Which memory?

[epauls]

Here is the current System:
AMD XP 2100+ B
Asus A7N8X DELUXE bios 1002a
512mb Excelerate PC2100 DDR 266
2-128mb pc2100 ddr 266
Visiontek NVidia Geforce 3 ti500 64mb DDR
SEAGATE BARRACUDA 40GB HD 7200rpm
Pioneer 16X dvd player
Plextor 16x cdrw
Thermaltake Silent PurePower, 420W ATX
Current settings:
14*145=2030mhz
volt=stock(1.6)
Under load: MB = 27C, CPU=35C

I have been able to get my FSB up to 147 with stability but I backed off by 2 and uped the Multiplier. I can probably go to 15 on the multiplier but have not tried yet.
I'm trying to be a little performance/price on this. What memory would you suggest? I need 1gig.

 

[mcortz_2000]

I would recommend some OCZ performance pc3200 cl2.

 

[nerdlogic]

You could probably even go for 3500 if you could afford it.

Soy

 

[epauls]

Ok, I looked up the OCZ memory. I have a couple choices here:

OCZ Dual Channel Optimized DDR PC-3200 High Performance. The Ultimate High End Memory 512MBX2 Model# OCZ4001024ELDC
Specifications:
Type: DDR 184-pin DIMM
Size: 512MBX2
Speed: 400MHz, CL 2
Features: Copper heat spreader, 1T CMD rate Model#: OCZ4001024ELDC -OEM @ $300

or
2 - OCZ DDR PC-3200 Performance Series Memory 512MB Model# OCZ400512R2
Specifications:
Type: DDR 184-pin DIMM
Size: 512MB
Speed: 400MHz, CL 2
Features: Copper heat spreader, 1T CMD rate Model#: OCZ400512R2 2x122=$244

or
2 - OCZ DDR PC-3200 Performance Memory 512MB Model# OCZ400512EL
Specifications:
Type: DDR 184-pin DIMM
Size: 512MB
Speed: 400MHz, CL 2
Features: Copper heat spreader, 1T CMD rate Model#: OCZ400512EL -OEM 2x138= $276

Not really sure what the differences are here...

 

[hitechjb1]

These are the popular ones in the forum, they should do fine (except if you care about the price)

1. Corsair 3200 LL 512 MB $160 (it did 196 MHz 6-2-2-2, a bad stick)
2. OCZ EL 3500 C2 512 MB $150 (it did 217 MHz 6-3-3-2)
3. TwinMOS/Windbond 3200 C2.5 512 MB $132
4. TwinMOS/TwinMOS 3200 C2.5 256 MBx2 $57x2 (it did 215 MHz 6-3-3-2)

I tried all of them. Currently, I use a

Noname (from hardcorecooling) 3500 C2 512 MB $100 (it did 220 6-3-3-2)

It does memtest 220 MHz 6-3-3-2, and it runs 211 MHz 5-3-2-2 @ 2.6 V on a A7N8X-dlx stable 24/7 (prime95 + 3D Mark + Window Movie Maker together).

 

[mcortz_2000]

Ok, I looked up the OCZ memory. I have a couple choices here:

OCZ Dual Channel Optimized DDR PC-3200 High Performance. The Ultimate High End Memory 512MBX2 Model# OCZ4001024ELDC
Specifications:
Type: DDR 184-pin DIMM
Size: 512MBX2
Speed: 400MHz, CL 2
Features: Copper heat spreader, 1T CMD rate Model#: OCZ4001024ELDC -OEM @ $300

or
2 - OCZ DDR PC-3200 Performance Series Memory 512MB Model# OCZ400512R2
Specifications:
Type: DDR 184-pin DIMM
Size: 512MB
Speed: 400MHz, CL 2
Features: Copper heat spreader, 1T CMD rate Model#: OCZ400512R2 2x122=$244

or
2 - OCZ DDR PC-3200 Performance Memory 512MB Model# OCZ400512EL
Specifications:
Type: DDR 184-pin DIMM
Size: 512MB
Speed: 400MHz, CL 2
Features: Copper heat spreader, 1T CMD rate Model#: OCZ400512EL -OEM 2x138= $276

Not really sure what the differences are here...

I would buy

2 x 256MB OCZ pc-3500 el(enhanced latency) modules if you can afford it.
They are rated at 434Mhz 2,3,3,7 and will go higher with the correct voltage...

Otherwise get there smaller el pc-3200 brothers...

 

[mcortz_2000]

Oh and before i forget.
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The dual ddr kits are just marketing hype. Pick 2 of the same modules and you are getting the exact same modules. Just a chance for any of the memory suppliers to pitch sales a bit more and make more money...