is this best memory for lowest cost?

unreal · 07-22-03, 01:17 AM

found Corsair 1024MB PC3200 TWINX1024-3200C2PT XMS Dual Channel DDR400 w/Platinum Heat Spreader - Retail for 230.00 usd and i am going to overclock a p4-2.4c-800fsb. i want to get a 1gig stick of 3200 ram, the m/b most likely will support 4 gig in 4 slots. Looking for anything else comparable with cas 2 low latency all that good stuff....

i plan on overclocking to at least 3.5ghz...

tgp · 07-22-03, 01:32 AM

i dont see why those boards are putting in slots and allowence for that much ram. i mean, 4gb? thats crazy. most games are best at 512. and only a few programs made would use over a gig. i guess they are planning for the future with that board. still crazy. i think they should only have that option on high end boards, else they are just trying to appeal to kids that dont know any better (wow mom! i can put 4gb of ram in my comp now!)

sorry, off topic.

Bobby · 07-22-03, 01:40 AM

Welcome to the forums!!!

Corsair doesn't make 1gb 3200 modules. The part you're looking at is a kit with 2 x 512mb. If you plan on o/c'ing it, skip the PC3200 memory and look for something much faster, especially if you want to get to 3.5ghz. Also, forget about CAS2 memory at higher speeds.

tgp - Not everyone that buys these boards use them for gaming. Some people actually work

. There are some apps that require 1gb minimum and run better over 2gb. And these are highend boards

-Bobby

Mekks · 07-22-03, 03:32 AM

look at some OCZ ram its not to expencive and can compare and whoop Corsiars butt

q149 · 07-22-03, 03:47 AM

That's 2x512.. definately not good for the cost if you ask me. I'd stay away from that stuff.. you can way better stuff for cheaper like TwinMos 3200 /w CH-5 chips.. I'm sure you can find some beter OCZ or GeIL for cheaper too.

unreal · 07-22-03, 09:01 AM

um ok, u say ocz and maybe giel, but not 3200? how much faster.. cost is an issue..

Gregory_WE · 07-22-03, 10:55 AM

Probably 3500 (maybe more if you can afford it)... faster you can get the better (obviously lol).

07-22-03, 01:17 AM	Thread Starter #1
unreal Registered Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: miami	is this best memory for lowest cost? found Corsair 1024MB PC3200 TWINX1024-3200C2PT XMS Dual Channel DDR400 w/Platinum Heat Spreader - Retail for 230.00 usd and i am going to overclock a p4-2.4c-800fsb. i want to get a 1gig stick of 3200 ram, the m/b most likely will support 4 gig in 4 slots. Looking for anything else comparable with cas 2 low latency all that good stuff.... i plan on overclocking to at least 3.5ghz... __________________ Main system xeon x3440 (oc'ed to 3.5) ASrock p55 extreem / mastercooler hyper 212 Nvidia 250 (oc'ed attempting) 2 x G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Thermaltake toughpower 750 xt 300gig seagate 8mb cache 7200 (boot) 400gig seagate 8mb cache 7200 1TB Samsung 32mb cache 7200 74gig western digital 8mb cache 10,000 MyHeatware
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07-22-03, 01:32 AM	#2
tgp Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: savannah, ga	i dont see why those boards are putting in slots and allowence for that much ram. i mean, 4gb? thats crazy. most games are best at 512. and only a few programs made would use over a gig. i guess they are planning for the future with that board. still crazy. i think they should only have that option on high end boards, else they are just trying to appeal to kids that dont know any better (wow mom! i can put 4gb of ram in my comp now!) sorry, off topic.
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07-22-03, 01:40 AM	#3
Bobby Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Jersey	Welcome to the forums!!! Corsair doesn't make 1gb 3200 modules. The part you're looking at is a kit with 2 x 512mb. If you plan on o/c'ing it, skip the PC3200 memory and look for something much faster, especially if you want to get to 3.5ghz. Also, forget about CAS2 memory at higher speeds. tgp - Not everyone that buys these boards use them for gaming. Some people actually work . There are some apps that require 1gb minimum and run better over 2gb. And these are highend boards -Bobby __________________ Gigabyte GA-Z68-D3 Ver 2.0 Bios FB \| Intel i5 2500k @ 4.2ghz \| CM Hyper 212 Evo \| Corsair vx550w 2 x 4gb Kingston HyperX \| Asus HD6950 DCUII 2gb \| LG 22" Widescreen \| MS Windows 7 Ultimate 2 x 160gb Seagate SATA Raid0 \| 500gb Seagate \| 1tb Seagate \| LiteOn DVD 16x \| Toshiba 16x/48x DVD Enermax CS10181-B \| Audigy 2 OEM \| LogiTech Z-640 \| LogiTech G5 \| Tt Hardcano 9 Fan controller Heatware
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07-22-03, 03:32 AM	#4
Mekks Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York	look at some OCZ ram its not to expencive and can compare and whoop Corsiars butt __________________ CPU-----------------------Intel 2600k@4.6 MOTHERBOARD---------Asus p8z68-v Pro/Gen 3 MEMORY-----------------G.Skill (2 x 4GB) DDR3 2133Mhz COOLING----------------Corsair H100 CASE---------------------Corsair 650D VIDEO--------------------Sapphire 7950 OC (1100/1575) MONITOR----------------BenQ FP241VW STORAGE----------------120GB Intel 520 (OS), 2x 64GB Super Talent Ultra Drive ME Raid 0 (Games), 1x WD Black 1TB (Storage) POWER------------------Corsair-850HX Heatware :beer:
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07-22-03, 03:47 AM	#5
q149 Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Japan	That's 2x512.. definately not good for the cost if you ask me. I'd stay away from that stuff.. you can way better stuff for cheaper like TwinMos 3200 /w CH-5 chips.. I'm sure you can find some beter OCZ or GeIL for cheaper too.
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07-22-03, 09:01 AM	Thread Starter #6
unreal Registered Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: miami	um ok, u say ocz and maybe giel, but not 3200? how much faster.. cost is an issue.. __________________ Main system xeon x3440 (oc'ed to 3.5) ASrock p55 extreem / mastercooler hyper 212 Nvidia 250 (oc'ed attempting) 2 x G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Thermaltake toughpower 750 xt 300gig seagate 8mb cache 7200 (boot) 400gig seagate 8mb cache 7200 1TB Samsung 32mb cache 7200 74gig western digital 8mb cache 10,000 MyHeatware
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07-22-03, 10:55 AM	#7
Gregory_WE Member Join Date: Jun 2002	Probably 3500 (maybe more if you can afford it)... faster you can get the better (obviously lol). __________________ CPU: Intel E8400 [Q745A356] MOBO: Abit IP35 Pro RAM: 4GB OCZ PC2-6400 SLI Version VIDEO: ASUS 9800GT Ultimate SOUND: X-Fi XtremeMusic HD: WD 640GB Blue PSU: Corsair HX650W CASE: Superflower SF-201 MONITOR: Samsung T260HD OS: Vista Business 64-bit HEADPHONES: Creative Aurvana Live Heatware
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