need help deciding on 2x1gb DDR500

kovboi · 03-07-06, 08:25 PM

So I was going to wait until I got my tax refund to upgrade my memory, but I'm not going to make it.

I'm trying to decide between these modules:
TeamGroup Cronus 3-3-3-8 (micron)
Mushkin Extreme Performance 3-4-3-8 (samsung uccc)

My current overclock is 9x278 (will also do 8x312).
The TeamGroup memory ($265) costs a lot more than the Mushkin ($175 after rebate), but it also appears more likely to do 270+ without a divider.

So what do y'all think - worth it to lay out the money for the micron? Or should I just save my hard earned $$$ and get the samsung uccc?

Soichiro · 03-07-06, 09:02 PM

The Micron chips are supposed to hit 300+ fairly easily at 1T, while UCCC typically maxes around 270. Go with the Team Xtreem if you can afford it.

Eldonko · 03-07-06, 09:15 PM

It depends on whether or not trcd=3 is worth $100 to you.

dominick32 · 03-07-06, 09:19 PM

http://www.tankguys.biz/team-xtreem-...on-p-1542.html
$265 for the Xtreem. <--Prob. a really good price.
300+ Mhz sounds good to me. The price tag is the only thing holding me back.

Dom

kovboi · 03-07-06, 09:37 PM

Thanks for the replies!

Eldonko - I know you had very good results with your mushkins, but would you call that typical? I thought the average results for memory based on samsung uccc are in the range of 260-270?

Brinnswift · 03-07-06, 10:13 PM

I have the mushkin stuff and I'm extremely pleased, I got 270mhz on 3,4,3,7 with 3v. I don't know how typical that is, just my personal experience.

Onepagebook · 03-07-06, 10:41 PM

I have that pair review already.

dominick32 · 03-07-06, 10:42 PM

*EDIT*Onepage,
What happened to your results?
Post them up again!! For those that didnt see, it was a nice pic of the Team Microns blasting out stable 300 mhz runs.

Thats got to be the Team Group Xtreem Micron Modules!!!
I would be lying to you guys if I said I wasnt ordering some of these sticks this week. I must say, after reading tons of reviews. The only 2 gig memory that can consistently reach 300 Mhz is the Team Group Xtreme DDR500

I cant wait until I slap these sticks on my test rig. I might even write a little review for Overclockers.

Dom

Eldonko · 03-07-06, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovboi

Thanks for the replies!

Eldonko - I know you had very good results with your mushkins, but would you call that typical? I thought the average results for memory based on samsung uccc are in the range of 260-270?

Probably not typical for UCCC to hit 280 no, 270 is more common. Mushkins were the best clocking of the 3 sets of UCCC I have owned though.

Brinnswift.. 3v = dead UCCC bro.

UCCC doesnt scale with voltage, 2.7v is plenty.

Geat review you did btw kev

dominick32 · 03-07-06, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eldonko

Probably not typical for UCCC to hit 280 no, 270 is more common. Mushkins were the best clocking of the 3 sets of UCCC I have owned though.

Brinnswift.. 3v = dead UCCC bro.

UCCC doesnt scale with voltage, 2.7v is plenty.

Geat review you did btw kev

Eldonko,
Thanks for your info as well.
I plan on testing/and/or trying the Mushkins as well within the next 2 weeks or so because of your results. I thank you.

<--- I am what they call a tech hardware "junkie"

and occasional reviewer.

Dom

kovboi · 03-07-06, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eldonko

Probably not typical for UCCC to hit 280 no, 270 is more common. Mushkins were the best clocking of the 3 sets of UCCC I have owned though.

cool, that helps, thanks. wish i had the dengi to get both sets and compare!

Pirate_Freder · 03-07-06, 11:26 PM

what about the new g.zkill ddr500 2x1gb? although i noticed many reviews on newegg complaining of heat and some doa's too.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231021

kovboi · 03-07-06, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pirate_Freder

what about the new g.zkill ddr500 2x1gb? although i noticed many reviews on newegg complaining of heat and some doa's too.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231021

sure, i looked at those, too. the price difference after rebate is negligible and they're basically the same hardware (also samsung uccc). i've been impressed by mushkin's support on this forum, but a lot of people seem to swear by gskill.
but the dilemma remains: mushkin/gskill (samsung uccc) or team group (micron)?

avalanche83 · 03-08-06, 12:47 AM

The micron by far. You shouldn't have to think about it if you are wanting to spend that much.

kovboi · 03-08-06, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avalanche83

The micron by far. You shouldn't have to think about it if you are wanting to spend that much.

ok, ok, you got me there.

just put in my order for the team microns at tankguys.

