Which one?

dvs`` · Jul 24, 2005

I'm going to be building a new system early September. I've picked out the following mobo and CPU for now:
DFI nF4 Ultra-D
AMD X2 4400+ (or, more likely, one of the cheaper models when they're released)

For RAM, I'm interested in these two:
OCZ Platinum Rev.2 PC3200 @ 2-2-2-5 - $250 CAD ($205 US)
OCZ Platinum PC4200 @ 2.5-3-3-8 - $312 CAD ($256 US)

Which one would be the better choice? I'm going to use this rig for some heavy gaming and multi-tasking, and of course overclocking.

RedDragonXXX · Jul 24, 2005

If you can get some Redline UTT's that would be the best cause its a shame to get that mobo and not use all the Vdimm that it supports

dvs`` · Jul 24, 2005

I can order them, but they'll take quite some time to ship since they're not in stock. Same with OCZ VX. Would the wait (and price) be worth it? I mean, will there be a tangible performance difference between these and the OCZ Platinums?

RedDragonXXX · Jul 24, 2005

OCZ Platinums will run with looser timings and high freq but Redlines will do tight timings with slightly lower freq, at the end these things even themselves out so they are about the same performance wise. Although tight timings are better for benchmarking and games.

dvs`` · Jul 24, 2005

Hmm... I guess I'll go with the Platinums for now. So: OCZ Platinum PC3200 or PC4200?

RedDragonXXX · Jul 24, 2005

3200 will do you fine, no need to spend extra $$$ for 4200 since Platinums can clock just as high.

dvs`` · Jul 24, 2005

Ah, cool. Thanks for the help.

Janus67 · Jul 24, 2005

check out www.mushkin.com and use the ROJAK coupon for 10% off. I got a set of redlines for about $190 shipped from them.

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