What Brand of Memory do you use?

swimtech · Nov 14, 2007, 03:16 PM

Crucial's great stuff - excellent customer service too. I've seen literally a couple thousand modules go in machines here at work over the past ten years, only seen a half dozen or so fail, but no overclocking/overvolting...

PangingJr · Nov 14, 2007, 07:46 PM

most reasons why memory module dies could be due to ripple voltage, and some could be SPD data on the modules are somehow corrupted.

Yallrun · Nov 16, 2007, 03:12 AM

G.Skill, Great price, great performance.

Cannyone · Nov 16, 2007, 04:24 AM

I use a Corsair Twin 2X2048-6400C5DHX kit. I'd prefer if it was a 4GB kit but I had a 4GB (non-Corsair) kit fail, and atm I couldn't afford the comparable 4GB Corsair kit. I got DDR2-800 / CAS 5 memory because that's what my X38 chipset board wants. And I made sure that I got a kit that would run at the stock DRAM voltage of 1.8v (many kits run at 2.0-2.1v, which recent Intel chipsets don't really like.

Oh and I Chose to go back to Corsair because of the "DHX" (Dual-path Heat Exchange) feature. The failure of the last kit was probably a combination of not quite enough voltage and a bit too much heat. These modules are actually much "taller" than you might expect. So the DHX feature isn't just a marketing gimmick, there is actual hardware that seems to work.

Falcon1 · Nov 17, 2007, 12:16 PM

Corsair, for years now.

Why? I was always using Infineon before. After I had some really bad sticks from them, I tried Samsung, which were average. Then I decided to go with Corsair, and I'm building all my rigs now with Corsair, mostly XMS in gaming systems, Value Select in office ones.

Da_Jewish_Fonzy · Nov 17, 2007, 12:20 PM

I've never actually heard of "supertalent". I do all my buying at NCIX in Canada, is supertalent a euro company?

Al_Vampyre · Nov 17, 2007, 01:12 PM

Adata...always found that it's cheap and clocks well if I need it to

Zardon · Nov 17, 2007, 01:17 PM

im using crucial fully buffered memory right now. 16GB of it ! really nice guys too inside the company.

Zardon · Nov 17, 2007, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falcon1

Corsair, for years now.

Why? I was always using Infineon before. After I had some really bad sticks from them, I tried Samsung, which were average. Then I decided to go with Corsair, and I'm building all my rigs now with Corsair, mostly XMS in gaming systems, Value Select in office ones.

quite a lot of the companies use samsung memory modules on their sticks btw... even GFX manufacturers...

|2A|N · Nov 19, 2007, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jp306

GSkill, because when I was looking for ram it had the best price/performance ratio and a lifetime warranty. In the past I've used Crucial, Geil and Corsair.

Same here. I use G.Skill and for the same reasons. G.Skill simply Rocks!

sovietdoc · Nov 20, 2007, 08:47 PM

I am using OCZ 4000 Plat EB because it's the very best DDR1 ram you can buy. If I was to upgrade now, I'd be running Dominators even though they burn out in 2 months.

magicius · Nov 20, 2007, 09:02 PM

Wheres Mushkin???

H3X4D3C1M4L · Nov 21, 2007, 03:47 AM

OCZ these days. Great prices and always had rock solid performance and reliability from them. Any warranty concerns I have had were taken care of swiftly. Before that (back in the PC100 days) it was Samsung or Kingston.

Just research... I look at what's available, then research my options then pick what I think is the best then usually buy my 2nd choice due to lack of money funds

gdug@sbcglobal.net · Nov 23, 2007, 07:56 PM

G.Skill . Strictly for the over-clocking.

Blazer · Nov 26, 2007, 02:21 AM

I use OCZ, it was the cheapest with heat spreaders when I purchased it, + it has a lifetime waranty which I have already taken advantage of once, and their support is second to none.

Satans Arse · Nov 30, 2007, 08:42 AM

Currently got 2GB of cheap pc6400, when I say cheap it was 130 quid when I got it. Just ordered 2GB of OCZ Platinum Rev 2 for 35quid, get them Monday, the lifetime warranty sealed the deal though.
Here is a link if anyone is interested in cheap as chips memory.OCZ 2GB (2x1GB) PC2-6400C4 Dual Channel Platinum Revision 2 XTC Series DDR2 (OCZ2P800R22GK)

Shaga · Dec 1, 2007, 11:26 PM

Kingston HyperX DDR434. There wasn't any ocz/mushkin/corsair/geill or crucial memory sticks available in here.

serez · Dec 2, 2007, 08:18 PM

personally use crucial balistix

sushrukh · Dec 3, 2007, 10:58 PM

I 'm currently using Transcend 1GB DDR2 800 Value ram with no heat spreader.Costed me $150.

