Which make of RAM?

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  1. greenbrucelee
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    I am going to buy new RAM for my pc (the ram I have is some cheap make) I have a GB at the mo.

    I am thinking about getting 2 GB should I buy Crucial Balistiks or go for Corsair xms or is there no difference BTW I am looking at getting PC6400 (800MHz) 240pin SDRAM.
     
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    whats the memory for?

    I use OCZ Platinum in my gaming system
    Geil in my VMware and other workstation systems

    Geil = good bang for buck, good overclocking ability
    OCZ = lifetime warranty

    cant really go wrong with either of the names you have mentioned though
     
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    I am using my system for all sorts but i do want a ram type that is good for gaming.
     
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    My view is normaly to leave well alone. Do you actualy have problems with it, or is this just an itch to spend money? :biggrin

    Harry.
     
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    No I just want more ram to speed my system up a bit.
     
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    I've been happy with both Corsair and Crucial.
     
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    I'm a Corsair XMS fanboy. Fast and generally very stable when pushed.

    Only get fast RAM if the rest of your system complements it; that is, your system will make good use of the enhanced clock speeds.
     
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    I Like Corsair & Kingston
     
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    My mob Asus P5NE-SLI will take RAM upto 800MHz but as I'm sure you know DD2 is backwards compatible so I gues anything upto 1066MHz or faster will be OK.
     
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    I personally think that there isn't that much difference between RAM makers as long as you get a named brand and stay away from generic junk. I also wouldn't buy RAM over what your mobo can take as it's a waste of money plus when you upgrade you may well need to upgrade to DDR3 which would make it a waste of paying the extra.
     
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    The ram that came in my comp is crap its samsung, they should stick to making tv sets, I think latency on its s***
     
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