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Title: New system update.RAM question.
Post by: WhiteHawk on March 03, 2006, 08:25:58 PM

So I have a k8n abit MOBO and my AMD 3700 san diego arrived today in the mail.  What  the hell is the deal with RAM.  Ive seen pc 4000 2 gigsa for 40 bucks and pc 3200 1 gig for 200 bucks??  What is the number I am looking for?  The DDR 400?  and 500?  The timing?  Lil help please :).  PS.  I want the CPU to the be the weak link in the system.

Thnx for any help.

Title: New system update.RAM question.
Post by: eagl on March 03, 2006, 09:39:33 PM

If you're not going to overclock, then pc3200 with fast timings will be fine.  If you want to overclock, get pc4000 with fast timings.  Look for sales at newegg.  I got 2x1 gig of pretty fast pc3200, g-skill extreme series, for around $185 at newegg on sale.  I haven't overclocked it but it is stable at DDR400 speeds and the rated fast timings.
 
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231032

It's just one example...  shop around and check some reviews.

Title: New system update.RAM question.
Post by: 38ruk on March 04, 2006, 12:27:32 AM

If you havent installed your 3700 yet look for the steeping on the chip itself . I ahve a KABCE 3700, and it does 3003 mhz . The newer steepings are just as good and most people are getting 2.8ghz on air (thats FX-57 speeds for 1/4th the cost )  . But if you not going to overclock,regular  pc3200 is fine .

Title: New system update.RAM question.
Post by: WhiteHawk on March 04, 2006, 06:41:11 AM

thnx guys.  will start shopping newegg  today.  I love shopping for RAM:t


 Hmmm, do i need more than 1 gig?  Why is kingston memeroy so cheap?  jeez.  How confusing.:(

Title: New system update.RAM question.
Post by: whels on March 04, 2006, 07:37:41 AM

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Originally posted by WhiteHawk
thnx guys.  will start shopping newegg  today.  I love shopping for RAM:t


 Hmmm, do i need more than 1 gig?  Why is kingston memeroy so cheap?  jeez.  How confusing.:(

remember when buying Ram, get quality over quantity, you will be better off in the end.  the $40 stick u see is probably ok but might be the
worst ram ever.  stay with OCZ Crucial  Corsair MUshkin and ull be great.

you want to use lowest CAS2 ram  you can find/ afford. 2 to 2.5 CAS2 is great.


whels

Title: New system update.RAM question.
Post by: WhiteHawk on March 04, 2006, 08:05:08 AM

Quote

Originally posted by whels
remember when buying Ram, get quality over quantity, you will be better off in the end.  the $40 stick u see is probably ok but might be the
worst ram ever.  stay with OCZ Crucial  Corsair MUshkin and ull be great.

you want to use lowest CAS2 ram  you can find/ afford. 2 to 2.5 CAS2 is great.


whels

  Back to newegg with a pocket full of loot.
Gracia :):D

Title: New system update.RAM question.
Post by: WhiteHawk on March 04, 2006, 08:27:01 AM

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Well, here it is, my final offah.  Just bought it and its on the way.  How did i do?
   
OCZ4331024ELDCGEGX-K Memory - System
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      Heat Spreader: Yes
      Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
      Timing: 2-2-2-5
      Voltage: 2.8V
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    * Item #: N82E16820227052
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Title: New system update.RAM question.
Post by: OOZ662 on March 05, 2006, 09:11:24 PM

It's better than mine, and mine already rocks socks. :aok