Moving to Q6600 after price drops, what RAM?

[psyconut713]

i am trying to decide between these two ram kits, both coming from new egg for 200$ after rebates, what do you guys think?


O.C.Z.- OCZ2VU8004GK

or

Patriot- PDC24G6400ELK

[SoulsCollective]

Patriot has a better rep than OCZ, but it'll depend on the modules used in each. The Patriot stuff is also binned for lower latencies: 5-5-5-12 as opposed to 5-6-6-18.

Review of the OCZ Here (http://it-review.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1401&Itemid=91), though, says nice things:

When we started this review there was some doubt about performance of 2GB modules in our minds, but after playing with these modules we have thrown away that prejudice and now know that there are 2GB modules that have excellent performance. The performance these modules have offered is very close to 1GB modules. They are not capable of extreme speeds, but there is more gain in running memory synchronous with FSB than running it at extreme speed, so these sticks can be used for some nice overclocks. One of the thing we have to warn you about is that we used EVGA 680i SLI board which is very RAM friendly, so you might not be able to run such tight latencies on other boards. We kept the best information for the end, and that’s the price. These modules can be found online for around 230$, making them one of the cheapest 4GB DDR2-800 kits around. These modules are excellent value for money since the offer capacity, performance, lifetime warranty at a silly low price. Therefore we feel that they are truly worthy of our Value for Money award.

I'd still go with the Patriot.

[Quazi]

OCZ ftw:

The new PC2-6400 Vista Upgrade edition is optimized for perfect compatibility for those transitioning from Microsoft Windows® XP to Vista™. The OCZ Vista Upgrade series has gone through stringent testing with the full spectrum of Vista versions to deliver a perfect balance of memory performance and stability across the full range of applications.

For gamers shifting to Vista and who prefer the performance of high speed memory, the PC2-6400 Vista Upgrade 4GB kit will provide excellent memory bandwidth and deliver the most efficient operation possible, ensuring the best possible gaming and productivity on Vista systems.

Each memory module features a proprietary OCZ XTC (Xtreme Thermal Convection) heatspreader for the most effective heat dissipation. Furthermore, each OCZ Vista Upgrade module is 100% hand-tested for quality assurance and compatibility and is backed by an industry leading OCZ Lifetime Warranty and technical support for unparalleled peace of mind.


The above is taken from the ZipZoomFly website where this matched set of memory sells for $220.

[Zytek_Fan]

What about the G.Skill DDR2-800 that is 5-5-5-15?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820231122

[Quazi]

Yea. G.Skill has always been some of the best low latency overclocking memory available. Which ever one you go with, be sure to go to your mobos manufacturers web site and make sure the memory you go with is compatible.

[SoulsCollective]

OCZ ftw:

The new PC2-6400 Vista Upgrade edition is optimized for perfect compatibility for those transitioning from Microsoft Windows® XP to Vista™. The OCZ Vista Upgrade series has gone through stringent testing with the full spectrum of Vista versions to deliver a perfect balance of memory performance and stability across the full range of applications.

For gamers shifting to Vista and who prefer the performance of high speed memory, the PC2-6400 Vista Upgrade 4GB kit will provide excellent memory bandwidth and deliver the most efficient operation possible, ensuring the best possible gaming and productivity on Vista systems.

Each memory module features a proprietary OCZ XTC (Xtreme Thermal Convection) heatspreader for the most effective heat dissipation. Furthermore, each OCZ Vista Upgrade module is 100% hand-tested for quality assurance and compatibility and is backed by an industry leading OCZ Lifetime Warranty and technical support for unparalleled peace of mind.


The above is taken from the ZipZoomFly website where this matched set of memory sells for $220.
Dude...quoting PR speak from the manufacturer proves jack all. Why bother posting it? :confused:

[Quazi]

Well, I wasn't sure if the m8 was going to be going to Vista, or if he already had Vista installed, but given some of the memory issues related to Vista, I felt like it was some good information. Granted it did come from PR. But that is the reason I stated where it come from so he could decide for himself whether it is pertinent information or to take it with a grain of salt.