Wut do u think of this RAM? - Tech Support Forums

FlyingHamster · March 18th, 2003, 02:53 AM

Im thinking about getting rid of this 256mb crucial pc2100. i cant seem to OC with a flip. (not even to 138 fsb)

Im lookin at newegg, and heard that crucial's pc2700 is real good. what do u think about this price and memory itself? just need some feedback. thnx.

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oh, and since it's 512mb, compared to my current 256mb, how much more smooth will my games run. Is there quite a bit of improvement going from 256 to 512mb? just curious...

joecls · March 19th, 2003, 06:07 PM

FIRST U NEED TO GIVE MORE DETAIL ABOUT YOUR SYSTEM, THIS WOULD HELP. NOW, FIRST YOU HAVE TO HAVE MEMORY THAT IS OVERCLOCKABLE, I SUGEST CORSAIR, A LITTLE EXPENSIVE , BUT WORTH IT
AND YES 512 WOULD IMPROVE ONLY IF YOUR MACHINE WAS REQUIRING MORE . CHECK YOUR PROCESSES TAB IN TASK MANAGER

PyroSama · March 19th, 2003, 06:20 PM

Please dont post in all caps.

Yes you will for many programs see impovement with more ram. Not for every program but for quite a few.

I like kingston. You can buy a stick of PC2700 for cheaper on newegg than crucial from newegg.

Happy buying.

PyroSama

FlyingHamster · March 20th, 2003, 10:50 PM

do u think when I get my 512mb of pc3200 TwinMOS ram (Im getting it like tomrrow), my 300 watt psu will hold me back from overclocking a lot? Is it gonna be that much of an obstacle?

If so, which ones do u recommend me getting, and I would need some advice on how to install a psu.

DigitalFreestyle · March 20th, 2003, 11:10 PM

Please give your system specs....
what kinda gpu?
how many fans?
other power hungry things like lights or pci cards?

chris64 · March 20th, 2003, 11:12 PM

If its a quality PSU then you should be fine.

thekingofpain · March 20th, 2003, 11:15 PM

PSU replacement = remove power connector(s) to the board and components then the 4 screws holding the p/s to the case--- replace with new unit reversing order while neatly placing the wires...

(Try your original before shelling out the cash-ola)

FlyingHamster · March 20th, 2003, 11:17 PM

system specs:

Epox 8k3a+
AMD athlon xp 1800+ (Palomino, NOT UNLOCKED)
Thermaltake Volcano 7+ hs/f
512 crucial pc2100 ram (SOON-TO-BE 512mb TwinMOS pc3200)
Leadtek Geforce4 Ti4200 (OC'ed @ 295/320)
100gig Maxtor hard drive @ 7200 rpm
19" ViewSonic A90 @ 1152x854x32
HP cd16 CD-RW 24x10x40
Realtek NIC

It's just an Antec. Is that "quality" lol? Think it should be ok?

I also have an ethernet card in my pci slot as listed in my sig.. =\

thekingofpain · March 20th, 2003, 11:19 PM

You sure the mem is your oc bottleneck?
Antec = quality
what sig?

FlyingHamster · March 20th, 2003, 11:23 PM

yea I think it is.

oh, and for my sig, I meant my "system spec list thing" lol.

thanks for your help. how will I know if my psu is the thing holding me back and if I need a new one?