Choosing Ram for Striker Extreme

[KevSC1]

I’m planning on building a system with an ASUS Striker Extreme, a Q6600, and running Vista 64bit. I want 2x2GB, and have been looking at the following…

Which might be better, and should any of these have a better chance of working with that motherboard, as none of them are on the QVL for that board.


OCZ Vista Upgrade 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 800
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227195
OCZ2VU8004GK: 5-6-6-18
$199.99 after rebate

OCZ Gold 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 800
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227199
OCZ2G8004GK: 5-5-5-18
$235.99

Patriot eXtreme Performance 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 800
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220227
PDC24G6400ELK: 5-5-5-12
$199.99 after rebate

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 800
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231112
F2-6400CL6D-4GBMQ: 6-6-6-18
$204.99

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 800
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122
F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ: 5-5-5-15
$209.99


From the list above, I was thinking the Patriot eXtrame for 199.99, or the G.Skill for 209.99

I was also considering spending a little more and getting 4x1GB at DDR2 1066, but I saw quite a few threads about people having problems with 4 pieces. Plus I would like the ability to add more ram later if needed.

Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Kevan

 

[GSTe]

From the list above, I was thinking the Patriot eXtrame for 199.99, or the G.Skill for 209.99

I was also considering spending a little more and getting 4x1GB at DDR2 1066, but I saw quite a few threads about people having problems with 4 pieces. Plus I would like the ability to add more ram later if needed.

Those kits are the best two, and you're correct with what you say above, the 2 x 2GB would be better for the reasons you have stated, if you want 4GB that is