so value RAM is good enough...

[aaqubit]

A while ago I read about the difference between using high end ram with overclocking or the cheapest value RAM and overclocking with a memory divider. The results showed that value RAM is the better choice unless you look forward to spending twice as much on memory and get ~3% (on the optimistic side) performance gains.

Then I looked at Corsair valueRAM, and it was great. But now I look into my wallet and find a BestBuy and a Futureshop gift card, and I need a way to use them...

Problem is Futureshop and BestBuy offers brands that not heard of in the enthusiast community like Azenram, HyperX, Kingston, and K-Byte. Anyone know if these brands are good?

 

[Finns14]

Kingston is a known brand

 

[alimoalem]

they're known but if you're searching for value ram, aren't you looking for a cheap stick?

 

[aaqubit]

I'm looking for a cheap stick, but like avoiding poor power supply brands like Diablo, I'd like to know if these brands are reliable.

 

[Inappropriate4AT]

Typically it wouldn't matter unless you plan on keeping the RAM for a long time. Then you'd want something from a reputable vendor with a lifetime warranty. Out of the brands you listed Kingston (and HyperX which is a Kingston product) is the most easily recognized. I'd say just go with whatever's cheapest, if anything goes wrong you can just take it back to BB and exchange it.

 

[harobikes333]

what do u consider a long time?

 

[fzkl]

How well known is transcend?

 

[imported_Stew]

Originally posted by: fzkl
How well known is transcend?

Never heard of them.

I know what you mean about FutureShop, OP.

I wouldn't get RAM there. They overcharge, on a crappy product. Go to a computer shop and get some Kingston Value RAM. I have some in my system, and it's fine. I'm no big overclocker ,and if you're not gonna be, then go for value.

 

[Ayah]

HyperX is a Kingston's "power user" line. Made for overclocking and/or low latencies.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

best buy in brooklyn bensonhurst sells corsair ran for retail price...

 

[Bonesdad]

Didn't BB sell Crucial at one time?