System Memory.

[radio1_mike]

Hey guys,

Right now I've got 512MB (2x256MB) Dual Channel TwinX (200MHz) by Corsair in my NForce2 rig.

I'd like to upgrade to 1GB, for Half Life 2, etc...

Normally I would just buy a 512 module. But I was think of just getting a new matched pair of 512MB modules to get better performance.

Question 1: Does this seem reasonable? I'd like to keep whatever performance I do get from Dual Channel on the NForce2 board.

Question 2: I was thinking of changing to Geil Memory. It is slightly less expensive than going the Corsair route, and I really don't overclock my memory at all. Does this seem okay? Anyone out there have Geil memory?

Thanks.

[woodbutcher]

Geil is supposed to make good mem at reasonable prices.
I do not have any, yet.
Did you read these articles?

http://www.techimo.com/newsapp/index...t=1&user=#2599

WB

[radio1_mike]

Thanks.

I just read them-- after you pointed them to me. Cool.

[radio1_mike]

Thanks.

I just looked at them. That is, after you pointed them to me.

Heh. Cool.

[radio1_mike]

Drat. I did not mean to double-post... I thought I lost the post.

[woodbutcher]

[dafanman]

radio1_mike,
Peep this
http://www.tweaktown.com/document.ph...Id=547&dPage=1

[shawshank62]

i have geil.....the value ram that is. 2x 512 running dual channel. it runs good for the price.


if your gonna get the matched pair, go for it! i have had no problems with geil, great stuff.

[radio1_mike]

Woodbutcher--
Thanks.

shawshank62--
Thanks. I really like to hear people personal experiences...

dafanman--
Heh- before I posted I did just Google it, and I read that whole (well, the Geil part-- because it is long) article... Nice read.


I think I will surf over to Newegg.com and put up an order...

Check later in the week in the seller's area for my present memory to be up.

[aln]

hi, since this is about system memory i might as well post my question here.

i just installed aida32 and run a report on all pages (everything that aida32 can found on my rig). as i was scrolling thru the report, i noticed something on my system ram. this is what i got:

Memory Module Properties:
Serial Number None
Module Size 256 MB (1 rows, 4 banks)
Module Type Unbuffered
Memory Type DDR SDRAM
Memory Speed PC2700 (166 MHz)
Module Width 64 bit
Module Voltage SSTL 2.5
Error Detection Method None
Refresh Rate Reduced (7.8 us), Self-Refresh
Highest CAS Latency 2.5 (6.0 ns @ 166 MHz)
2nd Highest CAS Latency 2.0 (7.5 ns @ 133 MHz)

this is only a generic DDR ram (STAR RAM). on the memory speed, it tells that i got "pc2700 (166MHz)". i was shocked because what i bought was a 256 DDR 333 type of ram.

my question is, how fast is a 333 when you run aida32? did the vendor mislead me by putting a 333 sticker on my ram?

thanks