Kingston HyperX Pc3200, What do you guys think?

Helgaiden

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What do you guys think of the HyperX Pc3200 memory?

im considering getting that in the new rig i plan to build (note, im on a $800-$900 budget so i cant go with ultra top of line stuff)

of course, im building an AMD system.

 

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I've got one of the dual channel kits of HyperX 3200 running in my NF7-S and it seems to do OK. I pushed it to 210 FSB on at 2-3-2-6 timings before I started having problems.

 

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The HyperX series seem a little expensive, even more than the ever-so-popular corsair... but I guess you gotta pay for premium RAM.. the advertised timings are lower than competing companies though..

I was gonna get some kingston but the price factor won me over to OCZ.

 

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The PC3200/3500 HyperX memory is actually pretty cheap compared to Corsair, OCZ..etc, at least in my area. I think it's the best bang for the buck. I would have had to pay significantly more for similar Corsair sticks.

If you choose the Kingston, I'd go for the PC3500 memory at a few dollars more. It'll allow for tighter timings than the 3200 at the same speed and leave more room for overclocking. They love extra Vdimm as well.

 

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Helgaiden WELCOME TO OVERCLOCKERS

 

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Helgaiden

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nice to be here.

anyways, timings as i know them for overclocking i thought would be better like 2-2-2-5. . (then again i dont know much about timings)

 

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I am running my Kingston Hyper X PC3500 at 220Mhz FSB on my AMD system with 8-3-3-2 timings. That seems to be the timings that these things love, and it performs very well. I like the memory a lot, but as I look back, I wish I had gone with the Twinmos PC3200 with Winbond CH-5 chips.

 

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HyperX isn't bad, but if you're on a budget, Twinmos or Buffalo with Winbond chips will probably be your best option.

 

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HyperX can be a little picky too. It wouldnt work at all in my MSI K7N2 board.

 

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Mine wont go beyond 205mhz but its not a problem because i got the stick for $80. Beggers cant be choosers they say

 

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ah, yeah i was considering buffalo cause of the bang for the buck.

still, what do you guys think of 2-2-2-5 timing anyways?

 

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I think as long as the ram is of good quality, you can run it at lower than specified timings.