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OCZ vs. Kingston

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SugarTooth

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I want to put 2 x 512MB PC3200 modules in a P4 2.8c system and run them dual channel. I'm not too concerned about better CAS numbers, and I'm looking at these two options:

OCZ Premier Dual Channel 'Kit' for $199

2 of these Kingston chips for $186 total


I like the heatspreaders on the OCZ modules, and I guess it doesn't hurt that they're a 'matched pair'. Are the Kingston modules superior in any way?
 
OCZ is better IMO. There memory is tried and true, customer service is great, and their lifetime warranty is easy to work with.
 
I'd just get two sticks of crucial from newegg for $160. Those matched pairs really don't make any difference. Heatsinks are rather pointless on ddr also. Crucial also has some of the best customer care in the business.

OCZ seems to be better now, but they used to be a very sketchy company. I prefer to stick to Crucial, Muskin, Corsair, or Kingston.
 
Ok, I was wondering about heatspreaders. Not concerned about appearance - no windows.

I found those $80 Crucial sticks at Newegg right before your post, Craz. That looks good, though they will actually cost me $173.60 after the 8.5% tax I have to pay.

What about getting the Kingston sticks with the Anand Rebate - which would run me $165.30. Anyone have experience with Kingston rebates?
 
Originally posted by: SugarTooth
I want to put 2 x 512MB PC3200 modules in a P4 2.8c system and run them dual channel. I'm not too concerned about better CAS numbers, and I'm looking at these two options:

OCZ Premier Dual Channel 'Kit' for $199

2 of these Kingston chips for $186 total


I like the heatspreaders on the OCZ modules, and I guess it doesn't hurt that they're a 'matched pair'. Are the Kingston modules superior in any way?
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If you're not too concerned about better CAS numbers, then there is NO difference (just for the record - according to specs - the OCZ will perform slightly better). 😉

Both are PC3200 and both will perform well. Match pairs are meaningless (unless you are planning for that extra o/c) . . .

I have BOTH Kingston and OCZ (PC 3500) in my rig . . . the OCZ looks sexier.
:roll:
 
No plans to OC, but some say that matched pairs are more reliable for dual-channel use. Mostly the vendors say that. Almost everyone else seems to be refuting it, so it seems like the Kingston modules will be fine...

As long as I definitely don't need heatspreaders...
 
When you buy it in a pair it just means that for sure it will run in dual channel. When you buy two sticks "separately" there may be a small chance of it not working in dual channel.
 
Originally posted by: SugarTooth
I want to put 2 x 512MB PC3200 modules in a P4 2.8c system and run them dual channel. I'm not too concerned about better CAS numbers, and I'm looking at these two options:

OCZ Premier Dual Channel 'Kit' for $199

2 of these Kingston chips for $186 total


I like the heatspreaders on the OCZ modules, and I guess it doesn't hurt that they're a 'matched pair'. Are the Kingston modules superior in any way?
Click to expand...

Go with the OCZ. Higher voltage rating and lower timings compared to the Kingston in your link. And the spreaders...icing on the cake.
 
Originally posted by: cRazYdood
OCZ seems to be better now, but they used to be a very sketchy company. I prefer to stick to Crucial, Muskin, Corsair, or Kingston.
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absolutely. I'd take Kingston over them even if it was twice the price.
bad experience back in the day means more more OCZ for me.
 
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