I need Ramz0rz

SDM · 2004-08-19, 02:14 AM

Ok, What memory should I get for the AMD 64 system I'm putting together?

I need DDR400. Keep in mind that I'm not into overclocking and bs like that. I don't want pretty lights and crap. I just want a Gig (2x512) of low cas latency, speedy ram that will work when I plug them in. 3... 2... 1... GO.

Disconnecting · 2004-08-19, 02:25 AM

Sure thing whats your mobo is your CPU athlon? How many pins?

SDM · 2004-08-19, 02:41 AM

Originally Posted by SDM

AMD 64 system

184pin pc3200 unregistered non-ecc DDR DIMMs.

Disconnecting · 2004-08-19, 02:45 AM

http://secure.newegg.com/app/shoppin...tem=20-141-424

512mb with a life time warranty for 78$ apeice. And yes it is 184pin pc3200

Sorry about that AMD question theres more then one kind of amd out there. Just because im a hardcore mac fanboy doesnt mean I know a thing or two about computers or else I couldnt run doom3 on highest settings on my *other computer*

Daleon · 2004-08-19, 12:37 PM

Bah, yea if you want some cheap ram that stuff will do. No way I would ever call cas3 low latency. 2.5 atleast, if not 2.

2 512 sticks of corsair xms xlpt for 2-2-2-5

If the price doesn't worry you to much.

Rbstr · 2004-08-19, 04:49 PM

SDM just so you know, different AMD64's (the 940pin FX's use Registered) use different memory thats why he asked. yea that xl latency stuff is the bes ton the marcket right now for regular DDR400

SDM · 2004-08-20, 01:52 AM

Thanks guys, I found some cosair sticks at cas2 for midway between the shitty cas3 ($150/pair) and the uber-blingy ($350/pair). I think they were corsair, anyways, I'm set.

This is getting fuckin' expensive.

SDM · 2004-08-21, 02:16 AM

Here it is.
My big ass order.
(I'm hooking up the gf too, she'll get my ATi 9700xt)

For Me:

Thermaltake VA3000 Dream Tower Black Tsunami VA3000BWA ATX Case with Transparent X type side panel window -RETAIL
$125.00 http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...factory=BROWSE

ENERMAX Noisetaker Series 470W Power Supply, ATX 12V V1.3 compatible: Support latest P4 and Athlon 64 platforms
$78.99 http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...factory=BROWSE

Thermaltake SILENT BOOST For AMD Opteron and Athlon 64 (All Copper)
$29.99 http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...factory=BROWSE

SOLTEK "SL-K8AV2-RL" K8T800 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket 754 CPU
$85.00 http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...factory=BROWSE

AMD Athlon 64 3000+, 512KB L2 Cache, 64-bit Processor - OEM
$167.25

ATI RADEON 9800 PRO Video Card, 256MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP -RETAIL $266.00
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For Her

JustPC Gazelle Black/Silver ATX Mid Tower Case With 450W PSU, Model "JPC899BK" -RETAIL
$59.00 http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...factory=BROWSE

SOLTEK "SL-KT880E-RL" VIA KT880 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU
$72.00 http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...factory=BROWSE

AMD Athlon XP 3000+ "Barton", 400 FSB, 512K Cache Processor - OEM
$149.00

Thermaltake "Volcano 10+" Copper CPU Cooler for AMD AthlonXP up to 3400+, Opti-fin technology -RETAIL
$28.99 http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...factory=BROWSE

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For Us:

Arctic Silver Premium Silver Polysynthetic Silver Thermal Compound, Model "Arctic Silver 5", 3.5-gram( 1 cc. ) tube
$7.59

2x Corsair Value Select (Dual Pack) 184 Pin 1G(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200
$312.00 http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...factory=BROWSE

Total $ 1,380.81

The memory I ended up with says 2.5cas, but everyone says it shows up 2 on thier system. I know I kinda went cheap on the ramz0rz, but this is making me poor.

Look it over, and let me know if you think I'm doing anything stupid. Before I make the 'click' of no return.

edit: made links

EineBeBoP · 2004-08-21, 03:01 AM

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...130-457&depa=0

I suggest that for your Mobo. Bit more expensive, but you DONT wanna go cheap on the Mobo.
Corr has it, so any questions you can ask him.

Corrosion · 2004-08-21, 03:05 AM

As the title of the product says, Go For The Gold!

Definatly the best A64 754 mobo out there IMO.

SDM · 2004-08-21, 03:19 AM

I looked at that one, but I heard the nForce3 chipsets were a little glitchy with the agp. Ofcourse, that was when they first came out, and I'm sure it's been corrected.

I've just always seen good performance with via.

What exactly makes that board $40 better? Explain it to me like you're selling it to me. Use communist MSI propaganda.

Corrosion · 2004-08-21, 03:24 AM

Originally Posted by SDM

I looked at that one, but I heard the nForce3 chipsets were a little glitchy with the agp. Ofcourse, that was when they first came out, and I'm sure it's been corrected.

I've just always seen good performance with via.

What exactly makes that board $40 better? Explain it to me like you're selling it to me. Use communist MSI propaganda.

I would actually go for this one: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...131-498&depa=1

You can of course trust ASUS with motherboards, and I'll let Rob explain why nforce 3 roxx.

SDM · 2004-08-21, 03:39 AM

That Asus board looks nice, but I really didn't want to spend that much. I'll miss my trusty P4B

Damnit, someone needs to tell me whats so freakin' special about the nForce3 chipset.

MattxMosh · 2004-08-21, 05:32 AM

Originally Posted by SDM

That Asus board looks nice, but I really didn't want to spend that much. I'll miss my trusty P4B

Damnit, someone needs to tell me whats so freakin' special about the nForce3 chipset.

Nothing honestly, that MSI Platinum board is junk, I RMA'd the one I had after two days. And stuck with my older MSI FISR board.

This board here is pretty decent, and won't cost you a fortune.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...152-043&depa=0

This Epox board I hear is good, and killed with features, but doesnt overclock well, but I personally have no experience with it.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...123-218&depa=0

Everything else is fairly good, i dont like the case you've chosen, but that just not my pick. When it comes to teh memory, dont let anyone fool you, the difference between 2.5 and 2 isnt noticeable. Actually, unless you are doing soem serious overclocking, and lots of bench tests, you more than ikely wont see shit of a performance difference when you change memory timing.

EDIT: Ditch the heatsink, will link one later, time for work.

Daleon · 2004-08-21, 11:59 AM

Ok, first forget the KT800 chipset. Nizzooww. Man what a POS. Its clock lock does NOT work. Meaning you cannot lock the pci/agp speeds. Meaning no tweaking pretty much at all. Also, hose on soltek. They are trying to come up out of the dumpster, but they still got a long way to go before they earn a good rep.

That Asus nf3 is defintely very very nice. Also very exp. If you have any interrest in gigabit lan, its defintely the way to go. If your wanting affordable, and GREAT value get the Chaintech NF3 250. Its well reviewed and respected for its price.

Now if you really want via, the KT800 Pro's aren't to bad. Atleast their clock locks work. Also mb performance is close to even with most of the nf3's. The MB does have an affect on how overall fast your system is. Also the quality of the chipset and manufacturer will have a direct affect on how long it lasts and how many problems you have down the line.