View Full Version : How reliable is OCZ memory?
WeaponX6X
03-06-05, 08:28 PM
How reliable is OCZ memory compared to Cruical or Corsair XMS for example?
Sentential
03-06-05, 08:31 PM
Enthusiast memory companies like OCZ and Mushkin are the best ones on the market. They make chumps like Corsair and Kingston look like amatures. They are run by the most professional and helpful people you will be able to find.
flapperhead
03-06-05, 08:31 PM
all the brand name memory is pretty reliable. the important factor is support. ocz has absolutely great support. they actally has reps that belong to this group to help out when something goes wrong...
Sentential
03-06-05, 08:35 PM
all the brand name memory is pretty reliable. the important factor is support. ocz has absolutely great support. they actally has reps that belong to this group to help out when something goes wrong...
The same applies to mushkin
WeaponX6X
03-06-05, 08:41 PM
Awesome, thanks for the info.
As an example of their support: I bought a DDR Booster in the Classifieds here. Something happened along the way and the Booster died (the relay chip, specifically). I called up OCZ tech support hoping to at least find out what was broken (I didn't know at the time). Sean (a member of these forums and an employee at OCZ) got me hooked up with an RMA with no problem. As soon as I gave him the tracking number for my dead Booster to be returned, a new one was on its way to my home.
How's that for customer service? Awesome guys, and I'll always keep them in mind when I need to buy high-performance RAM.
The same applies to mushkin
True, but Mushkin offers support only for the original purchaser and that can be bad sometimes.
SteveOCZ
03-07-05, 06:17 AM
We're around :)
Death-Evil
03-07-05, 09:21 AM
OCZ = gurus of memory and customer service. So far I worked with Andy T. and Sean and let me tell you something, these people are the nicest/helpfull people I know on the net!!!!
Eldonko
03-07-05, 10:29 AM
I buy nothing but OCZ, have had nothing but good experience with it.
Sentential
03-07-05, 10:32 AM
True, but Mushkin offers support only for the original purchaser and that can be bad sometimes.
Oh? You'd be surpised. I bought some stuff second hand and they had no qualms about an RMA/Support.
SteveOCZ
03-07-05, 03:09 PM
I'm sure Kav-Man will be happy to hear that :)
Oh? You'd be surpised. I bought some stuff second hand and they had no qualms about an RMA/Support.
Actually, I am :) I tried to do that once and it didn't work for me :shrug: - this is how I actually found about this thing...
Long story short: the memory was bought on this forum, for some reason it gave me errors in memtest, I tried to RMA to Mushkin, didn't work. The guy I bought the memory from sent it back to Newegg and received a brand new kit which was good.
Anyway this was like a year ago, so things might have changed since then...
I agree.. OCZ Customer support quality big PLUS!. I had a problem with my DDR Booster, turned out it was my power supply was not able to run the LED's on it. I called up tech support, and the gentlemen was super friendly, and he even gave me some advice with timings on my OCZ EL Plat 3200.
O well i know what memory im getting :D
How good it OCZ price wise?
WeaponX6X
03-07-05, 05:15 PM
The prices seem to be pretty normal to a little bit expensive.
SeanOMatic
03-16-05, 03:17 PM
^^^
Our memory isn't going to be as cheap as others usually, but you will know where the extra money went once you get your memory. Our product quality, tech support and overall presence in the enthusiast market is what I feel sets us apart from the other guys.
-Sean
OCZ
Elif Tymes
03-16-05, 03:25 PM
I heart my OCz :-).
Course, I can't get my current sticks past 230 @2.8v... but its CH-5, so waddya expect ;).
I plan on upgrading to a gig of some nice OCz in the immediate future.
They've come a long way from Public Enemy number 1 to the most trusted name in Enthusiast parts.
How a lot can change in 6 years time. I'm sure some can remember the beginning when they were just shaving a layer off TCB3 and it didn't always work out so well and that scandel of fake OCZs ram on the market.
None the less the service is great with these guys now.
nicknomo
03-16-05, 03:58 PM
Most memorry companies don't make the memory chips or even put them on the PCB. As far as reliability of the memory, you aren't getting anything different from OCZ than you would with corsair, mushkin or kingston.
You pay for customer service, packaging, their heat spreader and return policy...
Elif Tymes
03-16-05, 04:00 PM
And, I just tested out that wonderfull service 5 minutes ago.
I'm guessing the people that work their love their jobs :)
RangerXLT8
03-16-05, 10:58 PM
^^^
Our memory isn't going to be as cheap as others usually, but you will know where the extra money went once you get your memory. Our product quality, tech support and overall presence in the enthusiast market is what I feel sets us apart from the other guys.
-Sean
OCZ
That's why Friday I'm ordering OCZ25331024EBDCP rev. 2 from NewEgg for my LGA system.
Most memorry companies don't make the memory chips or even put them on the PCB. As far as reliability of the memory, you aren't getting anything different from OCZ than you would with corsair, mushkin or kingston.
You pay for customer service, packaging, their heat spreader and return policy...
actually OCZ takes pride in what chips they put on their PCB if you get a 1GB kit and one stick OCs good and the other doesnt they will replace the set and hand test the modules for compatiblity :santa:. i have a frined on the inside :beer:
ed.howell
03-17-05, 07:43 AM
^^^
Our memory isn't going to be as cheap as others usually, but you will know where the extra money went once you get your memory. Our product quality, tech support and overall presence in the enthusiast market is what I feel sets us apart from the other guys.
-Sean
OCZ
You guys should be proud of what you do!!! :attn: Because in my mind, that is why I won't buy anything other than OCZ products!!
G-PHoRCe
03-17-05, 10:53 AM
I ordered me a pair of OCZ Performance 2GB (1GBx2) DDR PC-3200 last night, and was lucky to get the last pair. I just read this thread and now I'm really happy I got them :D
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-146-970&depa=0
Duonger
03-17-05, 11:53 AM
I'm sure Kav-Man will be happy to hear that :)
You said it...
:p
xcelerator
03-17-05, 12:30 PM
OCZ like 2 years ago or a year and half ago were really bad....but now they are super good!
vBulletin® v3.8.7, Copyright ©2000-2012, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.