[Update 25/11] 2GB of DDR2 for overclocking what to buy

[Hutch]

Yea that's very true. I could actually boot my elpida all the way up to 2.35v but couldn't boot @ 2.4... 2.35v started to bring down the max clocks.

These were 512mb sticks too.

[deeznuts]

Ok cool. But I won't end up with burnt Elpida chips at 2.4 will I? Lol. I'll report back on Friday since it is coming from Tennessee and not their California warehouse (damn).

[Azerke]

Hello, this is my first post but I've read most of the topics (as much as possible) in my search for the best 'bang for my bucks'
Although I've read that micron chips are the way to go when wanting the highest Mhz they cost way too much here in Europe.

The cheapest pair of 2Gb i found was around 400$, and that is just a bit too much for me
I'm able to go up to a max of 325$ if i stretch it.

I've searched for 1 kit of the 'best' available manufacturers, leaving out the ones that aren't sold or are way too expensive:

Crucial Ballistix pc6400 450$+
Supertalent pc 6400 450$+
Buffalo not available

All PC2-6400U 2048MB DDR2 kits:

Patriot CL4-4-4-12 (PDC22G6400LLK) ~ 260€ = 340$
Corsair XMS2 CL4-4-4-12 (TWIN2X2048-6400C4) ~ 240€ = 310$
GeIL 2048MB CL4-4-4-12 (GX22GB6400UDC) ~ 220€ = 285$
G.Skill CL4-4-4-12 (F2-6400CL4D-2GBPK) ~ 220€ = 285$
OCZ Plat XTC Rev.2 CL4-4-4-15 (OCZ2P800R22GK) ~ 220€ = 285$

I was going for the OCZ because I saw Kemo6600 advising it to someone else in this topic but the price differences are so huge that I though I could ask it anyway

For anybody who might be interested, I search for the memory in Germany through this site: http://geizhals.at/eu/ (just insert the item code in the upper left box and press enter)

[Desert Igel]

I have made good experiences with Cellshock 6400. They are more expensive than your choices, but have Micron D9GMH

If you don't want to overclock very high, G.Skill NQ are cheap and will do the job. At K&M Elektronik in Germany 2 GB are around 170 €.

[Azerke]

I have made good experiences with Cellshock 6400. They are more expensive than your choices, but have Micron D9GMH

If you don't want to overclock very high, G.Skill NQ are cheap and will do the job. At K&M Elektronik in Germany 2 GB are around 170 €.

Cellshock sticks cost 280€ ~ 365$ but have Micron on them

But I can't find the G.Skill NQ at 170 ... i see them only at 190€ (have they just gone up )
That would have been my choice , paying 100€ extra for Microns just doesn't seem worth it

[kemo]

IMO it is not worth it to spend much on the memory if it is out of your budget form the 5 kits you posted my vote goes to Corsair second vote goes to the OCZ
BTW those prices including VAT

[Azerke]

IMO it is not worth it to spend much on the memory if it is out of your budget form the 5 kits you posted my vote goes to Corsair second vote goes to the OCZ
BTW those prices including VAT

Not really Out of my budget but they would change my CPU choice.

If I get those Cellshocks I would take an E6300 (cheapest Core2Duo) and also the one that oc's the best.

For one of my 5 options I would take the E6400 cpu.

If I get cheaper sticks for around 170 that overclock just a little (maybe 450Mhz) (if I can find them at that price,preferably the G.Skill NQ ones) then I would buy an E6600.

Each option cost me around 460€ ~ 600$. (And yes all prices I refer to are incl VAT)

I kinda prefer the last option because I think it would be the 'fastest' choice but i'll have to wait until the memory drops again.

[kemo]

If you gona use stock cooler then the E6300 is enough, after market cooling E6400 is much better (higher chance for 3.6+GHZ) and for gaming you won’t notice the difference

[nvteleskier]

I have just purchased a set of T800UX2GC4, Super Talent memory based on the many reviews on their website. I was truly disappointed to find out that the memory supplied for the reviews and the memory they actually sell does not use the same Micron chips. Misleading advertising.

I cannot return the memory without losing $50 on the return. I plan on upgrading to a C2D E6600 soon. I have been waiting on new 650i/680i motherboards from Gigabyte, MSI and possibly DFI. (Currently a DFI UltraD user). I really want a SLI board and that's the reason for the wait.

Should I return this memory for some Ballistix?

[kemo]

I have just purchased a set of T800UX2GC4, Super Talent memory based on the many reviews on their website. I was truly disappointed to find out that the memory supplied for the reviews and the memory they actually sell does not use the same Micron chips. Misleading advertising.