~~werty316~~ · Dec 4, 2007, 01:53 AM

I am currently sittin' on some phat DDR2-800 Dominator sticks.

Yousaif · Dec 4, 2007, 05:19 AM

Patriot for the win. $76.00 at Newegg right now for 2 GB that runs at 4-4-4-12 with no problems at stock speed.

Haven't really felt the need to overclock... yet.

Here's a link in case anyone needs some good cheap RAM Newegg.com - Patriot Extreme Performance 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

hasher · Dec 4, 2007, 02:11 PM

mushkin fastest at time plus greet quality

Shike · Dec 5, 2007, 08:40 PM

Mark me down for Mushkin too, they make some excellent stuff really.

dipstick · Dec 5, 2007, 09:16 PM

I recently saw some some G.Skill 2GB sticks on sale and couldn't resist. It's my first time running this brand but I have been impressed. They OC very well and run at very low voltage which is nice because my Patriot ram at 2.2v was scorching at times.
4GB(2x2GB) for $129 was just too tempting not to get two sets

PangingJr · Dec 19, 2007, 09:29 PM

Dipstick,
What happen with the G.Skill's and the Maximus Formula? Can you now use all 8 GB on the board?

dipstick · Dec 19, 2007, 11:49 PM

Just had a couple of bad sticks. I got them replaced and its been running great since. Nice cheap ram tho, they oc well and run on low voltage (1.9v is enough for four sticks on this board). They've also dropped to $115 per 4GB since I bought them, I wonder how low they can go lol.

PangingJr · Dec 20, 2007, 07:20 AM

thanks for the reply Dipstick. it’s best that you found out the problem with the RAM stick itself so quickly.

there're more odds things can happen when populating all 4 DIMM slots, and it's most likely a compatibility issue with some certain RAM sticks and some certain board.
in the case of the compatibility of RAM sticks, with an RMA request, G.Skill might help you locate ones that's compatible with each others.

there's a chance of a BIOS bug also, i used to run into a problem, which i found that it's an odd BIOS bug, i mean i tried all the identical RAM sticks in the house, tried populating just one, two and all 4 DIMM slots and in any combination, i would get same error at the same stage. i had to reflash BIOS back to previous version and then reflashed back and forth a few time until i sure it's a BIOS bug and a compatibility issues.

anyways, good to know that those sticks are working well for you, i will try it myself soon.

dipstick · Dec 21, 2007, 01:47 AM

No problem. The ram is cheap, it feels cheap, but it runs like advertised with low voltage. Can't ask for more than that. I did get four bad sticks out of six but they do run well on the Maximus and the P5K Deluxe.
I know that using four sticks makes some boards flip out but I've had extremely good luck on the P35 and X38's -my old P5WDH(975x) doesn't like to OC much with all slots loaded.
For testing memory I use the MS memory test on my Vista install dvd. If the memory passes overnight extended tests its good to go. First thing I always do is check each stick individually so its easy to find the dead ones. No point in continuing if they cant run alone

I will say however that I miss the P5k, not only is it a better OC'er than the Maximus but its the best OC'er I've ever owned. I could do 485x7 on it with everything on auto, but I seem limited to 425x8 now. The x38 needs too much voltage and runs way hotter.

Sic Puppy · Mar 31, 2008, 02:27 AM

G-Skill. First time user of it and quite surprised with performance/price ratio. Great stuff!

**kris23** · Mar 31, 2008, 05:42 AM

Transcend AxeRAM 1200MHz

pretty good stuff for the cash. like em

P.S. old thread huh?

Nov 14, 2007, 03:16 PM	#31
swimtech HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,040 Rep Power: 122 System Specs	Crucial's great stuff - excellent customer service too. I've seen literally a couple thousand modules go in machines here at work over the past ten years, only seen a half dozen or so fail, but no overclocking/overvolting... __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.

