I need some info on a 1 Gb RAM kit that i could purchase. What is the best kit for the value and performance that i could buy. I dont know all the companies out there so i was hoping some of you would give me some advice. Im buying this until i have money for AM2 platform and some ddr2 memory. Thanks for the help:) .
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Re: 1 GB Memory
Honestly, you should go with 2GBOriginally posted by USMC_Nighthawk1
But, yeah, I have OCZ Platinum series 2GB.. Always a nice choice to go with OCZ or Corsair
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Re: 1 GB Memory
OCZ, Mushkin, Corsair, G.Skill, and Micron are all top brands.
If you have a fast 939 system I would just take the dive into 2GB, you can pick up 2GB of G.Skill PC4000 for $150 right now, its a good deal IMO.
As for whats the best etc... lower timings are better, 2-2-2-5 is the fastest you will find.
On the A64 platform latency (and bandwdith) do not matter nearly as much as on the P4, and we are talking 1-2% performance if that, frequently there is zero performance loss going from CAS2 to CAS3 in real world applications and games.
If you are dead set on having this be a temporary solution until AM2 (Might want to look at conroe instead) get value cas 2.5 or cas 3 ram and sit pretty. Performance ram is for one of three things. Bling bling asthetic value, overclocking (and only if you do your research, there is lenty of expensive ram that doesnt OC for crap) or for the uber high end last mile of performance for people with lots of money.
AM2 will not be faster than 939, but i assume you know that, just get some Value ram from the manufacturers above.Comment
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OK thanks for the input. i think im gonna order this... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227209
Is this a good set for the value?Comment
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Re: 1 GB Memory
That is only one stick, not a kit.....Originally posted by USMC_Nighthawk1
I would just get this is you need a kit
or something like this for a single
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Re: 1 GB Memory
I would like 3200 but will 2100 be as fast? Could i really tell the difference between 2100 and 3200?Comment
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Re: 1 GB Memory
huge differenceOriginally posted by USMC_Nighthawk1
anything less than 3200 is a waste of money for you.Comment
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Re: 1 GB Memory
No it wont, i made a mistake there... lolOriginally posted by USMC_Nighthawk1
There are sticks for $66 that are naked, a corsair comes to mind, but this has tighter timings for $5. Its up to you.Comment
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alright i was about to say it was kind of weird that it was 2100. Ok thanks for the help. If you really suggest that then i will go ahead and order it. As long as it can hold me off until AM2 then im happy! I like G skill anyway. ThanksComment
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Just got another stick (now have two) of these types. Excellent quality and nice timings. These would be the ones I would suggest as well.Originally posted by twsmitNo it wont, i made a mistake there... lol
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yup, i got 2 sticks of the gskill as well. works good.Originally posted by BurnTheWeedComment
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