Whats the best RAM memory out there ? - GoFuckYourself.com

DarkJedi · 08-10-2004, 11:52 AM

I see DDR2 is quite expensive.

Is there anything better ?

(planning to build a new PC)

SCtyger · 08-10-2004, 11:56 AM

you wont notice the difference..

just get the speed your MB will support.

"More RAM" is better than "faster ram"

TheWildcard · 08-10-2004, 11:58 AM

512 DDR is enough for me. Unless you're gonna use it to render/edit movies or play games I don't think you'll need more.

pxxx · 08-10-2004, 11:59 AM

DDr is like one of the best ones that you will find.

DarkJedi · 08-10-2004, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SCtyger
you wont notice the difference..

just get the speed your MB will support.

"More RAM" is better than "faster ram"

i planning to build whole new PC.

want to get some good mb, P4 3.4ghz and 1gb of the best ram.

NoCarrier · 08-10-2004, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DarkJedi
i planning to build whole new PC.

want to get some good mb, P4 3.4ghz and 1gb of the best ram.

The best ram? The 1G Corsair DDR 400 or 466MHZ (depending on the motherboard). But I don't think you would notice a huge difference even if you used standard RAM.

Jimmie · 08-10-2004, 12:07 PM

i have 2 sticks of Kingston HyperX 512MB PC3500 DDR, In Dual Channel Mode...

works great for me!

DarkJedi · 08-10-2004, 12:07 PM

i seen some Kingston 500mhz ram.

is it good ?

DarkJedi · 08-10-2004, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jimmie
i have 2 sticks of Kingston HyperX 512MB PC3500 DDR, In Dual Channel Mode...

works great for me!

whats a dual channel mode ?

GatorB · 08-10-2004, 12:10 PM

I think this is about as fast as you are going to get.

http://www.crucial.com/store/listmod...ackage&cat=RAM

iwantchixx · 08-10-2004, 12:11 PM

Anything Corsair.

Goose · 08-10-2004, 12:12 PM

take ram from apacer or kingston...those two are the best imho

blazi · 08-10-2004, 12:13 PM

I find DDR ram works great

SCtyger · 08-10-2004, 12:18 PM

Corsairs are nice... they have built on heatsinks... instead of just the bare sticks. i have a pair in my home PC..

with RAM .. the general guideline is:

1) Low latency is better
2) speed depends on your MotherBoard

you'll most likely have to buy 2 identical sticks since most newer MBs are dual channel... (2 x 512 = 1GB)

Memory speed and latency is key in extreme situations.. like if you were to Overclock your PC or something... otherwise just get a lot of what your MotherBoard can support =)

CamChicks · 08-10-2004, 12:18 PM

if interested in overclocking, it is important and it does make a difference.

even if you're not overclocking, some mobos do better with particular brands of ram.

then you get into the whole EEC / non-EEC thing. one is not always better than the other, it depends on what you're using the machine for. (and what your mobo supports)

Quote:

Originally posted by DarkJedi
whats a dual channel mode ?

it's kindof like dual-proccessors, but for memory. (i don't know if that's an accurate technical example but it's a decent analogy) it allows your memory to multi-task. most good modern motherboards will have 4 slots, and you will want at least 2 sticks, that usually should be placed in slot 1&3 or 2&4 to take advantage of the dual-channel mode.

Jer · 08-10-2004, 12:25 PM

Yesterday I ordered 2x512MB (1GB) Corsair Twinx XMS DDR400 PC3200 for my new PC.

Jer · 08-10-2004, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jer
Yesterday I ordered 2x512MB (1GB) Corsair Twinx XMS DDR400 PC3200 for my new PC.

Low latency

DarkJedi · 08-10-2004, 12:32 PM

ok, thanks for the info

Jer · 08-10-2004, 12:33 PM

I got a PIV 3.2 and the Asus P4C800 Deluxe motherboard. Can't wait to get my memory sticks so I can build it.

08-10-2004, 11:52 AM	#1
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08-10-2004, 12:18 PM	#14
SCtyger Confirmed User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 564	Corsairs are nice... they have built on heatsinks... instead of just the bare sticks. i have a pair in my home PC.. with RAM .. the general guideline is: 1) Low latency is better 2) speed depends on your MotherBoard you'll most likely have to buy 2 identical sticks since most newer MBs are dual channel... (2 x 512 = 1GB) Memory speed and latency is key in extreme situations.. like if you were to Overclock your PC or something... otherwise just get a lot of what your MotherBoard can support =) __________________ http://www.silvercash.com/

08-10-2004, 11:58 AM	#3
TheWildcard So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,759	512 DDR is enough for me. Unless you're gonna use it to render/edit movies or play games I don't think you'll need more.

08-10-2004, 11:59 AM	#4
pxxx First African GFY Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,114	DDr is like one of the best ones that you will find.

08-10-2004, 12:07 PM	#7
Jimmie Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ft Worth TX! Posts: 872	i have 2 sticks of Kingston HyperX 512MB PC3500 DDR, In Dual Channel Mode... works great for me!

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GatorB The Demon & 12clicks Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SallyRand is a FAGGOT Posts: 18,208	I think this is about as fast as you are going to get. http://www.crucial.com/store/listmod...ackage&cat=RAM

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iwantchixx Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Boonies Posts: 12,860	Anything Corsair.

08-10-2004, 12:25 PM	#16
Jer God is Brazilian Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Brazil Posts: 10,601	Yesterday I ordered 2x512MB (1GB) Corsair Twinx XMS DDR400 PC3200 for my new PC.

08-10-2004, 12:32 PM	#18
DarkJedi No Refunds Issued. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: GFY Posts: 28,300	ok, thanks for the info

08-10-2004, 12:33 PM	#19
Jer God is Brazilian Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Brazil Posts: 10,601	I got a PIV 3.2 and the Asus P4C800 Deluxe motherboard. Can't wait to get my memory sticks so I can build it.