Yet another 2 x 2gb question

[aultman07]

So, I need to get some new ram to replace my old 2 x 1gb kit (crapped out on me). I have a few prospects in mind, but I would rather leave the final decision someone alot smarter than me!

Anyways, here's the list:

Mushkin Redline DDR2 1000 for $137
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820146755

G. Skill DDR2 1000 for $110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231145

G. Skill DDR2 800 for $95
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231148

Mushkin HP DDR2 800 for $123 (or open box for $95)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820146691

Or any others of similar specs and performance.

Is there much of a difference between DDR2 800 and 1000? Does the Redline's performance justify its highest price?

Oh yeah, I do alot of video converting and encoding, and I"m just now starting to use the pc for games.

 

[imported_wired247]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820145184

cheaper after rebate, and will easily run at 4-4-4-12 (see signature) at slightly bumped voltage. but, it runs at lower stock voltage, which is generally a good thing. Excellent quality RAM.



Unless your FSB is 2000MHz I don't see a reason to go with DDR2-1000

 

[aultman07]

Thanks, I'll be sure to look at those. Any other suggestions?

 

[DSF]

Tough to beat that Corsair for $74.

With a Q6600 DDR2-1000 isn't going to do anything for you. I'd get that Corsair, or a similar DDR2-800 kit.

 

[Quiksilver]

Originally posted by: wired247
Unless your FSB is 2000MHz I don't see a reason to go with DDR2-1000

...I could but only if he had a q9450... with the locked multipliers and all, or perhaps if he wanted to try to get 3-3-3-10 timings @ DDR2-800 with those sticks.

 

[aultman07]

I ended up getting the Ballistix 2 x 2gb kit for $107.
http://www.priceguidenetwork.c...-bl2kit25664aa804.html

Oh yeah, the only other place I've seen them is on Crucial's website...for $154!