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Computer Related => Ask the techies! => Topic started by: jharsh on May 10, 2004, 05:21:24 PM

Title: ram question?
Post by: jharsh on May 10, 2004, 05:21:24 PM

I'm getting new ram for my system and have narrowed the choice down to 2 items.

#1
Mushkin pc-3200 1gb (512X2)
cas. 2-3-2
Model# N82E16820146290
$262

#2
OCZ Enhanced latency 1gb(512x2)
cas 2-3-2-6 1T
Model# OCZ4001024ELDC-K
$253

I'm leaning toward mushkin because I have noticed most test systems for reviews have mushkin ram installed (that may or may not have any real meaning). Also I quickly dropped corsair from my list as they wanted over $300 for the same item (going by speed and cas latency).

Title: ram question?
Post by: opiesilver on May 10, 2004, 06:23:17 PM

You can't go wrong with either one.  Which one has the best warranty?  That would be my deciding factor.

Title: ram question?
Post by: Boomslang on May 11, 2004, 07:09:41 AM

First check if your M/B will support that brand The doule DDR Asus boards are very picky on ram. MSI is more forgiving.
Check for reviews on your M/B and see what they run for ram. Check your M/B website for their recommendations.

Title: ram question?
Post by: ZWarrior on May 11, 2004, 12:22:14 PM

Either one is good RAM, but like Boom said check with the stats for compatibility with your board.

Vector ran into a few problems with that issue on his system.

Title: ram question?
Post by: jharsh on May 11, 2004, 06:28:07 PM

Thanks. I have an athlon 64 board (chaintech) and most run cosair (which is almost $50 more). I'll check with chaintech. Thanks again. :P