Which of these is best?

[cbhm]

I was looking for deals on ddr2 1066 and all these are at very good prices.

so the question is...which do you think is the best? and if you are OCing, which would be recommended? or should i just got ddr2 for OCing on a 1066 ddr2 standard motherboard?

all are ddr2 1066 and are 2 x 1gb modules. whats the difference between the modules, especially the same brand ones?

mushkin eXtreme Performance 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) with EPP Profile Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
$135
link here

OCZ Platinum 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2N10662GK - Retail
$120
link here

OCZ 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2N1066SR2GK - Retail
$130
link here

CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-8500C5 - Retail
$120
link here

Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model BL2KIT12864AA1065 - Retail
$130 (after 85 dollar rebate!)
link here

much thanks for your time

 

[skyguy]

The Crucial and Mushkin contain Micron D9 chips.....they'll definitely perform the best out of that group, no question.

 

[ryanthesav]

ive never had a prob with my corsair they kick ass for everything ive done with them. Overclock well and kick ass. Dont buy them from NEwegg they are cheaper i think anywhere else. I got mine at fry's.

 

[XMSYellowbeard]

Duplicate Post

 

[XMSYellowbeard]

If you are concerned about the ICs used, our PC8500 is Micron D9 also.

 

[XMSYellowbeard]

Duplicate Post.

 

[Slyfoxman7]

Hey, yellowbeard. Which ICs do you use again?

 

[eric54]

LMAO :lol:

 

[petevsdrm]

Gah, you know it just slays me that the mushkin ddr2 1066 sticks are now less than half the cost of the ddr2 1000.

What freaking sense does that make?!

Seriously I may just get 2 sticks of the ddr2 1066 and set it to the same timings and voltage as my other (ddr2 1000) sticks. That would work right? Both are d9's.

EDIT: here's a link for reference

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146114

 

[Criminal89]

I was looking for deals on ddr2 1066 and all these are at very good prices.

so the question is...which do you think is the best? and if you are OCing, which would be recommended? or should i just got ddr2 for OCing on a 1066 ddr2 standard motherboard?

all are ddr2 1066 and are 2 x 1gb modules. whats the difference between the modules, especially the same brand ones?

mushkin eXtreme Performance 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) with EPP Profile Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
$135
link here

OCZ Platinum 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2N10662GK - Retail
$120
link here

OCZ 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2N1066SR2GK - Retail
$130
link here

CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-8500C5 - Retail
$120
link here

Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model BL2KIT12864AA1065 - Retail
$130 (after 85 dollar rebate!)
link here

much thanks for your time

1st- Crucial- Owned by Micron-Can't go wrong! :trophy:
2nd- Mushkin
3rd- Corsair
4th- OCZ

crim

 

[ZOldDude]

Alot of people are using Patriot or G.Skill ram and OC them rather than paying the high price Corsair or OCZ are asking.

 

[Criminal89]

I did not know they stacked crap that high!

 

[XMSYellowbeard]

I don't recall right off hand. I'll have to check but I "THINK" they are D9s.

LOL...the server timed out on me 3 times and I never saw that any of it went thru.

 

[skyguy]

All you Yanks and your cheap RAM.....argh.....Canadian dollar is very close to the Greenback yet we pay almost DOUBLE for the same products. Why can't the American e-tailers ship to Canada!!!

@$Y&%#@@#

 

[eric54]

You can't expect to get things across the Canin Wall without it being taxed to equal prices. Do what I did and ask someone in the states to mail it to you and cover his costs by paypal.

 

[skyguy]

Definitely......already got a few guys who are willing to help out with that

Just gotta convince the wife that I need a few upgrades...

 

[eric54]

Amazing even after paying shipping twice, some duties (aka, government theft) its still cheaper for ram!

Oh, and what part of canada are you in, dare i guess ontario?

 

[skyguy]

Yeah....just outside Toronto. Normally I order stuff from Direct Canada out in B.C because then I just pay GST, no PST....and on orders more than $300 I get free Purolator shipping too. Works pretty good, but with the strong Canadian dollar right now, our prices are hugely out of whack.....very high. They should be about 30% lower, but no luck.

 

[ausch30]

Yeah....just outside Toronto.

Hey, I live in Buffalo I could just drop it off.

 

[4745454b]

I probably shouldn't post this....

Just remember, you have that wonderful free healthcare, which we don't. You have it because you get taxed nearly to death, while our prices are lower due to the lack of duties. (Government theft I hear some people call it.) You get to pick which you'd rather have, health care or cheap ram.

Ok, flame on, I'm done.

 

[wicko]

Hey SkyGuy, you ever order from NCIX? The pricematching feature is the best thing thats ever happened since sliced bread. I usually end up pricematching DirectCanada lol. I think someone had mentioned that they are actually sister sites, although that could be bogus. Try searching your parts in pricecanada.com for better pricematches though. I'm in St. Catharines (near Niagara Falls) so shipping should be the same as us. usually about 12-13$ for normal shipping but air shipping is usually cheap for advertised stuff. 9-10 dollars next day. Also no PST like DC, its out in BC as well. I usually review the things I buy for points to put towards free shipping or 1 year membership for RMAs.

I know what you mean about the prices though.. although I've been seeing RAM prices drop considerably lately.

 

[chuckshissle]

I'd got with Corsair since it is widely compatible with all the systems. Good price as well.

 

[skyguy]

Wikco, yes I have used NCIX actually, and yes they are "sister" companies actually. Both are good and both are great deals, no question.

And on a side note, I'm originally from Welland :!: 8O

 

[gloppppp]

I probably shouldn't post this....

Just remember, you have that wonderful free healthcare, which we don't. You have it because you get taxed nearly to death, while our prices are lower due to the lack of duties. (Government theft I hear some people call it.) You get to pick which you'd rather have, health care or cheap ram.

Ok, flame on, I'm done.

Considering that you have to wait 8 hours in an emergency room I,d say cheap RAM is a more attractive option.

 

[Lazarus7]

Definately go with the crucial. Same as everyone else said, they use the Micron chips.