2GB PC3200 ram - moving to Corsair Value Select?

[caff]

Hi,

I've currently got 4 sticks of 512mb TwinMOS PC3200 ram - but its never worked properly with all 4 sticks in the mobo (I get a lot of graphical glitches + random reboots). It's happened on 2 different mobo's, yet testing each stick of RAM has proved they are all fine. I think perhaps the RAM can't handle dual channel with 4 sticks at once. I've currently got 3 our of 4 sticks in, running in single channel mode, and all is stable.

I found this in the FAQ:

Q. My older OCZ PC 3200 / Corsair XMS 3200 / Twinmos 3200 is not working well with my nforce/ canterwood/springdale board in dual channel mode.

A: No, this is a known issue and it is very difficult to optimise SPD timings for both single and dual channel operation. Use Corsair Twin X or OCZ Dual-channel optimised matching pair kits.

Sounds like others have had similar problems?

So... I want to replace this with a proper dual-channel 2GB kit. Being a skinflint, I'm looking at the 2GB Corsair Value Select:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Corsair_Value_Select.html

Would this be ok with my mobo (Asus P4C800 with 3.2Ghz intel P4) - and is it comparable quality to the TwinX as recommended in the FAQ?

Thanks

 

[caff]

Ok, what benefits does a lower CAS give, e.g. where would I notice it?

I'm looking at:
Corsair 2GB DDR XMS3200C2PT TwinX (2x1GB) CAS2 (MY-079-CS)
2-3-3-6

And for £20 cheaper
Corsair 2GB DDR XMS3200PT TwinX (2x1GB) CAS3 (MY-039-CS)
3-3-3-8.

Is the difference worth the money?

 

[caff]

Thanks, interesting replies...

Hmm, well after some careful consideration from reading quite a few benchmark reviews comparing generic against low latency memory, I've decided to go for the Value Select.

A 1% increase in performance just doesn't seem worth the large markup in price.

(The G. Skill is £158 inc VAT, but the Corsair Value Select is only £117)