Intel C2D E7200... - Page 3

PsYkHoTiK · 24th Mar 2009, 05:38 AM

You can definitely get 2x2GB 1066 sticks for less than 50 bucks. Easy.

I think this is the one I am using right now.

Newegg.com - OCZ 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

1031982 · 24th Mar 2009, 09:35 AM

I am also looking at it for that any other overclocking I would do on the CPU would be to get a 333 FSB, and any CPU I would install would be the same. So, wouldn't it be more cost effective to get 667 RAM?

PsYkHoTiK · 24th Mar 2009, 11:02 AM

DDR2 800 would be the bare minimum for me. Most motherboards have dividers already to run DDR2 800 on just about any stock FSB. That and it gives you some headroom for overclocking (1:1). Plus, DDR2 800 is marginally cheaper than DDR2 667 (no one really uses 667 much now days - again because a lot of mobos can now run @ DDR2 800 @ stock FSB).

Though again personally, I would just spend a few bucks more on some 1066 (RAM really is super cheap - DDR2 that is) and have even more headroom/speed.

2x2GB kits:
~44 bucks for 1066
~38 bucks for 800
~40 bucks for 667

Not exactly a hard choice.

1031982 · 24th Mar 2009, 01:33 PM

Aren't you an OCZ fan? Lol, nothing wrong with that though.
The other thing is that I have a friend who works as Frys Electronics, and doesn't mind applying his employee discount for me. Appre3ntally the agreement is that he can use it on friends and family as he sees fit.
But as long as I can get 5-5-5-15 timings or better, I'll be happy. And I probably will clock the RAM to 333 MHz for a 1:1 ratio.

Trinity · 24th Mar 2009, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsYkHoTiK

DDR2 800 would be the bare minimum for me. Most motherboards have dividers already to run DDR2 800 on just about any stock FSB. That and it gives you some headroom for overclocking (1:1). Plus, DDR2 800 is marginally cheaper than DDR2 667 (no one really uses 667 much now days - again because a lot of mobos can now run @ DDR2 800 @ stock FSB).

Though again personally, I would just spend a few bucks more on some 1066 (RAM really is super cheap - DDR2 that is) and have even more headroom/speed.

2x2GB kits:
~44 bucks for 1066
~38 bucks for 800
~40 bucks for 667

Not exactly a hard choice.

Damn thats cheap!!!

PsYkHoTiK · 24th Mar 2009, 10:10 PM

LOL! Pure coincidence. I just linked the cheapest reasonably good timing RAM that I saw at newegg. Though OCZ and GSkill are some of my favorite vendors (outstanding after sales support).

1031982 · 26th Mar 2009, 09:10 AM

Now how about these options? I have no issues getting 2 1GB sticks sepretally.
G.Skill 2 2GB sticks
G.Skill 2GB Stick

Or better yet, and more specific, how about this set?
Corsair 4GB Dual Channel Kit

1031982 · 3rd Apr 2009, 05:52 AM

I got the Corsair from Frys, and I got the same results. Memtest passes, but using too much RAM in the IntelBurnTest causes a failure.

24th Mar 2009, 05:38 AM	#21 (permalink)
PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,661 Reputation: 4442 Rep Power: 64	You can definitely get 2x2GB 1066 sticks for less than 50 bucks. Easy. I think this is the one I am using right now. Newegg.com - OCZ 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory __________________ Intel SLAPL 4.3GHz @ 1.35v : 2x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066 : Asus P5K Premium : WD RE3 250GB x2 RAID 0 : 3ware 9650SE-2LP : G92 8800GTS 512mb 820MHz Core : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Dtek FuZion CPU : Swiftech MCW60 : MCP655 : Thermochill PA120.3 w Scythe Ultra Kaze CPU-Z: SLAPL : SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com PsYkHoTiK's Meanderings

24th Mar 2009, 09:35 AM	#22 (permalink)
1031982 Super Active Join Date: 25 Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,628 Reputation: 285 Rep Power: 10	I am also looking at it for that any other overclocking I would do on the CPU would be to get a 333 FSB, and any CPU I would install would be the same. So, wouldn't it be more cost effective to get 667 RAM? __________________ Running : Gigabyte EP45-DS3R, Intel E7200 C2D, 4GB DDR2 Dual Channel, WD Raptor 74GB, WD 500 GB HDD, ASUS 16X DVD-ROM, LiteOn 16X DVD+/-RW, 1.44 MB Floppy, ATI Radeon HD 4850, Dell 2005FPW, and a SB Audigy2 ZS PRO with Logitech Z5300e speakers.

