xp333R 2.1 + 256mb ocz pc3000 $179.99 ***STAY AWAY***

[ajb35]

HERE
Now I do need to say this first. OCZ ram and the overclockerzstore have very bad reputations. I have listed this however, because I have been hearing decent things about their pc3000, and decided to leave it up to my fellow AT members to decide what they thought of this. OCZ has new owners and perhaps that will translate into better product/service. Or perhaps not. I guess we'll see.

EDIT:
Just recieved my stick of PC3000. Unstable at 150 cas2.5 on my 8k7a at normal timings. I am totally floored. How could this be. How could this ram ever get classified as 183MHz ram. I was told when I called to rma it that I will get my money back once they test it and confirm that it's unstable. Then it hit me. Is this going to be the same test that allowed it to be classified as pc3000 in the first place? When I asked what the test was, I was told they run it through Sandra. Sandra has it's place, but it's a poor tool to quaify ram at a speed with. I guess I'll see what happens.

FINAL EDIT:
Did some final tests before I sent the ram back.
After each test, I put my crucial pc2100 back in to confirm that it indeed is the ram causing the problem.
All were done with ?normal? timings, Epox 8k7a 7/11 bios

150 cas2 2.9v: posted and then would freeze

150 cas2.5 2.9v: loaded windows and then started throwing errors.

140, 138 cas2.5 2.6v(default): loaded windows no errors, would not complete first test in 3dmark2000.

Even at 133 cas2.5 2.6v normal timing: would not get past first test of 3dmark2000.

Scary stuff

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[IHYLN]

I think this is a repost, not sure though.

 

[FreakyGuy]

Hmm. Their website looks very similar to We Build PCs.com and they have the same items and same prices. Webuildpcs.com is also AbilityWholesale.com. I wonder if The Overclockerz Store is Ability Wholesale?

EDIT Just confirmed: All 3 websites are the same company.

 

[Davemeister]

not bad. especially considering they're charging $84.99 for the pc3000 RAM alone. the motherboard is $99 (and OOS) at newegg.

 

[clarkmo]

It's just so hard to buy it from a company like the 3 mentioned here, though. I guess your mileage does vary. They can't even get the picture right. Real picture. I wouldn't be surprised to see this pic on their website soon. They have a habit of monitoring/posting threads and making quick corrections.

 

[SeventySeven]

kinda a repost, but the price has dropped a few bucks...

theoverclockerzstore was purchased by the same company that owns webuildpcs and abilitywholesale... This is what should turn around peoples perceptions of OCZ (hopefully) because these guys are solid!! I have bought a few things here and never been disappointed. Most recently, a XP 1600+ and OCZ Gladiator... order entered on Thursday, would have been delivered Saturday (but I had it sent to my work address) so I got it Monday. Can't beat that speed!!

 

[ajb35]

Bump with update.......Be afraid.....

 

[Yo2]

<< kinda a repost, but the price has dropped a few bucks...

theoverclockerzstore was purchased by the same company that owns webuildpcs and abilitywholesale... This is what should turn around peoples perceptions of OCZ (hopefully) because these guys are solid!! I have bought a few things here and never been disappointed. Most recently, a XP 1600+ and OCZ Gladiator... order entered on Thursday, would have been delivered Saturday (but I had it sent to my work address) so I got it Monday. Can't beat that speed!! >>



Same here - they offered NSW Pro for $19.95 + a mouse. Reasonable shipping via Fedex ground (like 3.95 or so) and I got it within 2days in late Dec. No complaints here

Yo

 

[Katana]

I remember reading that the OCZ PC3000 was tested and guaranteed for 183mhz on the XP333 and KR7A, not sure how those boards would be able to get so much higher than your 8K7A with the same memory though.

 

[walberty]

I personally have had overall good luck with OCZ stuff. Got one bad stick once and got it replaced quickly.

Just because the ram won't do what it is advertised to do, doesn't mean it is the rams fault. Other components might not be able to handle the high FSB, and may actually be what is causing the problem.

Just something to ponder before smearing a company.

Wade

 

[ajb35]

Just because the ram won't do what it is advertised to do, doesn't mean it is the rams fault. Other components might not be able to handle the high FSB, and may actually be what is causing the problem.

Just something to ponder before smearing a company.

With the pc3000 in, windows would start throwing errors. Without changing anything elsa AT ALL, I would put in my old stick of crucial pc2100 and the computer would work fine as it had for the previous 3 months in that configuration. My system ran fine up to 158 with the crucial. I wasn't sure if the ram was holding me back at all, so I figured a shiny brand new stick of pc3000 would be just what the Dr. ordered.

How about next time you ask me if I did some testing before assuming I'm just out to smear a company. No one wanted this ram to preform up to spec more than I did. Thanks for the vote of support pal....

 

[ajb35]

Another edit. Please refrain from flaming me as Walberty did. If you have a question, I'll be more than happy to answer it

 

[WageSlave]

I think this is a repost, not sure though.

f#$k I hate it when people do that... who cares if it is a repost?

 

[larciel]

never ever buy from that store..

i've been lied, ripped off, and i had had it

 

[Dethedrus]

Just as a point of reference, abilitywholesale.com has a less than stellar repuation at resellerratings.com.

In fact, all of the affiliated sites have rather poor ratings. Definitely a red flag, despite the excellent pricing.

 

[Mephistokur]

Never, ever, ever buy anything from an OCZ company.
They will cheat, lie, steal. Its the name of the game for them. Do a search over at OCP (Link to the forums), you'll find countless stories of people being screwed by them.