I cannot return the memory without losing $50 on the return. I plan on upgrading to a C2D E6600 soon. I have been waiting on new 650i/680i motherboards from Gigabyte, MSI and possibly DFI. (Currently a DFI UltraD user). I really want a SLI board and that's the reason for the wait.

Should I return this memory for some Ballistix?

So you got it and not using it, try to sell it in a forum or to one of the local guys to minimize your lose (20$ max loss) if you cannot sell it just keep it , it is not that bad

[detchaos]

Can any recommend a good and fast 2GB memory for Bad Axe
D975XBX2KR and E6600? Bad Axe supports PC800.
I'll use a Zalman 9700 LED as CPU Cooler

[ccokeman]

Mm let me think

Same as yours !!!!!!!!!!

On the other hand


So what you say?

Looks like my Buffalo firesticks Mine are from Mid november and are Elpida.

[ccokeman]

memoryman can u confirm this statement

where did you get the info that our FSX800D2C-xxx was not Micron D9 anymore?
We haven't changed the chips on that part from Micron to anything else.

Buffalo Technology USA

I am in the market for some DDR2 800mhz and if this has the micron chips as you say I will buy it

Mine are ELpida and can verify purchase date and retailer. If i am supposed to have D9 chips i want an RMA!

[Hutch]

ccokeman where did you get them from?

[handle]

Mine are ELpida and can verify purchase date and retailer. If i am supposed to have D9 chips i want an RMA!

Thanks for the backup. I was beginning to think, I got the only elpida firestix kit in North America.

[ccokeman]

ccokeman where did you get them from?

Bought them at a local Microcenter in sunny VA in nov. I bought them based on the fact that they were supposed to have D9 ic's.

Nope you didn't i got them too

[kemo]

Bought them at a local Microcenter in sunny VA in nov. I bought them based on the fact that they were supposed to have D9 ic's.

Nope you didn't i got them too

Mm so far non D9s came from Microcenter I wonder what happened wrong

[Halvie]

I was thinking about returning my GSkill ddr2800 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16820231065). I can rma for no charge at newegg. I was considering maybe picking up 2x1gb Corsair 6400C4. Right now I have a e4300, but plan on getting either the e6420 or e6320 when they are released in a month or two. Do you think it would be worth the change? Is there a bettter option for around the same price?

thanks

[kemo]

Can any recommend a good and fast 2GB memory for Bad Axe
D975XBX2KR and E6600? Bad Axe supports PC800.
I'll use a Zalman 9700 LED as CPU Cooler

Sorry i missed your post ,
what price range?

I was thinking about returning my GSkill ddr2800 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16820231065). I can rma for no charge at newegg. I was considering maybe picking up 2x1gb Corsair 6400C4. Right now I have a e4300, but plan on getting either the e6420 or e6320 when they are released in a month or two. Do you think it would be worth the change? Is there a bettter option for around the same price?

thanks

Your Link is not working

What worth the change CPU or ram please specify
Better option that Corsair around the same price , i dont think so

[ccokeman]

Mm so far non D9s came from Microcenter I wonder what happened wrong

Maybe some kind of deal on price? Maybe some rebranding? I know as soon as i bought mine the next week the price went up. Elpida or the psc chips on MY OCZ6400 platinum do not play nice with my ICFX3200.

[detchaos]

Sorry i missed your post ,
what price range?

about $400 or some more if it's worth...

thanx

[Hutch]

New Mushkin PC6400 4-5-4-11 Micron D9xxx (probably GMH) for $257.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146673

Check out the specificiations page, under features it says Micron D9.

Brand mushkin
Model 996533
Type 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM
Tech Spec
Capacity 2GB (2 x 1GB)
Speed DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
Cas Latency 4
Timing 4-5-4-11
Voltage 2.1V - 2.2V
Heat Spreader Yes
Features Micron D9 chips

[Gautam]

Interesting find, got a $20 MIR as well.

[Halvie]

I currently am running this GSkill ddr2800 ram http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231065
with a e4300.

I will most likely be switching the e4300 out for either a e6420 or e6320 when they come out. Considering that I will be getting one of those cpus and I am able to exchange the GSkill memory for free do you think their is anything better at newegg than the GSkill F2-6400PHU2-2GBHZ for under 320 or so.

I was considering getting the Corsair 6400C4 instead of my current GSkill ram.

hope that clears it up. I am just worried that when I do switch cpus in a couple months I won't get a decent o/c because this GSkill doesn't seem to want to go over 390.

[Hutch]

Your gskill HZ's are the best you can get for under $320...