ram question

[PJ'l_Master]

has anyone used Geil ram before...and if so what do they think of it?

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc....-144-305&depa=1 (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=20-144-305&depa=1)

[ME BIGGD01]

it's ok but if you want quality, you are going to have to pay for it. it all depends what your plans for the pc are.

i posted a deal last week which had the hyperx for 119.00 but it has expired.

[PJ'l_Master]

Originally posted by ME BIGGD01@Jun 21 2004, 11:22 AM
it's ok but if you want quality, you are going to have to pay for it. it all depends what your plans for the pc are.

i posted a deal last week which had the hyperx for 119.00 but it has expired.
do you see any more deals on newegg that i may have missed...

i think that i may have found some good deals but im not totally clear on what the cas latency means

[JIMINATOR]

what exactly are you trying to do?
a) to overclock your system?
b) to buy memory that will not be obsolete in your next system?

a) if your cpu can be overclocked, it will not work with your existing memory

b) all current memory is really obsolete. newer systems coming out later this year will be based on ddr2 which is the same speed but requires less voltage and should scale upwards better than ddr

I once read an article that mention geil. nothing stuck out about them.
they did however like the kingston hyperx memory.

so what type of cpu do you have, how much current memory and what type of upgrade are you looking for. if you have 512 MB, then memory
probably will not help.

[PJ'l_Master]

Originally posted by JIMINATOR@Jun 21 2004, 11:59 AM
what exactly are you trying to do?
a) to overclock your system?
b) to buy memory that will not be obsolete in your next system?

a) if your cpu can be overclocked, it will not work with your existing memory

b) all current memory is really obsolete. newer systems coming out later this year will be based on ddr2 which is the same speed but requires less voltage and should scale upwards better than ddr

I once read an article that mention geil. nothing stuck out about them.
they did however like the kingston hyperx memory.

so what type of cpu do you have, how much current memory and what type of upgrade are you looking for. if you have 512 MB, then memory
probably will not help.
thats why i asked...im getting more ram to compliment the 64 bit proc that i am getting

[JIMINATOR]

unless your current system cannont handle the games you are playing,
I would say to wait a few more months. the chip prices will go down,
and ddr2 should be available. i think the current top systems are
adequate for doom3 and HL2, but until those actually come out, you
should not hurry. in the meantime, if your system performance has
dropped, you can possibly give it a tuneup, a defrag, delete garbage,
fresh winders install. etc.

[JIMINATOR]

ah, ok, there are the specs. really, to be honest with you,
i would say that if you can't double your system speed, then not
to upgrade. you could do with a larger drive though and better video
card. get a bigger drive and save for a x800/athlon 64 system.
the memory you want to buy when you get your system.

[ME BIGGD01]

your current system specs are pretty good right now or for awhile. wait until the hardware stats speeding up enough that you will notice a large performance boost. things are moving too fast and changing fast but it's taking too long to get to the market. unless you can sell your current pc, i see no reason for you to uprade anything including your processor. i wouldnt even upgrade your had drive now becuase the new sata spec should be out by this summer or fall and will want that if anything. as far ddr2 goes, it will be over a year before it is widely used due to the lack of performance. i heard they may go right to ddr3 but who knows.

[PJ'l_Master]

okay...here will be my NEW system specs by the end of the week (I hope)

1.8Ghz. Amd Athalon 64 2800+
512 Mb Corsair XMS
200G Seagate HD
GeForce FX 5600 XT (256 MB)

[OUTLAWS DirtGod]

YOur spec look good as they are i would save the jack ou plan on spending and get a new graphics card

[ME BIGGD01]

nows not a good time to buy anything. memory prices are high and so are other worth while items. just hold off a tad mre until 3rd qtr which will give you better choices and better prices ;)

your upgrade will only dissapoint you considering the system specs you have now. just tweak your system and fine tune all the things possible. read some of my tips which may help you in the pinned article.

[PJ'l_Master]

well i have to get something cuz i have to get a backup machine running too, now that i will have the extra parts, but no extra ram

[BobtheCkroach]

Originally posted by PJ'l_Master@Jun 22 2004, 01:52 PM
well i have to get something cuz i have to get a backup machine running too, now that i will have the extra parts, but no extra ram
LOL...That sounds like the worst justification I've ever heard.

[Slice]

I always put a gig of ram in all my systems.

[merkwannabe]

Originally posted by OUTLAWS DirtGod@Jun 22 2004, 04:27 AM
YOur spec look good as they are i would save the jack ou plan on spending and get a new graphics card
eh? He just got a new graphics card..

[JIMINATOR]

as in a x800... the 5600 will choke on the next-gen games

[FUS1ON]

Originally posted by PJ&#39;l_Master+Jun 23 2004, 04:34 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (PJ&#39;l_Master @ Jun 23 2004, 04:34 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by BobtheCkroach@Jun 22 2004, 06:28 PM
<!--QuoteBegin-PJ&#39;l_Master@Jun 22 2004, 01:52 PM
well i have to get something cuz i have to get a backup machine running too, now that i will have the extra parts, but no extra ram
LOL...That sounds like the worst justification I&#39;ve ever heard.
wanna hear something funny bob?


my BACKUP machine will be faster than your main one... :devil: [/b][/quote]
That was such a nice post it deserves to be deleted. :devil:

[PJ'l_Master]

Originally posted by Outlaws Shogun+Jun 23 2004, 08:22 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Outlaws Shogun @ Jun 23 2004, 08:22 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by PJ&#39;l_Master@Jun 23 2004, 04:34 AM

Originally posted by BobtheCkroach@Jun 22 2004, 06:28 PM
<!--QuoteBegin-PJ&#39;l_Master@Jun 22 2004, 01:52 PM
well i have to get something cuz i have to get a backup machine running too, now that i will have the extra parts, but no extra ram
LOL...That sounds like the worst justification I&#39;ve ever heard.
wanna hear something funny bob?


my BACKUP machine will be faster than your main one... :devil:
That was such a nice post it deserves to be deleted. :devil: [/b][/quote]
i know but i was only kidding... and i forgot to add this :P