Nov 16, 2007, 03:12 AM	#33
Yallrun DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 71 Rep Power: 0	G.Skill, Great price, great performance. __________________ DFI LP UT 250 AMD 64 3200 Newcastle [color=#dddddd]160 SATA WD[/color] [color=#dddddd]2X1 Gig G.Skills Extreme[/color] [color=#dddddd]ATI X800XT PE[/color] [color=#dddddd]500W X Connect[/color] [color=#dddddd]Antec DVD/CDRW SP1 [/color]

Nov 16, 2007, 04:24 AM	#34
Cannyone HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 85 Rep Power: 37 System Specs	I use a Corsair Twin 2X2048-6400C5DHX kit. I'd prefer if it was a 4GB kit but I had a 4GB (non-Corsair) kit fail, and atm I couldn't afford the comparable 4GB Corsair kit. I got DDR2-800 / CAS 5 memory because that's what my X38 chipset board wants. And I made sure that I got a kit that would run at the stock DRAM voltage of 1.8v (many kits run at 2.0-2.1v, which recent Intel chipsets don't really like. Oh and I Chose to go back to Corsair because of the "DHX" (Dual-path Heat Exchange) feature. The failure of the last kit was probably a combination of not quite enough voltage and a bit too much heat. These modules are actually much "taller" than you might expect. So the DHX feature isn't just a marketing gimmick, there is actual hardware that seems to work. __________________ Eagles may Soar! But Weasels don't have to worry about being sucked into a jet engine...

Nov 17, 2007, 12:16 PM	#35
Falcon1 ATi Beta Tester Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 0 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Corsair, for years now. Why? I was always using Infineon before. After I had some really bad sticks from them, I tried Samsung, which were average. Then I decided to go with Corsair, and I'm building all my rigs now with Corsair, mostly XMS in gaming systems, Value Select in office ones. __________________

Nov 17, 2007, 01:12 PM	#37
Al_Vampyre HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,532 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	Adata...always found that it's cheap and clocks well if I need it to __________________ "Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad" - Brian O'Driscoll - Ireland Rugby Team 2009 Grand Slam winning Captain.

Nov 14, 2007, 07:46 PM	#32
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 69	most reasons why memory module dies could be due to ripple voltage, and some could be SPD data on the modules are somehow corrupted.

Nov 17, 2007, 12:20 PM	#36
Da_Jewish_Fonzy Me>You Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Da Hood Posts: 507 Rep Power: 0	I've never actually heard of "supertalent". I do all my buying at NCIX in Canada, is supertalent a euro company?

Nov 17, 2007, 01:17 PM	#38
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	im using crucial fully buffered memory right now. 16GB of it ! really nice guys too inside the company.

Nov 20, 2007, 08:47 PM	#41
sovietdoc DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 121 Rep Power: 0	I am using OCZ 4000 Plat EB because it's the very best DDR1 ram you can buy. If I was to upgrade now, I'd be running Dominators even though they burn out in 2 months. __________________ Last edited by sovietdoc; Nov 27, 2007 at 11:03 PM.

Nov 20, 2007, 09:02 PM	#42
magicius DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgrade,Serbia Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	Wheres Mushkin???

Nov 21, 2007, 03:47 AM	#43
H3X4D3C1M4L DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,794 Rep Power: 0	OCZ these days. Great prices and always had rock solid performance and reliability from them. Any warranty concerns I have had were taken care of swiftly. Before that (back in the PC100 days) it was Samsung or Kingston. Just research... I look at what's available, then research my options then pick what I think is the best then usually buy my 2nd choice due to lack of money funds

Nov 23, 2007, 07:56 PM	#44
gdug@sbcglobal.net DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	G.Skill . Strictly for the over-clocking.

Nov 26, 2007, 02:21 AM	#45
Blazer Tweeker Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kitchener Posts: 611 Rep Power: 61 System Specs	I use OCZ, it was the cheapest with heat spreaders when I purchased it, + it has a lifetime waranty which I have already taken advantage of once, and their support is second to none. __________________ ASUS Maximus Formula, OCZ 780MXS ps, Core2 Duo 8400 @ 3.80GHz,Corsair Water cooling kit, 4x2gb Mushkin DDR2 8000, 5 hardrives totalling 1.75 TB, Sapphire Theatrix, SyncMaster 2343, Logitech MX-518, 2 Sapphire Radeon HD 4870 Crossfired , running on Windows7 64 bit, all in an Antec P160w Case.

