View Full Version : moving to CONROE, undecided on RAM, help me out
Aldy402
07-19-2006, 09:55 PM
Im moving to intel from AMD, it's definetly been a while and I never used DDR2 before. Im just lookign for something that will get me to 450-500 with cas4-5
any suggestions guys? not really looking to spend more then 300 bucks
and just how important are timings to conroe?
Primoz78
07-19-2006, 10:06 PM
I`m doing the same...and have chosen the Gskill PC6400 BHZ 0605 or 0606 they have D9 chips...http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=101762
Regards, Primoz
Freez
07-19-2006, 10:07 PM
Team Group ftw.
Phosphate
07-19-2006, 10:14 PM
Team Group ftw.
To the OP, there is a thread on the Team Xtreme PC2-5300 "D9 fatbody" sticks that Freez is mentioning over in the xtreme bandwidth forum. I think Tankguys has good deal on them $180 for 2 GB and they supposedly OC well.
This from me to you don't let the PC2-5300 rating fool you apparently these do that at low voltage and tight timings but scale up well. Also the Micron D9 Fatbody is supposedly the top IC.
Aldy402
07-19-2006, 10:18 PM
yea im actually looking at some teamgroups right now but is tankguys the only US retailer?
AndrewZorn
07-19-2006, 10:31 PM
the $187 team xtreem on tankguys is what i just got
fancy pants D9 (unfortunately NOT fatbody... right?) is what you pay other brands like $300 for, but it comes in these.
only ddr2-667 stock, but most get 900+ out of em.
Gun_Strife
07-19-2006, 10:53 PM
here is a few that ive been looking at but would also love ur guys opinion
ive heard some about the teamgroup but its at $260 right
this super talent, can be had for $270 if bought in 1gb sticks, use froogle and save a few bucks, saw reviews that say it reaches 1000
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=T800UX2GC4
this ocz stuff, $207-$25mir
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=141252&Category_Code=Unbuf_ddr2
or either gskill
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231065
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231073
or even this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220144
AndrewZorn
07-19-2006, 10:59 PM
you did the links wrong
the only other memory i considered was the cheap patriot 2gb ddr2-667 at newegg. it has a mail in rebate taking it to $150, and you have a chance at getting DS9.
but honestly, with the teamgroup as cheap as it is... you cant not get it
SupaMan
07-19-2006, 11:01 PM
I got OCZ gold pc2-800. I'm hoping it runs up 820ish. certainly looks awesome
jkresh
07-19-2006, 11:05 PM
picked up ocz platinum pc6400 (4-5-4-15) for $50 after rebate from outpost, if it holds me back I will get some of the pc8000 teamextreme from tankguys
Primoz78
07-19-2006, 11:05 PM
I have TG PC4800 DDR1 TCCD chips now...and I`m not happy with them. I was a little bit sceptic with TG so gone for Gskills...:stick: I will see in 2 weeks if have made the wright decision :confused:
Regards,
Primoz
p.s. The Gskills is about 10€ cheaper than TG (gskills from Germany and TG from my country...)
Haltech
07-19-2006, 11:42 PM
I have TG PC4800 DDR1 TCCD chips now...and I`m not happy with them. I was a little bit sceptic with TG so gone for Gskills...:stick: I will see in 2 weeks if have made the wright decision :confused:
Regards,
Primoz
p.s. The Gskills is about 10€ cheaper than TG (gskills from Germany and TG from my country...)
TG's DDR2 kicks ass, just like everyone else's... however, no heatspreaders to deal with and half the price. Give em a whirl bro.
Gun_Strife
07-19-2006, 11:55 PM
srry bout that links should work now
so is it better to go with slower ram at tighter timings and oc like with the teamgroup stuff
Primoz78
07-20-2006, 12:16 AM
TG's DDR2 kicks ass, just like everyone else's... however, no heatspreaders to deal with and half the price. Give em a whirl bro.
I beleive but as I said...the Gskill BHZ is 10€ cheaper :p:
Regards,
Primoz
What would be the best, hopefully lower priced ram to hit 3.6+ on an e6600 ?
Aldy402
07-20-2006, 06:44 AM
what chips are actually confirmed to using fatbody d9s?
lets make a list fellas
Primoz78
07-20-2006, 06:54 AM
what chips are actually confirmed to using fatbody d9s?
lets make a list fellas
You are in the wrong forum section...the fatbody D9 list is already made...in Xtreeme bandwith section :slap:
Regards,
Primoz
Freez
07-20-2006, 07:01 AM
You are in the wrong forum section...the fatbody D9 list is already made...in Xtreeme bandwith section :slap:
Regards,
Primoz
Not to mention their impossible to outside of private sellers on forums.
Supertim0r
07-20-2006, 07:02 AM
I also recommend Team Group 667 (http://www.tankguys.biz/ddr2-3448-p-1643.html), kickass memory/price and incredibely fast shipping :fact:
Aldy402
07-20-2006, 07:20 AM
I also recommend Team Group 667 (http://www.tankguys.biz/ddr2-3448-p-1643.html), kickass memory/price and incredibely fast shipping :fact:
yea these seem to teh perfect balance btwn price/performance
what kind of results did you achieve with these?
im deciding btwn these and teh gskill HZs
Supertim0r
07-20-2006, 08:34 AM
400-420 3-3-3-8
525 4-4-4-8
2.3v
still testing my new P5W DH
Aldy402
07-20-2006, 10:48 AM
I also recommend Team Group 667 (http://www.tankguys.biz/ddr2-3448-p-1643.html), kickass memory/price and incredibely fast shipping :fact:
what kind of ICs are the TG667's using?
TankGuys
07-20-2006, 11:05 AM
what kind of ICs are the TG667's using?
Micron Fatbody D9 iirc. (something like that :D)
majestik
07-20-2006, 11:12 AM
I got G.Skill HZ DDR2-800/2gb off eBay for $180. It was 0605, too.
Aldy402
07-20-2006, 11:12 AM
thought the fatbody d9s were discontinued??
Supertim0r
07-20-2006, 11:14 AM
its small D9, not Fatbody