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2GB: Corsair (667mhz) or Geil (800mhz)? help needed

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Dark_Placebo   04-11-2007 at 01:47:07 AM

which one should I buy ? well, the Corsair one is more expensive even if only has 667mhz..

and also, would there be a difference if i buy a Corsair Twin 1 GB (2GB) and Corsair Value Select 1 Gb x 2 (2GB) ?? or basically the same ?

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Assman   04-11-2007 at 01:56:23 AM
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what cpu do you have and how much do you plan to oc?

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psteele   04-11-2007 at 02:31:48 AM
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what are the cas latency timings for each?

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RichPLS   04-11-2007 at 03:24:50 AM
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imo I choose the best memory I can afford. And Corsair is an excellent brand, whether you get the XMS2 or the value series. I have seen where certain past models of the Corsair value RAM overclocked excellent.

I am using XMS2 533MHz at 5.5.5.15 spd rated timings, but am running the 100% stable at 9x 334MHz 2.25vlts at timings of 3-3-3-8, far exceeding my expectations.

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Dark_Placebo   04-11-2007 at 03:36:38 AM
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actually, the thing that bothers me would be the BRAND... should i pick corsair with the 667 mhz.... or GEIL with 800 mhz...

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RichPLS   04-11-2007 at 04:45:38 AM
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that is a preference, you know mine. And they are the largest memory manufacturer by far.

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Assman   04-11-2007 at 04:48:46 AM
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i agree with RichPLS, i too prefer corsair simply because it's a great ram, stable, oces well, never failed on me yet, so yeah if you're talking about brands, i'd suggest corsair as well.

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Dark_Placebo   04-11-2007 at 08:21:47 AM
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okay, i also would like to choose corsair...

so.. just get the corsair 667 mhz instead of GEIL 800 mhz ?

does the 667 mhz and 800 mhz make alot of difference ?

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rammedstein   04-11-2007 at 08:53:02 AM
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nope because 667 is tighter latencies and generally easier to get in sync wiht the fsb.

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Dark_Placebo   04-12-2007 at 01:24:37 AM
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uuhhmm... im sorry, i didnt quite get that, can anyone kindly expound on that ? help very much appreciated... thanks!

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Dark_Placebo   04-12-2007 at 04:01:21 AM
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actually, i really dont have plans OC, since im not adept or knowledgeable yet.... might be doing some soon.

i would be using E6600.... so... should i just get corsair at 667 ? do i need to setup more things ? or configure ? thnks alot !

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youngtrotsky   04-12-2007 at 12:23:36 PM
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Your question has been answered about 3 times now, get the corsair RAM unless you plan to overclock past 375mhz FSB, in which case you would need faster RAM (800).

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randomizer   04-12-2007 at 01:09:08 PM
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That Corsair stuff is sweet, too bad I cant afford it. Go kingmax!

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Dark_Placebo   04-13-2007 at 01:47:40 AM
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w00t w00t !!! corsair 667 it is then !

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