulling the trigger on a new build...so I have to ask. I was going with the DS3 as well, due to the majority of people on this forum using it.

So my question is...why is the P5N-E better than the DS3 in your opinion?

 

[moogen]

was lookin for the same inf on memory...about to drop the bomb on a ds3, but not sure what memory to get. with mem prices falling fast recently, what sub $200 mem is everyone getting good OC's with?

 

[n7]

Originally posted by: tHa ShIzNiT
Argh, I'm so close to pulling the trigger on a new build...so I have to ask. I was going with the DS3 as well, due to the majority of people on this forum using it.

So my question is...why is the P5N-E better than the DS3 in your opinion?

Ever since it's come out, i've seen countless threads in which DS3 users are having issues [when OCing].
I've also seen lots of praise for it too, so basically, it's a crapshoot.

I've seen far fewer issues mentioned with the P5N-E SLI.
It has better RAM tweaking options.
1T anyone
I has SLI support (useless really, but nice for those who feel SLI isn't a waste of money i guess).

I would say you'll likely be very happy with a DS3...there is a larger than average chance you might not though :evil:

 

[Shimmishim]

you can get the gskill 2gb 6400hz's (d9's) for $199 at newegg.

 

[Cheex]

I would suggest this G.SKILL memory for $180. It is based on the ProMOS memory chips. Not Micron D9 but the also scale well and the timings are CRAZY @ 4-4-3-5.

Review 1 - 501 (1002) @ 2.25V
Review 2 - 506 (1012) @ 2.3V

The reviews also will show that they go much higher.

 

[Jaepheth]

Would anyone like to second the nomination for G.Skill or Buffalo?

 

[Cheex]

Did you read the review links on the G.SKILL I posted?

In my opinion, they speak for themselves. I bought a 1GB stick of it with another one to come soon (when I get the money).

 

[digitizer123]

My first choise - I just ordered myself - special $140 free shipping
http://www.outpost.com/product/4815800

Same ram at Newegg for $200
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227089

Or you can go with this too
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a...E16820231098&CMP=AFC-Bensbargains#spec