Looking for some memory...which one thou?
I want to get a gig kit my current 2x256 doent seem to be nuff memory for games like Battlefield 2. I use my PC mostly for online games. Current setup is MSI K8T Neo2, AMD 3200 overclocked 10x240 @800ht runs great no issues. I had my eye on OCZ last time and Mackanz helped me out a few times in the past. *me tips hat to Mackanz 
I dont know which gig kit to roll with. Here are a few examples
1.) OCZ Enhanced Latency 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model
# Cas Latency: 2
Features: Mirrored Platinum Copper Heatspreader
Heat Spreader: Yes
Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
Timing: 2-3-2-5
Voltage: 2.6V
# Model #: OCZ4001024ELDCPE-K
# Item #: N82E16820146896 139.97
2.)OCZ Gold Series 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model OCZ4001024ELDCGE-K - Retail
# Cas Latency: 2
Heat Spreader: Yes
Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
Timing: 2-2-2-5
# Model #: OCZ4001024ELDCGE-K
# Item #: N82E16820227211 143.55
3.) OCZ 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model OCZ4001024ELDCGEVX-K - Retail
# Cas Latency: 2
Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
Timing: CL 2-3-3-8 at 2.6V, CL 2-2-2-8 at 3.2V
Voltage: up to 3.2V
# Model #: OCZ4001024ELDCGEVX-K
# Item #: N82E16820227204 144.53
4.) OCZ EL Platinum Revision 2 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model OCZ4001024ELDCPER2-K - Retail
# Cas Latency: 2
Heat Spreader: Yes
Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
Timing: 2-2-2-5
Voltage: 2.75V
# Model #: OCZ4001024ELDCPER2-K
# Item #: N82E16820146890
# In Stock 168.33
I allways hear positive things on OCZ especially on the last one Plat Rev 2. Seems like #2 the gold series is bout the same, what is the difference between the gold and plat? What is Unbuffered? I want to get as much performance as I can out of the memory. The memory I have now doent like to be pushed beyond 240. I'm curious to hear about some overclocking results some of you guys have had with OCZ. Thanks in advance
I dont know which gig kit to roll with. Here are a few examples1.) OCZ Enhanced Latency 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model
# Cas Latency: 2
Features: Mirrored Platinum Copper Heatspreader
Heat Spreader: Yes
Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
Timing: 2-3-2-5
Voltage: 2.6V
# Model #: OCZ4001024ELDCPE-K
# Item #: N82E16820146896 139.97
2.)OCZ Gold Series 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model OCZ4001024ELDCGE-K - Retail
# Cas Latency: 2
Heat Spreader: Yes
Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
Timing: 2-2-2-5
# Model #: OCZ4001024ELDCGE-K
# Item #: N82E16820227211 143.55
3.) OCZ 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model OCZ4001024ELDCGEVX-K - Retail
# Cas Latency: 2
Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
Timing: CL 2-3-3-8 at 2.6V, CL 2-2-2-8 at 3.2V
Voltage: up to 3.2V
# Model #: OCZ4001024ELDCGEVX-K
# Item #: N82E16820227204 144.53
4.) OCZ EL Platinum Revision 2 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model OCZ4001024ELDCPER2-K - Retail
# Cas Latency: 2
Heat Spreader: Yes
Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
Timing: 2-2-2-5
Voltage: 2.75V
# Model #: OCZ4001024ELDCPER2-K
# Item #: N82E16820146890
# In Stock 168.33
I allways hear positive things on OCZ especially on the last one Plat Rev 2. Seems like #2 the gold series is bout the same, what is the difference between the gold and plat? What is Unbuffered? I want to get as much performance as I can out of the memory. The memory I have now doent like to be pushed beyond 240. I'm curious to hear about some overclocking results some of you guys have had with OCZ. Thanks in advance
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Your board doesn't provide much vdimm at all so remove 1 and 3 from the list as they perform much better with at least 3-3.2 volts. 1 isn't a really good clocker at all i'm afraid so the rev. 2 is the way to go with your board and 2X512.
Another choice are these: http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=140967&AFFIL=pricewatch&NR=1
They are either TCC5, BH5 or CH5. The reason we use TCC5 is only that these just don't do 2,2,2,5 at 200, but they can still clock like hell at 2.5,3,3,7. Fairly cheap ram which could turn out to gold with a little luck.
Not a bad price at all!!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=20-146-890&depa=1
Do some game and stability tests to insure it's stable. Enjoy.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820146970
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227209
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227054
//EDIT:
Ugh, sorry to hijack. I should've started a new thread.
If you dare to give the ram enough voltage and provide a fan or 2 over the dimms, that's the fastest 2X512 combo in the universe. It isn't plug and play though, some tweaking is needed in bios. Just give me a shout and we'll go through it if you need.
On the other hand, the price difference between a kit of VX in comparison to a kit of 2X1GB of Platinum 3200 isn't that big. The Platinum isn't the best overclocker, but 2GB dual channel at 2,3,2,5 timings is bloody fast. Especially coupled with a cpu that has a fairly high multiplier.