Which Memory Should I Choose

drwho · May 1, 2008, 02:57 AM

Since I've had to RMA my G.Skill DDR3 1600 memory back to Newegg for a refund, I've been looking to replace it with something else. At the moment there are not a whole lot of choices, but I've narrowed my choices done to the following two.

1st - Newegg.com - mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

2nd - Newegg.com - OCZ Platinum 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

Which 4 gig set do you think would work better with my Gigabyte X48T-DQ6 and a e8400 processor. I'm leaning toward the Mushkin memory at the moment, but have heard some good things about the OCZ memory also.

drwho · May 4, 2008, 12:07 AM

I've decide on the 1st choice, just to let everyone know.

drwho · May 4, 2008, 12:13 AM

sorry about the double post, wasn't intentional.

**kris23** · May 4, 2008, 02:11 AM

Mushkin is a fine set of memory....... dunno y so few DHers use them......

when you get them, can you check how durable the heatsinks are? i hear they suck....

PangingJr · May 4, 2008, 11:18 AM

drwho, so how's it going with the new memory kit so far? have you overclocked your E8400?

drwho · May 5, 2008, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by PangingJr

drwho, so how's it going with the new memory kit so far? have you overclocked your E8400?

Hi PJ. I ordered the Mushkin memory from Newegg last night, I won't get it till Thursday (May 8th). I will post back after I get the memory installed and have time to set things up properly.

May 1, 2008, 02:57 AM	#1
drwho HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 572 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Which Memory Should I Choose Since I've had to RMA my G.Skill DDR3 1600 memory back to Newegg for a refund, I've been looking to replace it with something else. At the moment there are not a whole lot of choices, but I've narrowed my choices done to the following two. 1st - Newegg.com - mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory 2nd - Newegg.com - OCZ Platinum 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory Which 4 gig set do you think would work better with my Gigabyte X48T-DQ6 and a e8400 processor. I'm leaning toward the Mushkin memory at the moment, but have heard some good things about the OCZ memory also. __________________

May 4, 2008, 12:07 AM	Thread Starter #2
drwho HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 572 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I've decide on the 1st choice, just to let everyone know. __________________

May 4, 2008, 12:13 AM	Thread Starter #3
drwho HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 572 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	sorry about the double post, wasn't intentional. __________________

May 4, 2008, 02:11 AM	#4
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,018 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Mushkin is a fine set of memory....... dunno y so few DHers use them...... when you get them, can you check how durable the heatsinks are? i hear they suck.... __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

May 4, 2008, 11:18 AM	#5
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	drwho, so how's it going with the new memory kit so far? have you overclocked your E8400?