Memory: this looks good see's $ GAHHH!

abc973 · Apr 21, 2005, 12:24 PM

I need advice for the RAM I will use in my system. I'm after 1Gb (two sticks) of PC3200 DDR that's stable and is both a powerful overclocker and performer (latter preferred). The following have taken my fancy: OCZ Platinum Revision 2, Kingston HyperX, Corsair TwinX C2, Geil Dual Channel Series.

I would like to not spend over AU$200. I'm not much of an overclocker, but there's always the chance I might do so in the future, that's why I'm more interested in performance that the potential to overclock.

What would you recommend out of the above or any others I haven't mentioned (e.g. Mushkin)?

Here's the system I'm planning to build, I've yet to buy a single piece of hardware though, I'm waiting for Stalker - Shadow Of Chernobyl to ship

I'll be using an Athlon64 3800+ (939), MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum (nF4), Gecube Radeon X850XT Platinum (256, PCIe), Sound Blaster Audigy2 value and a Seagate 120Gb SATA2 (yet to look this up)

Cheers

***craig5320*** · Apr 21, 2005, 12:33 PM

I just bought this set the other day: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...amy_2d068_2dcs

£150 it's a this week only offer, usually bout £200.

1GB Corsair XMS PC4400 2.5-4-4-8

TJ- · Apr 21, 2005, 01:38 PM

you wont get anything for under $200 Aus, i got my 1gig corsair 3200C2 TWINX for $260 Aus

abc973 · Apr 21, 2005, 02:59 PM

Quick replys, thanks.

You mean I most likely won't find anything "that's stable and is both a powerful overclocker and performer (latter preferred)" under AU$200? Weeeeeeeak

I would have preferred the OCZ, simply because I'm prejudiced, but it would have cost me at least AU$400. I can get the Corsair 3200C2 TwinX at AU$229 from umart.com.au

beat that!

But is Corsair really "that good" though? Does all the hype do them justice?

TJ- · Apr 21, 2005, 03:05 PM

thats where i got mine from

the stuff you r talking about is PC4200

1024MB TWINX-3200C2 DDR RAM Corsair (2X512MB) Instock $279.00

1024MB PC4200 DDR2 RAM Corsair twin pack (2X512MB ) Instock $229.00

TJ- · Apr 21, 2005, 03:08 PM

check this out

1GB Dual Channel GEIL DDR RAM on sale! only $199

http://www.umart.com.au/newindex2.phtml?bid=2

abc973 · Apr 22, 2005, 10:14 AM

You had me confused for a moment there aXe. I'm using the Milton, Queensland online store. But now that I'm aware of the different products at the other stores, I'm going to take a gander.

I'm gathering the 1GB Dual Channel GEIL DDR RAM for AU$199 is a good thing?

BWX · Apr 22, 2005, 10:38 AM

Spring for the OCZ, or wait till you can afford it.. It's awesome ram.

TJ- · Apr 22, 2005, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abc973

I'm gathering the 1GB Dual Channel GEIL DDR RAM for AU$199 is a good thing?

for that price it is...

But with the different stores, i believe you can order from one store (whichever is cheepest) and get them to ship it to the store closest to you for pick up, or to your house. I know its works with the brisbane and goldcoast stores cause i do it all the time, not sure bout the others...

abc973 · Apr 23, 2005, 03:39 AM

There's still time between now and the release of Stalker, so I'm not going to rush into buying anything. I still have my eyes set on the OCZ RAM but from now till then my interest might waver.

I suspcted that the stores would ship from one another, it's just I had no idea they offered different products. Thanks for helping.

TJ- · Apr 23, 2005, 05:06 AM

might want to try out www.gamedude.com.au

they got some nice prices to

itchy5 · Apr 23, 2005, 05:26 AM

if you want great OCing 3200 get OCZ plat rev2

scales up to 300+ and uses sammy TCCD if im not mistaken

abc973 · Apr 24, 2005, 03:31 AM

I don't care much for Gamedude's prices, and they have an unprofessional air about them which I find uncomforting. If I were to go for anything besides OCZ I guess I'd get a gig of PC3200 Kingston HyperX.

I wish stores provided more stock than just Corsair, this is ridiculous.

