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  • srbbnd
    Platinum Poster
    • Jul 2005
    • 1088

    What memory should I get for my computer?

    Intel Core 2 Duo 6300 is my processor

    I want to get 2 gigs of memory for my computer. I know I should get DDR2 but what should I get. I feel like I would be throwing money away for some of the more exspensive corsair, because my processor wouldn't be able to use something like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227231 or would it? ...
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  • LoUiS
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    • Jun 2004
    • 1078

    #2
    Re: What memory should I get for my computer?

    Make sure to get ddr2 800mhz (corsair is a good brand).
    Don't take life too Seriously!!!

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    • arielus
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      • Jun 2004
      • 4282

      #3
      Re: What memory should I get for my computer?

      I bought a pair of these and they work excellent
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      • beanzncheez
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        • Jun 2004
        • 4442

        #4
        Re: What memory should I get for my computer?

        You should figure out what motherboard you're going to get first, and then contact the manufacturer as to what they recommend to run with that board. Then start looking for deals. Right now you can easily get 2GB of high quality DDR2 6400 RAM for $50.

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        • arielus
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          • Jun 2004
          • 4282

          #5
          Re: What memory should I get for my computer?

          I paid $160 for those G Skill


          they are very expensive and hard to get in Argentina
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          • beanzncheez
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            • Jun 2004
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            #6
            Re: What memory should I get for my computer?

            Maybe we should start buying and shipping for you guys to get those deals?

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            • arielus
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              • Jun 2004
              • 4282

              #7
              Re: What memory should I get for my computer?

              well, shipping is not cheap

              but considering they buy a lot of blisters
              and they don't even get them thru the customs (so no taxes)
              is very expensive
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              • evangelion
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                • Jun 2004
                • 1999

                #8
                Re: What memory should I get for my computer?

                DDR2 800 is so cheap these days it really doesn't make any sense to consider anything else.

                Corsair, OCZ, Crucial, G.Skill, Patriot and Mushkin all have 2GB sets for right around $100. The timings are going to be the only thing that decides how much you end up paying.

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                • FM
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                  • Jun 2004
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                  #9
                  Re: What memory should I get for my computer?

                  and many timings will be compatible around as is, whether it's on a 4-4-4 or a 5-5-5...
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                  • beanzncheez
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                    • Jun 2004
                    • 4442

                    #10
                    Re: What memory should I get for my computer?

                    Originally posted by evangelion
                    DDR2 800 is so cheap these days it really doesn't make any sense to consider anything else.

                    Corsair, OCZ, Crucial, G.Skill, Patriot and Mushkin all have 2GB sets for right around $100. The timings are going to be the only thing that decides how much you end up paying.
                    Actually, the going rate on 2GB sets for the past couple of months is $40 - $60. NICE.

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                    • Simon Preston
                      Gold Gabber
                      • Jun 2004
                      • 845

                      #11
                      Re: What memory should I get for my computer?

                      Back in April I paid about ?230 for 2x1GB 1066mhz RAM.
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                      • LoUiS
                        Platinum Poster
                        • Jun 2004
                        • 1078

                        #12
                        Re: What memory should I get for my computer?

                        DDR3 is out but kinda expensive! Have in mind that you'll need a mobo that supports ddr3 in order to run those babes.
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                        • evangelion
                          Platinum Poster
                          • Jun 2004
                          • 1999

                          #13
                          Re: What memory should I get for my computer?

                          Originally posted by beanzncheez
                          Actually, the going rate on 2GB sets for the past couple of months is $40 - $60. NICE.
                          Yea, the same 2 gigs of Corsair XMS I payed $255 for a year ago is now $60 after rebate.

                          Originally posted by LoUiS
                          Have in mind that you'll need a mobo that supports ddr3 in order to run those babes.
                          And a year to let the timings come down for the 8-9 that they are right now.

                          Any who even considers buying DDR3 right now is an early adopting moron.

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                          • beanzncheez
                            Banned
                            • Jun 2004
                            • 4442

                            #14
                            Re: What memory should I get for my computer?

                            The 2GB of Corsair XMS RAM that I bought in February of '06 cost me $120 back then so I'm not too sore over the whole thing.

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                            • evangelion
                              Platinum Poster
                              • Jun 2004
                              • 1999

                              #15
                              Re: What memory should I get for my computer?

                              Figures...my luck.

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