RAM Decision

gcstadergcstader
edited March 2004 in Hardware
Ok, the last thing I have to do before ordering my new box is to pick out the RAM. The motherboard is a ASUS A7N8X-E Deluxe which supports dual channel memory. So which of these would you choose:

1 Geil Value Series 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-3200 at $80.00
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=20-144-305

OR

2 Corsair Value Select 184 Pin 256MB DDR PC-3200 - OEM at $45.00 each
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=20-145-025

Thanks
~ Greg (who wishes he could get the folding signature to work on these posts.... Rank: 312 Score: 2545)

Comments

  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited March 2004
    The two brands being what they are, if I had to choose ONLY from between these two memories.. I would pick the Corsair. Because it's reliable, it's a known source, and Corsair is worth every penny.
  • gcstadergcstader
    edited March 2004
    If you could pick any memory from newegg for around $90.00 what would you suggest considering the ASUS motherboard I'm using?
  • mmonninmmonnin Centreville, VA
    edited March 2004
    Hard to get a good set of 512(2*256) for $90.
  • Al_CapownAl_Capown Indiana
    edited March 2004
    Get 2 of these http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-150-563&depa=1

    Buffalo ram. If you check the reviews, these sticks come with winbond ch5 sticks. My sticks are good for up to 217FSB (pc3500) @ 5-3-2-2 @ 2.6v. Excellent ram. Buying anything else would be a huge mistake.
  • gcstadergcstader
    edited March 2004
    Well I took your advice Capown. I just placed my order on newegg about 2 minutes ago. Here's what's on my way:

    HD 160GB|MAXTOR 6Y160M0 SATA% $124.00
    CABLE IDE|18" RD 3H BLACK RT $3.35
    CPU AMD|2500/333 ATHLON XP BARTON $80.00
    MB NFORCE2 A7N8X-E DELUXE ASUS RTL $117.00
    2 DDR 256|PC3200 DD4002-S256/WC BFL% $88.00
    CASE ANTEC|Sever Tower SLK3700AMB $63.00
    Total: ~$475.00 about $495.00 w/ shipping

    Decent deal or not?
  • Al_CapownAl_Capown Indiana
    edited March 2004
    That will be one hell of a system. If you were gonna overclock I'd recommend a 2400-Mobile chip, but since you aren't a 2500 is a great value.

    Chances are you'll never run that ram at it's max speed but buying a great overclocker for less money just isn't something that should be passed up. In the future if you feel the need to tweak, you'll be happy you bought this instead of some crappy "value" ram or GeiL :)
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited March 2004
    Greg: I fixed your sig for you. Make sure the "show your signature on this post" button is checked when you post.

    :)
  • gcstadergcstader
    edited March 2004
    Thanks for fixing my signature prime! The new comp will be folding along side the ol' P4 once it gets here.

    ~Greg
  • Al_CapownAl_Capown Indiana
    edited March 2004
    Make sure to put your flags on ;)http://www.short-media.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6347&highlight=graphic+flags
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