Building a new computer, is this ram any good? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Tab · 08-13-2004, 06:04 PM

hey guys im running a bit low on money and just finished buying my new motherboard, so I found this ram (its corsair) http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...145-439&depa=1

Is this any good, because I need a gig and this is the most expensive Ill go. Anyway tell me what you think, and if you can find any better ram for the price let me know.

sailor · 08-13-2004, 06:26 PM

Its probably fine--it might not overclock like a champ, but if it just plain doesnt work, NewEgg is good about RMAs...

Lasereth · 08-13-2004, 06:29 PM

That RAM will do fine, but isn't your processor an Athlon XP 3200+? You'll need 400 MHz RAM if you do have it. That PC2700 won't do...look for PC3200.

-Lasereth

Tab · 08-13-2004, 06:40 PM

SHIT! . . .I cant go over 200 dollars. . .and the pc3200 is 265. . . is there ANY decent packs of one gig out there around th 150 price range *cries* Please help me find some.

Tab · 08-13-2004, 06:43 PM

how about this ram? http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...141-423&depa=1

Lasereth · 08-13-2004, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tab
how about this ram? http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...141-423&depa=1

Looks great to me as long as you're not gonna overclock. I'd buy it!

-Lasereth

Tab · 08-13-2004, 06:59 PM

Why overclock? My processor is fine for another year

Is the 3200xp 400fsb?

Lasereth · 08-13-2004, 07:08 PM

I'm not saying you need to OC...it's just that if you want to, you'll need really good RAM.

Yes, the 3200+ is 400 MHz FSB.

-Lasereth

Tab · 08-13-2004, 07:23 PM

Alright, thanx. Lazerath are you interested in 512 ram for 20 bucks? Its work in my computer not sure if it was the cause of my problems which is why im selling it for so low. Anyway its apacer pc3200 ram. Its yours if you want it. I said id give it to someone who helps and youve been great help.

Anyone else who helped me can also take it if they want, be aware though it MAY be defective. I didnt even bother checking if the ram was the problem in the computer im just getting new ram anyway.

Tab · 08-13-2004, 11:48 PM

no one wants it? . . .I guess ill just mix it with my kingston gig and a half is better than an gig i guess

08-14-2004, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tab
no one wants it? . . .I guess ill just mix it with my kingston gig and a half is better than an gig i guess

does your mobo support dual channel? if so, i wouldnt put in that 512 unless its actually two sticks of 256. is it? you need an even number of ram sticks to run dual channel.

and plus, mixing two different brands of memory esp one whos name is really not known is probably a bad idea. you might get compatability issues.

Tab · 08-14-2004, 01:33 AM

Well if anyone wants 512 for 20 bucks let me know

sashime76 · 08-14-2004, 06:55 AM

You can compare prices:
http://www.pricewatch.com/h/prc.aspx?i=33&a=4560&f=1
If you don't want generic brand, scroll down to bottom of page and select a higher price range, there are Kingston, Micron, Corsair, etc.

Lasereth · 08-14-2004, 07:22 AM

If you do use www.pricewatch.com then check the company on www.resellerratings.com . There's a bunch of trash on Pricewatch...be careful!

-Lasereth

08-14-2004, 12:32 PM

$141.99 ($20 MIR) - Kingston KVR400X64C3/1G - Kingston.com SKU:KVR400AK2/1GR [07/30-08/31] LIMIT 2 PER CUSTOMER

saves you a few bucks

or
http://www.fatwallet.com/c/18/
Search for pc3200

or
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/mess...hreadid=234202

Tab · 08-14-2004, 04:32 PM

I think im gonna stick with the ram I saw by kingston.

08-13-2004, 06:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tab Upright	Building a new computer, is this ram any good? hey guys im running a bit low on money and just finished buying my new motherboard, so I found this ram (its corsair) http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...145-439&depa=1 Is this any good, because I need a gig and this is the most expensive Ill go. Anyway tell me what you think, and if you can find any better ram for the price let me know.

08-13-2004, 06:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
sailor beauty in the breakdown Location: Chapel Hill, NC	Its probably fine--it might not overclock like a champ, but if it just plain doesnt work, NewEgg is good about RMAs... __________________ "Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." --Plato

08-13-2004, 06:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	That RAM will do fine, but isn't your processor an Athlon XP 3200+? You'll need 400 MHz RAM if you do have it. That PC2700 won't do...look for PC3200. -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert

08-13-2004, 07:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	I'm not saying you need to OC...it's just that if you want to, you'll need really good RAM. Yes, the 3200+ is 400 MHz FSB. -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert

08-13-2004, 07:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tab Upright	Alright, thanx. Lazerath are you interested in 512 ram for 20 bucks? Its work in my computer not sure if it was the cause of my problems which is why im selling it for so low. Anyway its apacer pc3200 ram. Its yours if you want it. I said id give it to someone who helps and youve been great help. Anyone else who helped me can also take it if they want, be aware though it MAY be defective. I didnt even bother checking if the ram was the problem in the computer im just getting new ram anyway. Last edited by Tab; 08-13-2004 at 10:45 PM..

08-13-2004, 06:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tab Upright	SHIT! . . .I cant go over 200 dollars. . .and the pc3200 is 265. . . is there ANY decent packs of one gig out there around th 150 price range cries Please help me find some.

08-13-2004, 06:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tab Upright	how about this ram? http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...141-423&depa=1

08-13-2004, 06:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tab Upright	Why overclock? My processor is fine for another year Is the 3200xp 400fsb?

08-13-2004, 11:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tab Upright	no one wants it? . . .I guess ill just mix it with my kingston gig and a half is better than an gig i guess

08-14-2004, 01:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
Tab Upright	Well if anyone wants 512 for 20 bucks let me know

08-14-2004, 06:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
sashime76 Addict Location: Hoosier State	You can compare prices: http://www.pricewatch.com/h/prc.aspx?i=33&a=4560&f=1 If you don't want generic brand, scroll down to bottom of page and select a higher price range, there are Kingston, Micron, Corsair, etc.

08-14-2004, 07:22 AM	#14 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	If you do use www.pricewatch.com then check the company on www.resellerratings.com . There's a bunch of trash on Pricewatch...be careful! -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert

08-14-2004, 12:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
Xepidemic Guest	$141.99 ($20 MIR) - Kingston KVR400X64C3/1G - Kingston.com SKU:KVR400AK2/1GR [07/30-08/31] LIMIT 2 PER CUSTOMER saves you a few bucks or http://www.fatwallet.com/c/18/ Search for pc3200 or http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/mess...hreadid=234202 Last edited by Xepidemic; 08-14-2004 at 12:36 PM..

08-14-2004, 04:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
Tab Upright	I think im gonna stick with the ram I saw by kingston.