memory

Baz · Dec 23, 2008, 20:58:58

where do people buy their RAM from

Philip · Dec 23, 2008, 21:00:50

I get mine from Crucial

Baz · Dec 23, 2008, 21:04:18

yeah that would be my first place to look, any where cheaper but still good memory.

MoHux · Dec 23, 2008, 21:15:19

I have recently put 'Kingston' on the new m/b I fitted. 2x1mb matched. So far no problems after a month or twos use Baz.

Mo

P.S. Yet another Xmas Baz.
Have a good one!!

Baz · Dec 23, 2008, 21:18:37

thanks Philip and Mo. Im open to any suggestions.

Yep it soon comes round Mo doesnt it. hope you have a godd 'un too all the best mate

Simon · Dec 23, 2008, 21:34:00

Quote from: Baz on Dec 23, 2008, 20:58:58
where do people buy their RAM from

Can't remember.

But seriously, Crucial for me too.

JB · Dec 23, 2008, 21:35:38

Quote from: Baz on Dec 23, 2008, 21:18:37
Im open to any suggestions.

I put a couple of sticks of this in my last project:-

http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/-/2159/1426/-/5399823/PNY-PC6400-2GB-800MHz-DDR2-240pin-DIMM-Computer-Memory/Product.html?searchtype=genre

It checks out fine and does the job at a very reasonable cost. Probably not suitable for a gamers PC as the latency (CL) = 5, whereas CL=4 or less would be better for cutting edge fast applications.

Can't knock the price though.

JohnUK89 · Dec 23, 2008, 21:43:04

Intel boxes don't mind too much what the latency is - it's made up for in raw clock speed usually. I've heard AMD boxes are somewhat more sensitive when it comes to RAM latencies though (Not got an AMD box myself now so can't test)

Sebby · Dec 23, 2008, 21:58:42

Another vote for Crucial here. It's simple to find and quite decent. Their service is good as well.

kinmel · Dec 23, 2008, 22:34:54

Crucial for me too, you can save a few bob elsewhere, but do you want to.

Crucial are the IDnet of memory suppliers

Lance · Dec 23, 2008, 22:59:18

another vote for them from me too!

Branded stuff on ebuyer should be fine too!

Gary · Dec 23, 2008, 23:14:06

OCZ or Corsair here, just got three 2GB sticks of Corsair DDR3, Crucial is good but I would personally not touch Kingston unless it was for an older box with something like a pentium D in but there are great deals to be had on DDR2 right now its really cheap, I use custom pc quite a lot

Tacitus · Dec 24, 2008, 07:48:44

Quote from: Killhippie on Dec 23, 2008, 23:14:06
........Crucial is good but I would personally not touch Kingston unless it was for an older box ........

I've always used Kingston (not the ValueRam) in all my Macs since forever, including the laptops which can be choosy over memory, and had no problems.

A friend has used Crucial with no trouble. I don't think either is the cheapest around, but they do appear to be reliable.

Rik · Dec 24, 2008, 08:52:07

Crucial or Corsair for me.

Inactive · Dec 24, 2008, 09:20:14

I have used Samsung, Hynix, Crucial or no Brand, all worked fine, never had a problem.

I reckon that it is all made in 2 or 3 factories and just batch labelled anyway.

Rik · Dec 24, 2008, 09:21:41

It probably is, In. What they used to do was test it and then allocate a speed rating after testing, so the slower RAM was the same as the faster, only not as reliable.

JB · Dec 24, 2008, 09:29:05

I have usually used Crucial over the years and found them excellent.

I had my first stick of Crucial memory go faulty a few weeks ago after one years use. The RMA was handled competently, complicated by the fact that the matching stick of the pair is still in a computer in Spain.

I'm inclined to agree that there are probably only a handful of memory makers these days anyway. Much the same as blank CD or DVD media. Crucial are good if you have a problem. That said, the less expensive PNY memory I mentioned above is superb and gets very good reviews.

Good luck with whichever make you buy Baz.

vitriol · Dec 24, 2008, 16:34:20

I tend to use either Crucial, Corsair, OCZ or Kingston (depending on the budget I'm working with) Crucial is my fave though.

BrianM · Dec 24, 2008, 20:08:11

Ordered mine from Crucial earlier this year, bought a 512mb card to try first, that was ok so bought a 1gb, fitted that, no problems. Both were delivered within two days of ordering.

JohnUK89 · Dec 24, 2008, 20:29:05

I'm running on Corsair myself and for everyday usage it's perfect. Overclockers will want different RAM though

D-Dan · Dec 24, 2008, 22:12:32

Unless you are planning on overclocking, you should be fine with any memory rated at the fastest your box can handle. If you do intend to overclock, then go for good branded memory, possibly at a higher speed than you need.

Steve

MoHux · Dec 24, 2008, 22:29:12

I used Kingston because it was the recommended memory by the manufacturers of my new m/b, 'Gigabyte'.

Running TOTRange games without problem.

Have used Crucial in the past, also excellent.

Mo

Gary · Dec 24, 2008, 23:06:29

Quote from: Tacitus on Dec 24, 2008, 07:48:44
I've always used Kingston (not the ValueRam) in all my Macs since forever, including the laptops which can be choosy over memory, and had no problems.

A friend has used Crucial with no trouble. I don't think either is the cheapest around, but they do appear to be reliable.

I was meaning the value ram, I should have said that

RA-1972 · Dec 25, 2008, 10:23:19

I have always bought mine from , overclockers or ebuyer you can get some good deals . i use corsair 2 gig matched pair .

Baz · Dec 28, 2008, 20:28:42

ok then can you explain what the figures mean with memory. My mobo manual says it will take ddrll 400/533/667/800 when you search crucial it states it as DDR2 PC2-6400,DDR2 PC2-8500,DDR2 PC2-5300

whats the best to get