Apr 21, 2005, 12:24 PM	#1
abc973 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	*Memory: this looks good see's $* GAHHH!** I need advice for the RAM I will use in my system. I'm after 1Gb (two sticks) of PC3200 DDR that's stable and is both a powerful overclocker and performer (latter preferred). The following have taken my fancy: OCZ Platinum Revision 2, Kingston HyperX, Corsair TwinX C2, Geil Dual Channel Series. I would like to not spend over AU$200. I'm not much of an overclocker, but there's always the chance I might do so in the future, that's why I'm more interested in performance that the potential to overclock. What would you recommend out of the above or any others I haven't mentioned (e.g. Mushkin)? Here's the system I'm planning to build, I've yet to buy a single piece of hardware though, I'm waiting for Stalker - Shadow Of Chernobyl to ship I'll be using an Athlon64 3800+ (939), MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum (nF4), Gecube Radeon X850XT Platinum (256, PCIe), Sound Blaster Audigy2 value and a Seagate 120Gb SATA2 (yet to look this up) Cheers

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TJ- DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Infinity Posts: 3,679 Rep Power: 0	thats where i got mine from the stuff you r talking about is PC4200 1024MB TWINX-3200C2 DDR RAM Corsair (2X512MB) Instock $279.00 1024MB PC4200 DDR2 RAM Corsair twin pack (2X512MB ) Instock $229.00 __________________ new sig comming soon Last edited by [zi0n]aXe; Apr 21, 2005 at 03:13 PM.

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TJ- DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Infinity Posts: 3,679 Rep Power: 0	check this out 1GB Dual Channel GEIL DDR RAM on sale! only $199 http://www.umart.com.au/newindex2.phtml?bid=2 __________________ new sig comming soon

Apr 21, 2005, 02:59 PM	Thread Starter #4
abc973 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	Quick replys, thanks. You mean I most likely won't find anything "that's stable and is both a powerful overclocker and performer (latter preferred)" under AU$200? Weeeeeeeak I would have preferred the OCZ, simply because I'm prejudiced, but it would have cost me at least AU$400. I can get the Corsair 3200C2 TwinX at AU$229 from umart.com.au beat that! But is Corsair really "that good" though? Does all the hype do them justice?

Apr 22, 2005, 10:14 AM	Thread Starter #7
abc973 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	You had me confused for a moment there aXe. I'm using the Milton, Queensland online store. But now that I'm aware of the different products at the other stores, I'm going to take a gander. I'm gathering the 1GB Dual Channel GEIL DDR RAM for AU$199 is a good thing?

Apr 22, 2005, 10:38 AM	#8
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	Spring for the OCZ, or wait till you can afford it.. It's awesome ram. __________________

Apr 23, 2005, 03:39 AM	Thread Starter #10
abc973 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	There's still time between now and the release of Stalker, so I'm not going to rush into buying anything. I still have my eyes set on the OCZ RAM but from now till then my interest might waver. I suspcted that the stores would ship from one another, it's just I had no idea they offered different products. Thanks for helping.

Apr 23, 2005, 05:06 AM	#11
TJ- DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Infinity Posts: 3,679 Rep Power: 0	might want to try out www.gamedude.com.au they got some nice prices to __________________ new sig comming soon

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itchy5 DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 383 Rep Power: 0	if you want great OCing 3200 get OCZ plat rev2 scales up to 300+ and uses sammy TCCD if im not mistaken __________________ [color=blue][/color] [color=#8b0000]- Canadian - and - Proud -[/color] [color=#8b0000]AI7 865 - 3.2E @ 4ghz - 6800GT @ 425/1150[/color] [color=#8b0000]pc3200 XMS - Asetek Watercooling - 43C load[/color] [color=#8b0000]the Presshot master - watered Mid-tower[/color]

Apr 24, 2005, 03:31 AM	Thread Starter #13
abc973 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	I don't care much for Gamedude's prices, and they have an unprofessional air about them which I find uncomforting. If I were to go for anything besides OCZ I guess I'd get a gig of PC3200 Kingston HyperX. I wish stores provided more stock than just Corsair, this is ridiculous.

Memory: this looks good *see's $* GAHHH!

Memory: this looks good see's $ GAHHH!