DS3/DS4/DQ6 - what memory works?

[Richard Dower]

We've seen problems with various kits from G.SKILL, but what actually works?

What are user experience using brands such as OCZ and Corsair?...if you have such motherboards and brands mentioned please post your expereince.

I'm trying to determine if the problems noted using G.SKILL are limited to that brand or a more widespread issue.

Please provide as much info about your memory and motherboard, thank you.

[tvdang7]

i used this on my friends ds3 to ensure compatibility
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231051
they work
good luck.

[Rendition]

Do you guys think any of the following RAMs can do stock-air cool at 3ghz with the Conroe 6400 and the Gigabyte DS3 with good stability? I want the cheapest option that works well.

1) $82 pqi TURBO 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Unbuffered System Memory Model PQI26400-1GSB - Retail

Cas Latency: 5
Features: Mirrored Black Heat Spreader
Heat Spreader: Yes
Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
Timing: 5-5-5-15
Voltage: 2.0V
# Model #: PQI26400-1GSB

2) $109 # OCZ Gold 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Unbuffered System Memory Model OCZ2G8001G - Retail

Cas Latency: 5
Features: Gold Layered XTC Heatspreader
Heat Spreader: Yes
Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
Timing: 5-5-5-12
Voltage: 2.0V
# Model #: OCZ2G8001G
# Item #: N82E16820227123

3) $117 # Patriot eXtreme Performance 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Unbuffered System Memory Model PEP21G6400LL - Retail

Cas Latency: 4
Heat Spreader: Yes
Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
Timing: 4-4-4-12
Voltage: 2.1V
# Model #: PEP21G6400LL
# Item #: N82E16820220142

4) $131 # CORSAIR XMS2 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Unbuffered System Memory Model CM2X1024-6400 - Retail

Cas Latency: 5
Heat Spreader: Yes
Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
Timing: 5-5-5-12
Voltage: 1.9V
# Model #: CM2X1024-6400
# Item #: N82E16820145153

5) $140 # mushkin eXtreme Performance 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Unbuffered System Memory Model 991523 - Retail

Cas Latency: 4
Heat Spreader: Yes
Manufacturer Warranty: limited lifetime warranty
Timing: 4-4-3-10
Voltage: 1.9V
# Model #: 991523
# Item #: N82E16820146107

6) $140 # OCZ Platinum Revision 2 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Unbuffered System Memory Model OCZ2P800R21G - Retail

Cas Latency: 4
Features: Platinum Mirrored XTC Heatspreader
Heat Spreader: Yes
Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
Timing: 4-4-4-15
Voltage: 2.1V
# Model #: OCZ2P800R21G

[Chris583]

Is that gskill the best budget 2GB kit for DS3? I'm picking up a kit tonight for this board. I will not spend over 200$ and want the most compatible and reliable ram. I hear that with conroe 667 vs. 800 is not a huge differance so I figure I might as well go with 667 as I don't plan to OC a ton anyways.

[gotheb1ues]

6400 HZ G.Skill works fine. tested upto 475mhz 4-4-4-9 2.3v so far.

[theteamaqua]

for DS3:

OCZ 6400 2 x 1GB (forgot what color, platinum, gold ... forgot)
OCZ PC800 2 x 1GB (the cheaper one $350 )
Corsair 8000UL 2 x 512MB
Corsair 6400 5-5-5-15 2 x 1GB

i have run those RAM and return them to frys lol

[Chris583]

whats the best under 200$ DS3 ram 2GBkit right now? Have people decided? I just want one that will definitely work and not require a backup set of memory to change bios settings to make it work lol.

@theteamaqua
you saying those are the ram you tested and did not work?

[tvdang7]

Is that gskill the best budget 2GB kit for DS3? I'm picking up a kit tonight for this board. I will not spend over 200$ and want the most compatible and reliable ram. I hear that with conroe 667 vs. 800 is not a huge differance so I figure I might as well go with 667 as I don't plan to OC a ton anyways.

yep probably i hear they can hit 900 mhz
i dont mind selling it if u want.
got it from a trade and just wanted to test it on my friends ds3 to amke sure it works.

[Rendition]

for DS3:

OCZ 6400 2 x 1GB (forgot what color, platinum, gold ... forgot)
OCZ PC800 2 x 1GB (the cheaper one $350 )
Corsair 8000UL 2 x 512MB
Corsair 6400 5-5-5-15 2 x 1GB

i have run those RAM and return them to frys lol

Are you saying all the ones you listed here above will work with a 6400 conroe to overclock to 3ghz with stability?

[pcdoc1]

for DS3: i have run those RAM and return them to frys lolYea that's real funny... Hope ya thanked them for providing you TEST inventory... :slapass:

[BottomsUp]

Hey guys my DS3 and G.Skill HZ arrive tomorrow. Should i just use SPD on the RAM or try to manually adjust? Also what voltage does this RAM need to run DDR900? I'm trying for 450fsb with my E6300..

TIA

[theteamaqua]

yes those are the ones that worked

heres one wont work:

Patriot PC7200 2x1GB DDS2 900

that one wont boot at all ...

PS:L i wasnt sure what RAM to get , i didnt do anything wrong both legally or morally :)

[Rendition]

Thanks. My Conroe 6400 just shipped, so I'm going to order this one right now:

OCZ Platinum Revision 2 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Unbuffered DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) System Memory - Retail

$139.99

[pcdoc1]

PS:L i wasnt sure what RAM to get , i didnt do anything wrong both legally or morally :)BS! Then do a little research before you buy rather then force a reseller into having to deal with returned inventory. His obligation is to warrant products that are faulty, not to provide you with testing inventory!:(

Of course you already know that....

EDIT: And when you SCREW someone you might refrain from bragging 'bout it....