XMS technology or OCZ?

[sikkwun]

I am planning on building a AMD64 3400+ with the MSI K8N Neo Platinum motherboard (motherboard not yet chosen). I am planning to use this computer for gaming and i couldn't decide which ram to use. I have the XMS Corsair RAM (2x512) and the OCZ technology (Type not decided yet but a single DDR module) in mind.

Any suggestions on which RAM i should use for best performance or even suggestions on which motherboard with which ram would be great.. thx alot!

 

[Guest]

Both memory maers are top notch.
I suggest going with whoever offers the memory with the lowest timmings. If both sticks have the same timmings go with whoever is the cheapest in your area...

Asus P4P800DX, P4C 2.6ghz@3.25ghz, 2X512 OCZ PC4000 3-3-3-8, Leadtek FX5900 w/ FX5950U bios@500/1000, 2X30gig Raid0

 

[Cybercraig]

Even the finnickiest of boards, like the one you're going to buy, like OCZ. If you check MSI Forum you will find few if any problems with OCZ, the exception being the EB sticks. This board has problems with LL memory. Plan on running 2.5,3,3,10.

Abit IS7 - 2.8C @ 3.30 - Mushkin PC4000 (2 X 512) - Sapphire 9800Pro - TT 420 watt Pure Power
Samsung 120gb ATA-100 - Maxtor 40gb ATA - 100
Sony DRU-510A - EAT ME MSI!

 

[sikkwun]

Well i still can't decide! =[.... Can anyone tell me which motherboard and which RAM will work best for my AMD64 3400++....performance and overclocking abilities... plz help!

 

[Cybercraig]

Go ahead and get the MSI and some OCZ Performance. I would recommend 2 X 512 but I think it is available in 1gb sticks. MSI just released a new BIOS for the KN8 and even E-mailed me a new revision for my NEO-FIS2R board. I've had three E-mails today from Tech Support. NVidia is working on issues too. One issue you won't have is using OCZ Performance with this board! Get the PC3700 and shoot for a 236mhz buss! I may even change my sig if this Beta Bios works!

Abit IS7 - 2.8C @ 3.30 - Mushkin PC4000 (2 X 512) - Sapphire 9800Pro - TT 420 watt Pure Power
Samsung 120gb ATA-100 - Maxtor 40gb ATA - 100
Sony DRU-510A - EAT ME MSI!

 

[uber_m0j0]

Im kinda in the same thing with ya..

Im looking at 2x512mb OCZ Performance pc3500 (433) right now for the same MSI mobo..

~~ Windows Me: OS of teh MILLENIUM!

 

[Guest]

Sweet ram thats what im using in PC4000 and its really nice.I got a P4 rig so cant tell ya about compatibility.With the A64, check toms site they did an extensive review on S754 mobo's with many different ram.

Asus P4P800DX, P4C 2.6ghz@3.25ghz, 2X512 OCZ PC4000 3-3-3-8, Leadtek FX5900 w/ FX5950U bios@500/1000, 2X30gig Raid0

 

[addiarmadar]

I would go with OCZ. But if you are looking in the high quality field then check out mushkin too.

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