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

[Hutch]

What are your thoughts of mixing ram? I have two sticks of Firestix 8000, but want 4gb, so I need another two 1gb sticks. The crucial ballistix for $99 is very tempting. I want to purchase it but won't if it's generally a bad idea.

As long as they are using the same IC's there usually is nothing wrong with it. If the IC's are close then you can probably get away with it too (ie D9GKX and D9GMH.)

[GSte]

Well, I've read the first page of this thread, and am still a bit confused.....

I want to get one of these kits:

corsair PC8500 cas5 dominator;
ballistix PC8000;
ballistix PC8500;
OCZ PC9200 flex XLC.

but I don't know which to go for..... I want something that can hit cas 3 at PC6400 speed, but hopefully can also OC quite high.... got a 975x mobo at the minute, but changing to a P5B deluxe in about a month... any advice?

[shimmishim]

the ballistix 8000 or 8500 will suit your need.

i own both and the 8000's have been my favorite ddr2 owned to date (haven't had chance to fully test 8500's yet though).

[kemo]

+1 for the ballistix
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148069
135$ after rebate

[Algeriano]

Hi

For OC, The best is Crucial BallistiX Tracer PC8000 C5(GMH) or Cell Shock PC8000 C4 (GKX) ? Thank's

[GSte]

Thanks for the replies.... do you think the ballistix 8000 will hit cas 3 on my current board (ABit AW9D)? Got some OCZ PC8500 Sli a few weeks ago and that couldn't manage it, but I did read on these boards that that RAM had trouble with tight timings... suppose it doesn't matter too much as performance won't be much different, just can't get too high an OC on current board because of 975 chipset.

[deeznuts]

As long as they are using the same IC's there usually is nothing wrong with it. If the IC's are close then you can probably get away with it too (ie D9GKX and D9GMH.)

Yeah I think I have D9GKX and the Crucials are D9GMH. They are almost certainly both D9's though. So you think it'll work fine?

[Hutch]

Yeah I think I have D9GKX and the Crucials are D9GMH. They are almost certainly both D9's though. So you think it'll work fine?

Yea you should be fine. The Crucials are highly binned and will probably do whatever the Firestix do. With 4x1GB though, you may need to keep the clocks a little lower. If you're benching, just use 2x1GB of whichever kit is better.

[deeznuts]

Yea you should be fine. The Crucials are highly binned and will probably do whatever the Firestix do. With 4x1GB though, you may need to keep the clocks a little lower. If you're benching, just use 2x1GB of whichever kit is better.

No benching here. Thanks.

[RealTelstar]

Hi

For OC, The best is Crucial BallistiX Tracer PC8000 C5(GMH) or Cell Shock PC8000 C4 (GKX) ? Thank's

I would daresay Ballistix PC8500

[kemo]

Hi

For OC, The best is Crucial BallistiX Tracer PC8000 C5(GMH) or Cell Shock PC8000 C4 (GKX) ? Thank's

whatever is cheaper from both kits

USA buyer
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148070

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146563

Non USA
https://www.priceguidenetwork.com/pr...at=1032&page=1
or
https://www.priceguidenetwork.com/pr...at=1025&page=1

Thanks for the replies.... do you think the ballistix 8000 will hit cas 3 on my current board (ABit AW9D)? Got some OCZ PC8500 Sli a few weeks ago and that couldn't manage it, but I did read on these boards that that RAM had trouble with tight timings... suppose it doesn't matter too much as performance won't be much different, just can't get too high an OC on current board because of 975 chipset.

if the OCZ couldn't mange it so don't expect the crucial to do it because the difference is not that big ,,, how much voltage you were poshing on the memory

[GSte]

2.4v........ getting the P5B deluxe in a few weeks though, so no worries..... is the tracer worth double the price of the standard? Thought the difference was just that it had lights

[nicepun]

Thanks for the replies.... do you think the ballistix 8000 will hit cas 3 on my current board (ABit AW9D)? Got some OCZ PC8500 Sli a few weeks ago and that couldn't manage it, but I did read on these boards that that RAM had trouble with tight timings... suppose it doesn't matter too much as performance won't be much different, just can't get too high an OC on current board because of 975 chipset.

CAS 3 for what Speed?

[GSte]

400 MHz

[kemo]

2.4v........ getting the P5B deluxe in a few weeks though, so no worries..... is the tracer worth double the price of the standard? Thought the difference was just that it had lights

the tracer i posted was the PC8500 the other one is the PC8000 but out of stock anyway there is a coupon for the PC8000 that will make it cost 85$ but unfortunately it is out of stock

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=143100


the PC8500 is higer bin that the PC8000 and the tarcer have only Extra lights like you said and usually cost 10-30$ more but newegg in chaos right now with huge rebates on Crucial memory


anyway here is the PC8000 tracer for 175$ after rebate but i don't know if the promo code will work with it

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148047

[nicepun]

400 MHz

Yeah, I think I remember them OCZ 8500 SLi required a bit of voltage in order to run 400 (800 Effective) Mhz. Either Ballistix 8000 or 8500 only require between 2.2~2.25vdimm to run it. I'm speaking from personal experience as I've owned both kits. And the CellShock will be about the same too (2.2~2.25vdimm for 400Mhz CAS3), but CellShock are way too expensive compared with what the Ballistics have to offer.

[GSte]

the tracer i posted was the PC8500 the other one is the PC8000

Oops, apologies.....

I live in the UK, and can get the PC8000 stuff for £100 ($200), or the PC8500 for £140 ($280). Is it worth the extra cash do you think?

[luihed]

can anyone beat this ?

Ballistix pc5300.... 4x512mb.......

[RealTelstar]

Oops, apologies.....

I live in the UK, and can get the PC8000 stuff for £100 ($200), or the PC8500 for £140 ($280). Is it worth the extra cash do you think?

Only yourself can answer to this

I heard that micron is discontinuing the GMH modules...

[kemo]

Oops, apologies.....

I live in the UK, and can get the PC8000 stuff for £100 ($200), or the PC8500 for £140 ($280). Is it worth the extra cash do you think?

Like I say always if the difference is minimal and your intention is 24/7 usage then go with the cheapest


also you might consider shipping overseas from priceguidenetwork in case they are cheaper for you

[RealTelstar]

also you might consider shipping overseas from priceguidenetwork in case they are cheaper for you

Shipping to EU is about 50$ with fedex. You have to keep in mind that you will pay custom taxes, though.

[GSte]

Shipping to EU is about 50$ with fedex. You have to keep in mind that you will pay custom taxes, though.

Yeah, 17.5% here in the UK. Will check it out though, thanks a lot for the help (with my very first post! )

[thebarry]

just wanted to say thanks for this list, i thought the ballistix was a good choice, now i know

[Hutch]

Update: Best deals in no particular order

OCZ Platinum PC8500 $159.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227178

CRUCIAL BALLISTIX PC6400 $119.99 NO REBATE!!!!!!!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146565

G.Skill HZ PC6400 $124.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231065

G.Skill GA PC5400 Cas 3 $154.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231090

G.Skill HK PC8500 Cas 5 Rumored D9GKX $179.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231128

Crucial Ballistix Tracer PC8500 $144.99 After MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148070

[irev210]

Hutch, HK PC8500 is a mix of D9GKX and D9GMH. Its all binned roughly the same, so performance is good.

I was able to do dual 32m pi stable 4-4-4-5 @560 w/ 2.45vdimm on the dot on P5K Deluxe.