Could someone help me buy BH5?

[Mr.Rotory]

OCZ EL DDR PC-3500 Platinum Limited Edition
Or Mushkin Level 2 3200
I wanna get dual 256 or 512, but most likely 2*256
I wanna go with OCZ because I kinda trust the name more, correct me if i'm wrong please. Plus i am having a hard time finding the right ram for OCZ EL DDR PC-3500 Platinum Limited Edition on pricewatch.com, and the mushkin I found but not sure if its BH5. Could someone help please?

[JerMe]

Check sticky at the top of the forum :)

http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=237964

[Mr.Rotory]

I just cant seem to find the OCZ

[Shade00]

You trust OCZ more than Mushkin? OCZ is a good brand, but in my opinion, Mushkin is your best bet. If you can't find it, then you don't have too much choice. The Mushkin will perform flawlessly for you, and it comes with a lifetime warranty from Mushkin (as far as I can remember). Their customer service is absolutely fantastic. I find it to be even better than Newegg's.

[Mr.Rotory]

Does it matter if I get matched up 2*256

[JerMe]

From what I've read here, no. As long as you buy two of the same stick, you'll be fine.

[Mr.Rotory]

how about oem or retail, they both have lifetime warranty

[JerMe]

Just get the Mushkin lvl2 PC3500 OEM
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?DEPA=&sumit=Go&description=20%2D146%2D295&searchdepa=0

Good mem, good price at newegg, great overclockers, great warranty, eats voltage like a monster, and everyone here at O/C loves 'em :D

[Mr.Rotory]

will i notice a difference between
that and


http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?DEPA=1&sumit=Go&description=N82E16820146287&searchdepa=1

[JerMe]

doh! not in stock =) what CPU are you mating it with?

[Mr.Rotory]

Barton 2500+
which is out of stock?

[Mr.Rotory]

Doh! i c now

[Mr.Rotory]

found this http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?DEPA=&sumit=Go&description=20%2D146%2D284&searchdepa=0

[JerMe]

I have a Barton 2600+ unlocked, is your 2500+ unlocked? Did you buy it yet?

Anyways, check the sigs of the users on the forum, lots of people have the Barton 2500+ and the Mushkin lvl2 PC3500. If you're going to O/C, you'll probably hit around 217+ MHz FSB, so you can run a 1:1 ratio and still have low memory timings

The PC3500 is better for your overclock

[Mr.Rotory]

i just ordered it, so i'm pretty sure it'll be locked, you dont think i'll be able to go any higher then 217? I was hoping for like 227.

[JerMe]

Yeah, most likely you'll be able to go higher than 217, just the stick defaults to 217 (DDR433)

[Mr.Rotory]

alright, now i just need to find some 2*256 of mushkin level II pc3500 ram, any links?

[JerMe]

Scroll up, linked you already heh

[Mr.Rotory]

alright ordered some, 2*512, bit shaky on the price, but oh well its worth it, right? right?

[JerMe]

Whoa, 2x512MB! High roller, bro. =) Yes, you'll be very satisfied with that.

[Mr.Rotory]

will i notice any difference in the dual channel?

[JerMe]

People say there isn't as much of a difference in the AMD dual channel as much as an intel setup... meaning you won't see too much of a jump, but it's just enough to be worth it.

[Mr.Rotory]

haha alright, i'm off to bed, thanks for all your help

[JerMe]

Sure no problem, thank Outlook and e-mail updates! Happy O/Cing!