24th Mar 2009, 11:02 AM	#23 (permalink)
PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,661 Reputation: 4442 Rep Power: 64	DDR2 800 would be the bare minimum for me. Most motherboards have dividers already to run DDR2 800 on just about any stock FSB. That and it gives you some headroom for overclocking (1:1). Plus, DDR2 800 is marginally cheaper than DDR2 667 (no one really uses 667 much now days - again because a lot of mobos can now run @ DDR2 800 @ stock FSB). Though again personally, I would just spend a few bucks more on some 1066 (RAM really is super cheap - DDR2 that is) and have even more headroom/speed. 2x2GB kits: ~44 bucks for 1066 ~38 bucks for 800 ~40 bucks for 667 Not exactly a hard choice. __________________ Intel SLAPL 4.3GHz @ 1.35v : 2x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066 : Asus P5K Premium : WD RE3 250GB x2 RAID 0 : 3ware 9650SE-2LP : G92 8800GTS 512mb 820MHz Core : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Dtek FuZion CPU : Swiftech MCW60 : MCP655 : Thermochill PA120.3 w Scythe Ultra Kaze CPU-Z: SLAPL : SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com PsYkHoTiK's Meanderings Last edited by PsYkHoTiK : 24th Mar 2009 at 11:12 AM.

24th Mar 2009, 01:33 PM	#24 (permalink)
1031982 Super Active Join Date: 25 Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,628 Reputation: 285 Rep Power: 10	Aren't you an OCZ fan? Lol, nothing wrong with that though. The other thing is that I have a friend who works as Frys Electronics, and doesn't mind applying his employee discount for me. Appre3ntally the agreement is that he can use it on friends and family as he sees fit. But as long as I can get 5-5-5-15 timings or better, I'll be happy. And I probably will clock the RAM to 333 MHz for a 1:1 ratio. __________________ Running : Gigabyte EP45-DS3R, Intel E7200 C2D, 4GB DDR2 Dual Channel, WD Raptor 74GB, WD 500 GB HDD, ASUS 16X DVD-ROM, LiteOn 16X DVD+/-RW, 1.44 MB Floppy, ATI Radeon HD 4850, Dell 2005FPW, and a SB Audigy2 ZS PRO with Logitech Z5300e speakers.

24th Mar 2009, 10:10 PM	#26 (permalink)
PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,661 Reputation: 4442 Rep Power: 64	LOL! Pure coincidence. I just linked the cheapest reasonably good timing RAM that I saw at newegg. Though OCZ and GSkill are some of my favorite vendors (outstanding after sales support). __________________ Intel SLAPL 4.3GHz @ 1.35v : 2x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066 : Asus P5K Premium : WD RE3 250GB x2 RAID 0 : 3ware 9650SE-2LP : G92 8800GTS 512mb 820MHz Core : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Dtek FuZion CPU : Swiftech MCW60 : MCP655 : Thermochill PA120.3 w Scythe Ultra Kaze CPU-Z: SLAPL : SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com PsYkHoTiK's Meanderings Last edited by PsYkHoTiK : 24th Mar 2009 at 10:21 PM.

26th Mar 2009, 09:10 AM	#27 (permalink)
1031982 Super Active Join Date: 25 Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,628 Reputation: 285 Rep Power: 10	Now how about these options? I have no issues getting 2 1GB sticks sepretally. G.Skill 2 2GB sticks G.Skill 2GB Stick Or better yet, and more specific, how about this set? Corsair 4GB Dual Channel Kit __________________ Running : Gigabyte EP45-DS3R, Intel E7200 C2D, 4GB DDR2 Dual Channel, WD Raptor 74GB, WD 500 GB HDD, ASUS 16X DVD-ROM, LiteOn 16X DVD+/-RW, 1.44 MB Floppy, ATI Radeon HD 4850, Dell 2005FPW, and a SB Audigy2 ZS PRO with Logitech Z5300e speakers. Last edited by 1031982 : 27th Mar 2009 at 12:20 PM. Reason: another RAM listing

3rd Apr 2009, 05:52 AM	#28 (permalink)
1031982 Super Active Join Date: 25 Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,628 Reputation: 285 Rep Power: 10	I got the Corsair from Frys, and I got the same results. Memtest passes, but using too much RAM in the IntelBurnTest causes a failure. __________________ Running : Gigabyte EP45-DS3R, Intel E7200 C2D, 4GB DDR2 Dual Channel, WD Raptor 74GB, WD 500 GB HDD, ASUS 16X DVD-ROM, LiteOn 16X DVD+/-RW, 1.44 MB Floppy, ATI Radeon HD 4850, Dell 2005FPW, and a SB Audigy2 ZS PRO with Logitech Z5300e speakers.

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