DDR PC3200

Deaco · 31 Aug 2008 at 11:39

Heya, as the title says I'm still running this stuff, however I need more

At the moment I've got 2x512mb Corsair Twin X with 2 3 3 6, now I'm looking for a cheap nasty upgrade that'll keep my computer gaming for atleast (if not more) another 6 months and with only 1 gig of RAM it's starting to take a bit of a hit.

Looking around you can 2x1gb 2 3 3 6 Twin X from competitors and the bay for about £50-80 which is ridiculous considering I could 4 gigs of DDR 2..

Sooo would I notice a major performance hit if I go for some slower CAS 3 DDR PC3200 like this?

Yeah I know it's not value for money, but don't want to buy into Socket 775 tech with Nehalem knocking round the corner.

Thanks a lot =)

lukext · 31 Aug 2008 at 12:39

i was in your exact situation 2 weeks ago. I ended up getting 2gig of corsair ram from an online e-tailer. The ram is the same crucial ram as seen here
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-092-CR&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=481&name=Crucial%202GB%20(2x1GB)%20PC3200%20CAS3%20184pin%20DDR%20Memory%20Dual%20Channel%20Kit%20(CT2KIT12864Z40B)

Worked well and now have 3 gig of ram. Company of Heros and COD4 have both seen noticeable improvements! You may see a slight, and i mean slight performance knock with CAS3 but im sure the extra 2gig would more that compensate!!!!

Hope that helped!

Deaco · 31 Aug 2008 at 14:26

Ahh cheers, although doing a bit of searching managed to find a competitor doing new sticks of OCZ Platinum 2x1gb with 2 3 2 5 timings for £48 so will grab some of that =D

lukext · 31 Aug 2008 at 20:18

no worries, happy to help. You will definitely see an increase in performance, hopefully enough to keep you goin till nahalem!

Monkeynut · 31 Aug 2008 at 20:36

Remove that competitor or OcUK will smite you.

Wizzfizz · 3 Sep 2008 at 15:47

I thought i'd post in here as i'm in the same boat.

I'm currently running on 1 gig (2x512) of Corsair 3200LLPT TwinX.

But recently I was given.. 1 gig (2x512) of Corsair 3200XLPRO ( has those flashing lights on top).

I thinking which is better to use?

I'm almost sure the 3200XLPRO RAM is newer as it was used for a socket 939 rig unlike my old stuff that was used in a socket 754. (4 years old)

My other question: - As i've only 3 x DIMMS on my Asus K8VSE Deluxe mobo, is it wise to put 512mb of either RAM and mix it up to get 1.5gig?

Deaco · 3 Sep 2008 at 15:56

Really depends on the timing's think the twinx are 2-3-3-6 and the Pro are 2-3-2-6, there are faster sticks about if you want to buy it.

Regarding mixing, I'm not sure I would bother - and my mobo has 3 slots, but can only use two at 400 Mhz, and 3 with 333. So would read the manual before trying.

Wizzfizz · 3 Sep 2008 at 16:14

3200LLPT

3200XLPRO

Am I guessing right that the 3200XLPRO is the faster?

Deaco · 3 Sep 2008 at 16:36

Yarp.