03-07-06, 08:25 PM	Thread Starter #1
kovboi Member Join Date: Sep 2005	need help deciding on 2x1gb DDR500 So I was going to wait until I got my tax refund to upgrade my memory, but I'm not going to make it. I'm trying to decide between these modules: TeamGroup Cronus 3-3-3-8 (micron) Mushkin Extreme Performance 3-4-3-8 (samsung uccc) My current overclock is 9x278 (will also do 8x312). The TeamGroup memory ($265) costs a lot more than the Mushkin ($175 after rebate), but it also appears more likely to do 270+ without a divider. So what do y'all think - worth it to lay out the money for the micron? Or should I just save my hard earned $$$ and get the samsung uccc? __________________ MAIN RIG: i5 2500k * Asrock Extreme3 Gen3 * 2x4Gb GSkill DDR3 1600 * Sapphire HD5870 * Samsung 830 64Gb + Spinpoint F3 1Tb + SH-S203B * Corsair HX620 * Silverstone RV02-E HTPC: E3110+Ninja Mini (fanless) * Gigabyte EP43-UD3L * 2x2Gb OCZ DDR2-1066 LV * EVGA GTS450 FPB * HDHomeRun Prime * X25-V + Samsung Spinpoint T 300 Gb + WD Green 1 Tb + LG WH10LS30 * Corsair VX450 * nMedia HTPC 8000 My Heatware
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03-07-06, 09:02 PM	#2
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dominick32 Senior Solid State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New York	http://www.tankguys.biz/team-xtreem-...on-p-1542.html $265 for the Xtreem. <--Prob. a really good price. 300+ Mhz sounds good to me. The price tag is the only thing holding me back. Dom __________________ Next Level Hardware Solid State Drive Technology Discussion Thread ...3770k@4.5 GHz...Noctua Dh14...Asus z77 dlx...Samsung 840 Pro 256 GB... ARES 8Gb 2x4.... crossfire 2 x diamond 6970's at stock clocks...4TB x2 in raid 1...corsair hx1050 psu... Dominick32 states "Bow down to your SSD god dominick32 and kiss my feet which are actually made of pure light. Jason4207 Responds: "Upon closer inspection to go in for that foot kiss I'm noticing that the 'light' isn't doing you any justice. This should help. :) Circa 2010
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03-07-06, 09:37 PM	Thread Starter #5
kovboi Member Join Date: Sep 2005	Thanks for the replies! Eldonko - I know you had very good results with your mushkins, but would you call that typical? I thought the average results for memory based on samsung uccc are in the range of 260-270? __________________ MAIN RIG: i5 2500k * Asrock Extreme3 Gen3 * 2x4Gb GSkill DDR3 1600 * Sapphire HD5870 * Samsung 830 64Gb + Spinpoint F3 1Tb + SH-S203B * Corsair HX620 * Silverstone RV02-E HTPC: E3110+Ninja Mini (fanless) * Gigabyte EP43-UD3L * 2x2Gb OCZ DDR2-1066 LV * EVGA GTS450 FPB * HDHomeRun Prime * X25-V + Samsung Spinpoint T 300 Gb + WD Green 1 Tb + LG WH10LS30 * Corsair VX450 * nMedia HTPC 8000 My Heatware
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03-07-06, 10:13 PM	#6
Brinnswift Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: St. Louis	I have the mushkin stuff and I'm extremely pleased, I got 270mhz on 3,4,3,7 with 3v. I don't know how typical that is, just my personal experience.
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dominick32 Senior Solid State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New York	EDITOnepage, What happened to your results? Post them up again!! For those that didnt see, it was a nice pic of the Team Microns blasting out stable 300 mhz runs. Thats got to be the Team Group Xtreem Micron Modules!!! I would be lying to you guys if I said I wasnt ordering some of these sticks this week. I must say, after reading tons of reviews. The only 2 gig memory that can consistently reach 300 Mhz is the Team Group Xtreme DDR500 I cant wait until I slap these sticks on my test rig. I might even write a little review for Overclockers. Dom __________________ Next Level Hardware Solid State Drive Technology Discussion Thread ...3770k@4.5 GHz...Noctua Dh14...Asus z77 dlx...Samsung 840 Pro 256 GB... ARES 8Gb 2x4.... crossfire 2 x diamond 6970's at stock clocks...4TB x2 in raid 1...corsair hx1050 psu... Dominick32 states "Bow down to your SSD god dominick32 and kiss my feet which are actually made of pure light. Jason4207 Responds: "Upon closer inspection to go in for that foot kiss I'm noticing that the 'light' isn't doing you any justice. This should help. :) Circa 2010 Last edited by dominick32; 03-07-06 at 10:51 PM.
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Pirate_Freder Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oregon	what about the new g.zkill ddr500 2x1gb? although i noticed many reviews on newegg complaining of heat and some doa's too. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231021 __________________ DFI SLI-DR Expert AMD Opteron 148 Mushkin eXtreme ddr500 2x1gb EVGA 6800gs 256mb(currently in RMA process) Western Digital Raptor 36.7gb 10,000rpm sata150 dual 120mm heatercore with delta AFB1212VHE's Laing D5 pump Swiftech Apogee cpu waterblock Clearflex 1/2" ID tubing Antec TruePower II 550w EPS12v Lian Li PC-75 case with plenty of modding to come
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03-08-06, 12:47 AM	#14
avalanche83 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: flevoland	The micron by far. You shouldn't have to think about it if you are wanting to spend that much.
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