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

[Dark_Placebo]

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 ?

 

[Assman]

what cpu do you have and how much do you plan to oc?

 

[psteele]

what are the cas latency timings for each?

 

[RichPLS]

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.

 

[Dark_Placebo]

actually, the thing that bothers me would be the BRAND... should i pick corsair with the 667 mhz.... or GEIL with 800 mhz...

 

[RichPLS]

that is a preference, you know mine. And they are the largest memory manufacturer by far.

 

[Assman]

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.

 

[Dark_Placebo]

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 ?

 

[rammedstein]

nope because 667 is tighter latencies and generally easier to get in sync wiht the fsb.

 

[Dark_Placebo]

uuhhmm... im sorry, i didnt quite get that, can anyone kindly expound on that ? help very much appreciated... thanks!

 

[Dark_Placebo]

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 !

 

[Dark_Placebo]

bumpity !

 

[youngtrotsky]

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).

 

[randomizer]

That Corsair stuff is sweet, too bad I cant afford it. Go kingmax!

 

[Dark_Placebo]

w00t w00t !!! corsair 667 it is then !