Quote Originally Posted by Orange Power View Post
Who knows any good shops in Europe or American shops that sell to foreigners? (What is PGN where Realtelstar bought his stuff?)

I'm searching day and night for some DDR2 for my new system that I'd like to buy asap (with either a Gigabyte DS4 or Asus P5B DLX MB), but prizes in the Netherlands are so extremely high compared to those American shops. And they refuse to sell to foreigners.

I have about 150 euro to spend on some decent memory (or between 125 and 200). Which means any PC8... is far out of reach. The Ballistix offers (my dream) at either Mwave or Newegg would be exactly right . But unfortunately, I don't live in the US and I don't know anyone living there who could order it for me.

So I'm now looking at PC6400 CL4. But even that is a problem, because I'd prefer to have some D9's. And I have the strong impression that many of the brands that have sticks with prices dropped under 200 euro are switching to alternatives like Elpida or Promos.

When I look in Germany, Adata Vitesta extreme PC6400 would be an option. But according to R00N's list they contain either Micron or Promos. Maybe I could find some Mushkin HP or G.Skill HZ. (They would cost somewhere 175-185 euro) But if it would be true that even they might be switching to other IC's for most of the cheaper PC6400...

So my last option is to go the savest way, the Ballistix PC5300. They are better than the PC6400 version and at least I would have some real D9. And they cost the same for 182 euro. Or in that case I could go for the PC5300 Tracers. (189 euro) Because Micron would never decrease the level of their own Ballistix, or....?

Why is it so difficult to sell sticks for those prizes over here in Europe? $200-250 for the best sticks, just amazing. We just need a Newegg or Mwave operating here. Or at least accepting foreign orders. It really hurts my eyes and makes me sad that in the US they sell the best of the best almost cheaper than the older PC5300 or PC6400 here. And then those rebates...
http://www.priceguidenetwork.com/pro...oductid=124642
Here is where i bought my 2 kits. They have excellent price on the other ballistix (until stocks last). And they ship to Europe.

When I was shopping for ram, in Europe I found some decent deals (decent for the EU overpriced market). I can post for your benefit:

1) OCZ Titanium alpha for about €190 shipped:
http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/...45&cat=0&page=

2) A-data Vitesta WITH Micron D9 chips for 140+ship:
http://www.hpm-computer.de/assets/s2...elgoldxtc.html
(they may be picky in shipping to other EU countries if they have reached the "limit for vat -sounds like bull to me, whatever). They were available last week when i looked at.

3) G.Skill HZ for 183+ship:
http://www.pctweaker.de/product_info...l-Kit-CL4.html

Lastly, there are a couple of ballistix kits on ebay from european sellers.
BTW, prices in the NL are generally on the low side compared to other european countries.