OCZ Platinum DDR2-800 dual channel

[BonzaiDuck]

I have to test a motherboard before I take advantage of the RMA number I got -- after I had a bad mishap with a BIOS flash (forgot to clear the CMOS and reset to stock settings first).

So I need some cheap RAM. This fit into my contingency plans for Xmas gifts to my brothers coming up in December. Of course, if I were to make such a gift, I'd prefer that the RAM is more than just "Value-RAM."

I made a quick search at PC Club today -- I have to get this settled before my month runs out on the possible use of the RMA number. I have fresh BIOS PLCC chips to replace the original, and I can pop the latter back in if I really need to send the board in under warranty.

HOW . . . . IN THE WORLD . . . . CAN THEY OFFER THESE PLATINUM DDR2-800 KITS FOR $39.99???!!!! What's going ON with this?

I went ahead and purchased one. Comments and insights eagerly sought here. I haven't researched the skinny on the OCZs; they're probably not made with Micron D9's; but the Platinum DDR400's I got for my socket-478 system and that of my brother were stellar.

Is this deal good? "Just OK?" Or WHAT??!!

 

[Fayd]

it's slightly better than normal, but not omfg rediculous.

 

[BonzaiDuck]

Used to be, and not long ago . . . . in fact, in March, I got 1GB of their DDR400 "Platinums" for an older machine for about $70 or $80.

 

[Trevante]

DDR1 is still kind of expensive considering what DDR2 costs nowadays....1GB of DDR2 can be had for around $45-$60, so 1GB for $40 is a deal, but not one worth getting excited about.

 

[drakore]

smaller memory kits are always cheaper, in terms of memory not physical size. It's because of the fact that they consume more slots and are easier to manufacturer.

 

[aka1nas]

No one wants 512MB sticks anymore.

 

[videopho]

Soon if not already happening, the 512mb stick is the 512mb of flash jump drive.
No one seems to want it anymore.