DDR or DDR 2 is it really worth it to switch over?

amdfreak04 · Nov 24, 2006

I am looking to purchase some ddr for my system i currently own

144 optrion o/cable to 2.7ghz
x850 sapphire
and very crappy ram, i burned out my old ocz's

rdx-200 cdr crossfire board

Is it really worth it to switch over to new ddr2 ram, or should i stay with ddr and keep my current rig?....

If i go for ddr, i am considering to purchase

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1071046&CatId=0

But i am perferably looking for a 2g kit.

can anyone suggest any ram from these guys?
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/category/category_slc.asp?page=2&Nav=|c:1075|&Sort=3&Recs=10

please let me know your thoughts

thanks in advance

||Console|| · Nov 24, 2006

Well since you only need new ram I wouldnt bother goign with ddr2 as you would need a new MB and AM2 CPU ,

For ram I could get a Nice Kit that does 250mhz + and get a nice OC on that 144

These look ok
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1647096&CatId=1085but better yet check the classie's there should be some killer deals there

Valk · Nov 24, 2006

A DDR2 equiped am2 is peanuts performence benefit over a good 939 system so it would be a little silly to upgrade the whole shabang for just that. you can find some deals on 2gb kits out there. you could always run 4x512 too. if you oc, the 2t wont hurt you really.

amdfreak04 · Nov 24, 2006

.....

as ever other o/cer out there i'm conserned with high memory clock speeds ..

this ram i saw in the paper

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1071046&CatId=0

@ 3 - 4-4-8 .. i think thats what the timmings were clamed to be (it was right in the tigger direct flyer) the said there samsung chips and even gave timmings to try based on the speed you were looking for...

clams to do 275mhz... but its a 1gb kit

...

i will look into these ...
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...096&CatId=1085b

if i'm feeling lucky i might go for a 150gb raptor

thanks for your help guys!

darkcow · Nov 24, 2006

don't get ultra ram. its pretty... ****ty... i might say.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231012

you can get some much better ram for cheaper.

||Console|| · Nov 24, 2006

Newegg wont ship to canada

RollingThunder · Nov 24, 2006

amdfreak04 said:
as ever other o/cer out there i'm conserned with high memory clock speeds ..

this ram i saw in the paper

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1071046&CatId=0

@ 3 - 4-4-8 .. i think thats what the timmings were clamed to be (it was right in the tigger direct flyer) the said there samsung chips and even gave timmings to try based on the speed you were looking for...

clams to do 275mhz... but its a 1gb kit ...

i will look into these ...
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...096&CatId=1085b

if i'm feeling lucky i might go for a 150gb raptor

thanks for your help guys!

Try these guys:

http://www.tankguys.biz/memory-c-46.html?osCsid=4c8bf708fc5d4d619d32175b6afe77e5

They hang out here, will answer your PM or email and seem to be decent folks. Their products have a good repuation, fair prices and good support. No, I'm not one of them!

speed bump · Nov 25, 2006

I like DDR2 personally and with decent priced excellent boards for am2 finally out, as well as 65nm coming out in two weeks s939 is a dead platform.

The 3,3,3,8 rated kits of Team group ram on here are great for AMD mine do 4,4,4,6@500mhz and 2.15v so thats what I would go with although they are slightly spendy.

situman · Nov 25, 2006

Is not really about whether or not its worth it. It comes down to future use. Sure you can waste more money on DDR now, but what are you going to do when you upgrade in the next 6 to 12 months? I would scour the for sale section and find some really cheap stuff to hold you over.

squads · Nov 26, 2006

I would also buy some sticks out of the classifieds. You should be able to get a real good gig set for like $100

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