Is this memory worth it??

ackrite26 · 25-08-2006, 01:41 PM

Hi, I am currently in the task of upgrading my comp to a core 2 duo based system. I have almost all the parts except RAM and a MOBO.
I am waiting on the abit AW9D Max coming out soon as choice of MOBO but can not decide on what RAM to buy.
I had initialy decided on the Mushkin XP2-6400 4-4-3-10

2Gb Mushkin DDR2 XP2-6400 4-4-3-10 Dual Channel kit – Memory-Configurator.co.uk

however these new G Skill modules have come out that are PC8000 and run on timings 4-4-4-5

2Gb G.Skill DDR2 PC2-8000 HZ Series 4-4-4-5 Dual Channel kit – Memory-Configurator.co.uk

Is it worth the extra £100 for the G Skill RAM??

My set-up will be:

Abit AWD9 Max
Intel Core 2 duo 6400
??RAM??
Asus EAX800XT PLatinum Edition w/Zalman Fatal1ty VGA cooler
2* Western Digital Raptor 150Gb 10.000rpm
Creative Fatal1ty X-fi
Sony DVD-RW
Mitsumi FDD + 7in1 card reader
Hiper Type-R 580w

Big B · 25-08-2006, 12:55 PM

Are you going to be overclocking this system?

You might also consider the Crucial Ballistix or OCZ XTC lines of DDR2 as well, and even Corsair XMS.

ackrite26 · 25-08-2006, 01:08 PM

Thanks for the quick reply.

Yes I will be overclocking this system.

I have looked into all of the memory manufacturers and what they have to offer and Mushkin and G Skill seem best.

The Mushkin XP2-6400 offers excellent timings for the price and is highly overclockable.

The G Skill is the only memory out at present that has timings 4-4-4-5 at PC8000. the only thing that comes close is Mushkins RedLine XP2-8000 at 4-5-4-11.

What I really need to know is whether the G Skill is worth a £100 more than the Mushkin XP2-6400. Is it more future proof??

Big B · 25-08-2006, 06:05 PM

It has slightly faster timings in some area's, but it's not worth an extra £100, IMO.

25-08-2006, 01:41 PM	#1 (permalink) Top
ackrite26 Geek Trainee Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5 Status: Offline	Is this memory worth it?? Hi, I am currently in the task of upgrading my comp to a core 2 duo based system. I have almost all the parts except RAM and a MOBO. I am waiting on the abit AW9D Max coming out soon as choice of MOBO but can not decide on what RAM to buy. I had initialy decided on the Mushkin XP2-6400 4-4-3-10 2Gb Mushkin DDR2 XP2-6400 4-4-3-10 Dual Channel kit – Memory-Configurator.co.uk however these new G Skill modules have come out that are PC8000 and run on timings 4-4-4-5 2Gb G.Skill DDR2 PC2-8000 HZ Series 4-4-4-5 Dual Channel kit – Memory-Configurator.co.uk Is it worth the extra £100 for the G Skill RAM?? My set-up will be: Abit AWD9 Max Intel Core 2 duo 6400 ??RAM?? Asus EAX800XT PLatinum Edition w/Zalman Fatal1ty VGA cooler 2* Western Digital Raptor 150Gb 10.000rpm Creative Fatal1ty X-fi Sony DVD-RW Mitsumi FDD + 7in1 card reader Hiper Type-R 580w

25-08-2006, 12:55 PM	#2 (permalink) Top
Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,636 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	Are you going to be overclocking this system? You might also consider the Crucial Ballistix or OCZ XTC lines of DDR2 as well, and even Corsair XMS. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

25-08-2006, 06:05 PM	#4 (permalink) Top
Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,636 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	It has slightly faster timings in some area's, but it's not worth an extra £100, IMO. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

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25-08-2006, 01:08 PM	#3 (permalink) Top
ackrite26 Geek Trainee Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5 Status: Offline	Thanks for the quick reply. Yes I will be overclocking this system. I have looked into all of the memory manufacturers and what they have to offer and Mushkin and G Skill seem best. The Mushkin XP2-6400 offers excellent timings for the price and is highly overclockable. The G Skill is the only memory out at present that has timings 4-4-4-5 at PC8000. the only thing that comes close is Mushkins RedLine XP2-8000 at 4-5-4-11. What I really need to know is whether the G Skill is worth a £100 more than the Mushkin XP2-6400. Is it more future proof??

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