Ram Question

[aud19]

Is it worthwhile to spend a few extra bucks for Micron brand Ram over more "generic" Samsung, Hitachi, Fujitsu etc RAM?

Just trying to finalize all my upgrade parts

[Azeke]

It probably doesn't matter, I'm a Kingston Ram man myself, and there are some brands I would not purchase. Just ensure you try to utilize the same brand in all ram banks. I have heard some negative comments about some ram, and it's probably due to QA/QC, more than anything else.

BTW, Micron has very good quality products, if it's only a matter of a few bucks, I would use their Ram, just my humble thoughts.

Good luck Jason,

Azeke

[aud19]

Thanks Azeke, I was thinking along those lines... It'll end up costing about $10 more so what the hell right?!?! :lol:

[Kevin P]

Check out Crucial RAM too, it's made by Micron. I've had good luck with all the major brands: Crucial, Kingston, Corsair (in my fast box), etc.

[aud19]

Well I'm pretty limited to the "generic" Samsung/Hitachi/Fujitsu etc or Micron as the "upgrade" RAM from my supplier. As you said they make Crucial (and I think another one? )anyways so... That's likely the way I'll go :T

[Shane Martin]

I would buy any of the following w/o reservation:

Crucial(though I had 3 sticks out of 5 fail) which is Micron ram anyway.
Kingston
Corsair
Mushkin - what I use.

All have impeccable warranties.

[Azeke]

Thanks Azeke, I was thinking along those lines... It'll end up costing about $10 more so what the hell right?!?! :lol:

Exactly, although I wouldn't use that exact quote .

I have also heard negative feedback in reference to Corsair Ram chips, although I haven't tested it personally, I therefore stay away from their product.

Kevin, I didn't know Crucial Chips were made by Micron, hmmm. Is it a subsidiary?

Peace and blessings,

Azeke

[aud19]

Micron's the parent company and make the Crucial chips and as I mentioned above I think another company's too... but for the life of me, I can't remember which one :lol:

[aud19]

Sorry about the h-e-double hockey sticks ops:

[aud19]

Looks like I'll be getting this:

http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/memory/ocz_ddr_pc_3200_rev_3_dual_channel

400 MHz CL 2-3-3-6
2x512MB Dual Channel Kit Unbuffered
Copper Heatspreader
Lifetime Warranty
2.6 Volts
184 Pin DIMM

[Azeke]

Jason,

Any reason for the switch?

Regards,

Azeke

[aud19]

lower CAS latency and it's sold as a matched pair for dual channel

[aud19]

It's about $30 more but it has a lifetime warranty, better performance... yadda yadda

[PewterTA]

OCZ is good ram, used it many times in PCs.

My favorite still is Corsair XMS memory... that memory rocks...

[Azeke]

It's about $30 more but it has a lifetime warranty, better performance... yadda yadda

Hmmmm, very well then 8) .

Azeke