RAM suggestions

[Necrolezbeast]

I need to replace my current RAM...256mb pc2700 generic I will be taking back b/c it isn't stable at 160mhz or higher, 256mb pc2700 Mushkin I purchased locally yesterday which won't even run any higher than 150mhz(gets to windows up to 170mhz but reboots the second anything starts loading). I am running a 1700+ tbredb @ 2075mhz(12.6x166 1.675v, currently w/75% mem ratio), Epox 8rda+, 300w TTGI PSU, 80gb WD SE, 30gb maxtor, 24x10x40 QUE!...I was thinking about the Kingston HyperX 512mb pc3000c2 from googlegear for $98, then at a later date purchase another stick to run DCDDR...is this RAM going to be quality or am I gonna keep getting screwed repeatedly? thanks ya'll

 

[ChampionAtTufshop]

hyperX is actually pretty good from waht ive seen

or corsair

stay away from OCZ, and i guess GeiL as well ( i think they are owned by ocz?)

 

[Shimmishim]

go with twinmos/winbond or twinmos/twinmos.... good quality stuff

and the pc3000 is great as well!

running 192 @ 2-2-2-6

maybe i'll get to 200 once i do my mobo mod

 

[Necrolezbeast]

Also...I have my CPU set at 12.5x175 w/75% ratio and voltage set at 1.725 right now in bios but in windows it is 1.74 - 1.78 and temps ar at 34c idle(haven't tested load cause I'll set prime95 up right before bed...), what is safe for in windows readings? I see shimmi, you have a damn nice overclock so you should be able to help give me an idea what is safe.

 

[ChampionAtTufshop]

1.8v is aite
trust the "in windows" readings, they are most accurate

 

[Lizardman]

Originally posted by: Necrolezbeast
I need to replace my current RAM...256mb pc2700 generic I will be taking back b/c it isn't stable at 160mhz or higher, 256mb pc2700 Mushkin I purchased locally yesterday which won't even run any higher than 150mhz(gets to windows up to 170mhz but reboots the second anything starts loading). I am running a 1700+ tbredb @ 2075mhz(12.6x166 1.675v, currently w/75% mem ratio), Epox 8rda+, 300w TTGI PSU, 80gb WD SE, 30gb maxtor, 24x10x40 QUE!...I was thinking about the Kingston HyperX 512mb pc3000c2 from googlegear for $98, then at a later date purchase another stick to run DCDDR...is this RAM going to be quality or am I gonna keep getting screwed repeatedly? thanks ya'll

you have tried lowering the multiplier on your cpu right.

 

[KH85]

I have Nanya......is Nanya any good?

 

[Necrolezbeast]

yes I have tried multi down to 10x...I didn't point out, sorry, it will run at that speed for 2 days running prime95 with the mem ratio on...therefore it is the ram that is screwing things up

also..I need some input quick! PC3000 512mb HyperX($98) or PC3200 512mb XMS($138), I took the mushkin back and now I need to place my order quick, I know the xms is prolly a bit better but for the price it makes me not want to get it. Do any of you have this mobo paired with some XMS or HyperX?

 

[SinfulWeeper]

Performs better than XMS PC3200 or PC3500. This is not the lowest price on the internet and I am sure it can be found elsewhere for much less. But it gives you the idea.

 

[Nutzo]

Amazon has the Kingston 512MB HYPERX DDR 370MHZ DIMM for $101.99 - $10 coupon = $ 91.99

 

[Necrolezbeast]

I ordered the 512mb PC3000 HyperX from newegg for $80 + $6 shipping...not too bad of deal I reckon....hopefully this works correctly and I can stop worrying about these ever-so-great RAM problems.