Nov 30, 2007, 08:42 AM	#46
Satans Arse Dreams Of Sleep Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: London Posts: 159 Rep Power: 54 System Specs	Currently got 2GB of cheap pc6400, when I say cheap it was 130 quid when I got it. Just ordered 2GB of OCZ Platinum Rev 2 for 35quid, get them Monday, the lifetime warranty sealed the deal though. Here is a link if anyone is interested in cheap as chips memory.OCZ 2GB (2x1GB) PC2-6400C4 Dual Channel Platinum Revision 2 XTC Series DDR2 (OCZ2P800R22GK) __________________ I'm like a child genius, trapped inside the body of an idiot.

Dec 1, 2007, 11:26 PM	#47
Shaga Intelligent Life Form Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nordic Region Posts: 383 Rep Power: 46 System Specs	Kingston HyperX DDR434. There wasn't any ocz/mushkin/corsair/geill or crucial memory sticks available in here. __________________ Server: Currently Offline

Dec 2, 2007, 08:18 PM	#48
serez DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	personally use crucial balistix

Dec 3, 2007, 10:58 PM	#49
sushrukh HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta , India Posts: 197 Rep Power: 36	I 'm currently using Transcend 1GB DDR2 800 Value ram with no heat spreader.Costed me $150.

Dec 4, 2007, 01:53 AM	#50
~~werty316~~ BANNED Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 604 Rep Power: 0	I am currently sittin' on some phat DDR2-800 Dominator sticks.

Dec 4, 2007, 02:11 PM	#52
hasher if u got some ,pass it around Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 94 Rep Power: 0	mushkin fastest at time plus greet quality

Dec 5, 2007, 08:40 PM	#53
Shike Official Cyberpunk ^_- Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 911 Rep Power: 0	Mark me down for Mushkin too, they make some excellent stuff really.

Dec 5, 2007, 09:16 PM	#54
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 70 System Specs	I recently saw some some G.Skill 2GB sticks on sale and couldn't resist. It's my first time running this brand but I have been impressed. They OC very well and run at very low voltage which is nice because my Patriot ram at 2.2v was scorching at times. 4GB(2x2GB) for $129 was just too tempting not to get two sets

Dec 19, 2007, 09:29 PM	#55
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 69	Dipstick, What happen with the G.Skill's and the Maximus Formula? Can you now use all 8 GB on the board?

Dec 19, 2007, 11:49 PM	#56
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 70 System Specs	Just had a couple of bad sticks. I got them replaced and its been running great since. Nice cheap ram tho, they oc well and run on low voltage (1.9v is enough for four sticks on this board). They've also dropped to $115 per 4GB since I bought them, I wonder how low they can go lol.

Dec 20, 2007, 07:20 AM	#57
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 69	thanks for the reply Dipstick. it’s best that you found out the problem with the RAM stick itself so quickly. there're more odds things can happen when populating all 4 DIMM slots, and it's most likely a compatibility issue with some certain RAM sticks and some certain board. in the case of the compatibility of RAM sticks, with an RMA request, G.Skill might help you locate ones that's compatible with each others. there's a chance of a BIOS bug also, i used to run into a problem, which i found that it's an odd BIOS bug, i mean i tried all the identical RAM sticks in the house, tried populating just one, two and all 4 DIMM slots and in any combination, i would get same error at the same stage. i had to reflash BIOS back to previous version and then reflashed back and forth a few time until i sure it's a BIOS bug and a compatibility issues. anyways, good to know that those sticks are working well for you, i will try it myself soon.

Dec 21, 2007, 01:47 AM	#58
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 70 System Specs	No problem. The ram is cheap, it feels cheap, but it runs like advertised with low voltage. Can't ask for more than that. I did get four bad sticks out of six but they do run well on the Maximus and the P5K Deluxe. I know that using four sticks makes some boards flip out but I've had extremely good luck on the P35 and X38's -my old P5WDH(975x) doesn't like to OC much with all slots loaded. For testing memory I use the MS memory test on my Vista install dvd. If the memory passes overnight extended tests its good to go. First thing I always do is check each stick individually so its easy to find the dead ones. No point in continuing if they cant run alone I will say however that I miss the P5k, not only is it a better OC'er than the Maximus but its the best OC'er I've ever owned. I could do 485x7 on it with everything on auto, but I seem limited to 425x8 now. The x38 needs too much voltage and runs way hotter.

Mar 31, 2008, 02:27 AM	#59
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Mar 31, 2008, 05:42 AM	#60
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,990 Rep Power: 121 System Specs	Transcend AxeRAM 1200MHz pretty good stuff for the cash. like em P.S. old thread huh? __________________ 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!