What do you think about OCZ Reaper?

[PRotypeTR]

Hi all,

I'm going to buy

OCZ 2GB 800Mhz DDR2 REAPER HPC EDITION (2x1GB) PC2 6400 CL4 RAM

What do you think about this RAM?
Is it a bad choise for DS3L/EP35-DS3R with E8400 CPU?

 

[aevm]

Good choice. I've seen it used in professional reviews for those mobos several times.

On the other hand, if you intend to overclock, Crucial Ballistix is usually better.

 

[Maziar]

My rig :

Core2Duo E6600@3.2
ASUS P5KE- WIFI
SEAGATE BARRACUDA 500GB 16MB
OCZ VINDICATOR CPU COOLER
OCZ 4GB REAPER DDR2 800 4-4-4-15
OCZ 8800GTX @612/1080(=8800ULTRA)
OCZ PROXSTREAM 1000WAT
THERMALTAKE ARMOR CASE
LG M228WA MONITOR
XP 32 + SP3

All of my OCZ products are solid as u see i have the exact RAM of yours (maybe the timings will be a little different ) i have mine @ 4-4-4-15 with 2.1 voltages and @ 712MHZ and its solid
Go for it

also i have to disagree with aevm, because u cant say Crucial RAMs OC better, Crucial is a very solid brand but other brands like Geil,OCZ,Corsair...... are all good

 

[aevm]

LOL, I'm using OCZ RAM myself, I shouldn't criticize them. Anyway, yeah, that OCZ model seems to overclock nicely if you read the newegg comments, and the price is great. Go for it.

 

[PRotypeTR]

Thanks four your opinions. But I don't do OC.
Hmm.. This RAM for OC ? or anything like this?
For my gaming computer I will buy as soon as possible.(Nearly in May.)

E8400 , DS3L or EP35-DS3R , SPARKLE 8800 GTS 512 MB, And the case Cooler Master RC series , and the PSU OCZ 600W ect.

I ask again it is good for a gaming computer or not. Or whatelse what are you saying the alternate RAMs (in OCZ or Corsair,Kingston)

Thanks again.

 

[aevm]

Thanks four your opinions. But I don't do OC.
Hmm.. This RAM for OC ? or anything like this?
For my gaming computer I will buy as soon as possible.(Nearly in May.)

E8400 , DS3L or EP35-DS3R , SPARKLE 8800 GTS 512 MB, And the case Cooler Master RC series , and the PSU OCZ 600W ect.

I ask again it is good for a gaming computer or not. Or whatelse what are you saying the alternate RAMs (in OCZ or Corsair,Kingston)

Thanks again.

It sounds like a great gaming computer.

Why the Sparkle video card? I have nothing against them, but I think I'd still prefer one of the big brands like eVGA/BFG/XFX/Asus. There's also an MSI 8800GTS 512MB at newegg that comes with a free game (the Witcher) and has a very low price.

Are you trying to decide between the DS3L and DS3R? If in doubt go for the DS3R. It will cost $40 more or so, but you get 2 more SATA cables and an eSATA bracket and RAID support and 8 SATA ports instead of 4. It's worth it IMO.

 

[Zenthar]

Thanks four your opinions. But I don't do OC.
Hmm.. This RAM for OC ? or anything like this?
For my gaming computer I will buy as soon as possible.(Nearly in May.)

E8400 , DS3L or EP35-DS3R , SPARKLE 8800 GTS 512 MB, And the case Cooler Master RC series , and the PSU OCZ 600W ect.

I ask again it is good for a gaming computer or not. Or whatelse what are you saying the alternate RAMs (in OCZ or Corsair,Kingston)

Thanks again.

Just so you know, I got the 2x2GB CAS4 Reaper on DS3L, but was never able to run it at rated timing, the best I was able to do is 4-5-4-15. I played with RAM and NB voltage without success. Still very satisfied with the product, I think the problem comes from the MB.

 

[Maziar]

LOL, I'm using OCZ RAM myself, I shouldn't criticize them. Anyway, yeah, that OCZ model seems to overclock nicely if you read the newegg comments, and the price is great. Go for it.

Yeah i just forgot Also dont read newegg reviews 90% of them arent reliable
I prefer forum users experience

 

[Scotteq]

DFI LP P35 - 8GB of 800Mhz OCZ Reapers, running at Cas 4 timings @ 2.1v. Can't complain about the RAM at all.

 

[PRotypeTR]

@aevm, because there is no another choice in Turkey. Sparkle,Zotac or MSI for the price Sparkle is good for me..

@Scotteq, what did you say I can't understand anything :S

 

[aevm]

He meant he's using 8MB of that type of RAM with his DFI motherboard.

"Cas 4 timings" is good, it means it's fast RAM.

2.1V is the voltage he picked in the BIOS to make it work best with his motherboard.

 

[aevm]

Oops, I meant 8 GB. Why doesn't this new GUI let me edit my post???

 

[Maziar]

It just lets u to do a quick edit not full edit

 

[PRotypeTR]

Hmm okey thanks..

I will buy OCZ Reaper..
IS 600W PSU okey for this system?

 

[aevm]

Yes, 600W is plenty.

 

[Maziar]

Yes it will be fine but can u post the specs of your PSU?

 

[Scotteq]

@Scotteq, what did you say I can't understand anything :S

Sorry for the shorthand....


It's a DFI motherboard. "LP" is their 'Lanparty' series, and P35 is which chipset.

"CAS4" means memory timings of 4-4-4-** Cas 5 would be 5-5-5-** etc... Each spot is for a different function. It's not necessary to know exactly what these are (though it certainly does help!). Rather the important thing to know is that these numbers say how many clock cycles it takes to perform that function. So at Cas 4, it takes 4 cycles to perform each function. Cas 5 means it takes 5. So lower numbers are obviously better - The computer will respond faster.

For the quantity/speed of memory (8GB of DDR2 800) I have in my computer, Cas 4 is about as good as it gets.

 

[aevm]

He said OCZ 600W. I'm guessing it's StealthXStream 600W, 4 rails with 18A each. No worries there. If it's GameXStream even better.

 

[PRotypeTR]

It is StealthXStream 600W...
And it is about 120 $

With Cooler Master ELITE RC-333 Case it will be good.

120 + 65 = 185 $ TOTAL

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But someone told Cooler Master RC-690 460W is includes REAL PSU ! It is about 150 $..

What is the best choice?

 

[Maziar]

OCZ STEALTHXSTREAM 600W, definitely go for it

 

[PRotypeTR]

What about Case how is it?

 

[aevm]

The RC-690? Nice case, large, good cooling. Just try to buy it without PSU if you can.

 

[PRotypeTR]

Pff..

Still doubt!!!

Everyone says OCZ Rams can't compatible with Gigabyte!
Doubt!Doubt!Doubt!

 

[aevm]

Well, not everyone. I'm saying they are compatible. I've been using GA-P35C-DS3R with OCZ Vista Upgrade 2x2GB for 9 months now. I think I would've noticed an incompatibility by now

 

[Maziar]

Before my current Rig i had GIGABYTE P965 DS4 with 2GB OCZ DDR2 533 and no problems @ all

Who do u mean by "Everyone"? Newegg guys? dont listen to newegg reviews