What 2x1 GIG best for me

[Chickenfeed]

Hey guys, i havent been on here in a while but a few months ago some of you helped with my questions on a new motherboard. Since then i have managed to make a new computer ( first one )

It is as follows

Amd x2 3800 @ stock 2.0ghz
BFG Tech 7800gt oc @ 470/1200
dfi nf4 sli-dr
enermax noisetaker 420watt
OCZ 1024MB PC3200 Premier Series Dual Channel DDR Kit (2 x 512MB )

I bought this memory for my last pc 3 months ago and its been good ( had 2.6p4 @3.0ghz ) but as newer applications and games are liking to have 2048 of memory i would like to get a 2x1 gig dual channel of overclocking ram. I know you all have your preferences but in genral which ocz would be best for my rig ( with the intent to oc ; would like to see x2 at 2.4ghz )

I will be buying the ram from the canadian company memory express (all prices in CND )as i live near calgary and wouldnt need to pay for shipping ect. I have heard good things about ocz and due to the fact the only 2x1 gig kits that seem any good there are ocz so that narrows it down. I will put a link at end of post of all the ram so if anyone cared to look it over mabey theres a better alternative. Im hovering around the 300ish range so i just need a kit with good potential with ocing. There are 2 others but they are closer to $360.
I was looking at either OCZ 2GB PC3200 Platinum Edition Dual Channel DDR Kit;

http://www.memoryexpress.com/index....dProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=6316&SID=

or OCZ 2GB PC4000 Gold Gamer eXtreme XTC Edition Dual Channel DDR Kit (2 x 1GB - $269.95 After $30 MIR)

http://www.memoryexpress.com/index....dProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=7225&SID=


There are also some more expensive stuff ;
OCZ 2GB PC4000 EB Platinum Edition Dual Channel DDR Kit (2 x 1024MB)

http://www.memoryexpress.com/index....dProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=6457&SID=

and OCZ 2GB PC3200 EL Dual Channel DDR Kit Titanium Edition (2 x 1GB)

http://www.memoryexpress.com/index....dProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=6453&SID=

The first to are more in my price range so basically which of these is best for money and has most potential. They also carry some Corsair , Kingston , Micron and Mushkin ( which some of looks pretty nice as well )
If you could spend a little time and help me out here id really appreciated it.

Heres the main memory page which has all the other brands, models ect


http://www.memoryexpress.com/index.php?PageTag=&page=cat&memx_menu=112&SID=


thank you in advance for any help / advice


Chickenfeed

 

[cx323]

i would go with OCZ 2GB PC4000 Gold Gamer eXtreme XTC Edition Dual Channel DDR Kit (2 x 1GB - $269.95 After $30 MIR). it's uccc which should clock pretty well.

 

[JRE]

Check out the Gskills! They are nice sticks at good prices.

 

[Revivalist]

i would go with OCZ 2GB PC4000 Gold Gamer eXtreme XTC Edition Dual Channel DDR Kit (2 x 1GB - $269.95 After $30 MIR). it's uccc which should clock pretty well.

After reading lots of reviews and asking around on forums, that's the kit that I decided on as well. I just ordered it today. . . .

Chickenfeed, I don't know if you already placed an order, but monarchcomputers has them for $200 after rebates.

 

[Chickenfeed]

No i havent yet. Ive purchased only 2 pieces on this online , the ram and my xfi but the first experiance wasnt greatest ( some sob at purolator cut bottom of box and stole ram !!! ) Also i will be picking up whatever i get in person , shipping is not an option. 200 is pretty good but is that us or cnd. I sooner pay 50 more and have it on the spot then have to sign up and give info to a new retailler and worry about shipping ect.

(ps: i see you have your 7800 at 500hz ( is that stock fan ? ) , did you manually set it there andtest it or did the auto oc set it that high, i havent try that high yet and 1200 hz on my mem get artifacts on every 2nd game for me so i lowered it to what yours is at for safety sake; also what are your temps at that i belive mine are around 38 idel and only 63 load after beating fear in 1 sitting on max settings , i heard that these get in the 80s under load wtf? )

( found out what the deal might be with higher temps.. I set custom fan speed in riva tuner ; default speed was 43% for me for 2d, low level 3d, and performance 3d; I have mine set at 50/50/100. I believe 80C is very possible at only 43%. I think i might post about this)

 

[Revivalist]

(ps: i see you have your 7800 at 500hz ( is that stock fan ? )

Yup. I'm in the process of changing it out for two 7800GTXs so I haven't tested it much.

did you manually set it there andtest it or did the auto oc set it that high

I manually set it and then tested it in games. I didn't bother to run any 3DMark tests.

also what are your temps at that i belive mine are around 38 idel and only 63 load after beating fear in 1 sitting on max settings , i heard that these get in the 80s under load wtf? )

Those are good temps for the stock cooler. Mine are closer to 45C idle and 70 load.

( found out what the deal might be with higher temps.. I set custom fan speed in riva tuner ; default speed was 43% for me for 2d, low level 3d, and performance 3d; I have mine set at 50/50/100. I believe 80C is very possible at only 43%. I think i might post about this)

Yes, it's better to let the fan run on full blast when you're gaming. But I don't think I noticed it make that much difference with my temps.