Justifying RAM Purchase!

No_Style · Aug 10, 2004, 04:54 PM

2 sticks of Crucial 512MB PC3200 = $266 CAD
2 sticks of Corsair XMS 512MB PC3200 = $350 CAD

I'm using 2 sticks of Crucial 512MB PC2700 right now, but in the near future (if I sell my old PC parts) I'll be able to purchase new RAM or New RAM with Logitech X-2200s

I'm leaning greatly on the 2 sticks of Crucial because it costs a lot less. Keep in mind I'm not going for future proofing seeing how my next CPU/Memory upgrade will not come until Longhorn hits and 64-Bit settles in (Yes, I'm serious!

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What do you guys think? Will my 2.4B @ 3.24 GHz thrive significantly more with the Corsairs or will they do just as well with the Crucials? (I'm thinking the latter) I just don't want to make sure, even though I've already got my mind set.

Zelig · Aug 10, 2004, 04:59 PM

I'd go for the Crucial ram at that price, I doubt you'd see much, if any difference with the Corsair ram.

OCZ ram could be nice too, $268 CDN for 2 sticks of 512MB cas 2 ram.

Vampyromaniac · Aug 10, 2004, 07:40 PM

yes, what Zelig said.

swimtech · Aug 10, 2004, 07:54 PM

To confirm again...

Maximum PC did an article a few months ago and rated several brands of PC 3200 DDR, Crucial did as well as any and overclocked surprisingly well. They sell enthusiast ram (Ballistix) now too...

GutterPunk · Aug 12, 2004, 06:38 PM

Hey man i just bought 2 stix of 512 platinum enhanced pc3200 of OCZ! This stuff at stock voltage is sitting @ 261.3. I need to up the voltage to go further w/ a warranty covering up to 2.9 volts. I recommend this stuff and i believe BWX bought the same. Take a peek

pr0digal jenius · Aug 12, 2004, 07:06 PM

if the OCZ is reasonably priced..i'd pick that up

Zelig · Aug 12, 2004, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GutterPunk

Hey man i just bought 2 stix of 512 platinum enhanced pc3200 of OCZ! This stuff at stock voltage is sitting @ 261.3. I need to up the voltage to go further w/ a warranty covering up to 2.9 volts. I recommend this stuff and i believe BWX bought the same. Take a peek

Yeah, I've got 2x512MB of the now discontinued Platinum PC3500 ram... it's awesome, but I should have picked up 2x1GB instead, when I had the chance.

Aug 10, 2004, 04:54 PM	#1
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	Justifying RAM Purchase! 2 sticks of Crucial 512MB PC3200 = $266 CAD 2 sticks of Corsair XMS 512MB PC3200 = $350 CAD I'm using 2 sticks of Crucial 512MB PC2700 right now, but in the near future (if I sell my old PC parts) I'll be able to purchase new RAM or New RAM with Logitech X-2200s I'm leaning greatly on the 2 sticks of Crucial because it costs a lot less. Keep in mind I'm not going for future proofing seeing how my next CPU/Memory upgrade will not come until Longhorn hits and 64-Bit settles in (Yes, I'm serious! ) What do you guys think? Will my 2.4B @ 3.24 GHz thrive significantly more with the Corsairs or will they do just as well with the Crucials? (I'm thinking the latter) I just don't want to make sure, even though I've already got my mind set. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

Aug 10, 2004, 07:40 PM	#3
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Aug 10, 2004, 07:54 PM	#4
swimtech HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,040 Rep Power: 124 System Specs	To confirm again... Maximum PC did an article a few months ago and rated several brands of PC 3200 DDR, Crucial did as well as any and overclocked surprisingly well. They sell enthusiast ram (Ballistix) now too... __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.

Aug 12, 2004, 06:38 PM	#5
GutterPunk I = Greatest Dood Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,949 Rep Power: 71	Hey man i just bought 2 stix of 512 platinum enhanced pc3200 of OCZ! This stuff at stock voltage is sitting @ 261.3. I need to up the voltage to go further w/ a warranty covering up to 2.9 volts. I recommend this stuff and i believe BWX bought the same. Take a peek __________________ Rock On \m/ Thank you Mousey for the Sig! --------------- Intel Core2Duo E6660 (3.4GHZ) ~ Tuniq Tower 120 ~ Enermax Galaxy 1000W ~ Corsair Dominator @ 1090MHZ 5-5-5-15 (OCZ XTC Modded Cooler)~ EVGA 8800GTX W/ HR-03 Plus 120MM ~ Asus DVD-RW LiteScribe ~ LG DVD-RW ~ Corsair Voyager 2GB ReadyBoost Drive ~ Vantec Nexus Fan Controller ~ ThermalTake Armor 25CM fan ~ Personal Finance Blog: Dent Your Debt

Aug 10, 2004, 04:59 PM	#2
Zelig HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,187 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	I'd go for the Crucial ram at that price, I doubt you'd see much, if any difference with the Corsair ram. OCZ ram could be nice too, $268 CDN for 2 sticks of 512MB cas 2 ram.

Aug 12, 2004, 07:06 PM	#6
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	if the OCZ is reasonably priced..i'd pick that up