Gaming lag!

[Ephexx793]

yeah im trying to find out my RAM info atm, i don't feel like taking off my case and taking out the RAM, etc..

Looking for an online guide..

I have a DELL XPS 410 though.

[Ephexx793]

Yup, Newegg.com - Kingston 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail definitely works with my computer..

I have 667MHz ram in right now, and it can run at 667, and it's DDR2.

Will probably buy this, one package, 2 gigs of ram, only 54 bucks.. good deal if you ask me.

[gurusan]

Cheaper and just as good if not better:

Newegg.com - CORSAIR ValueSelect 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory - Retail

Newegg.com - OCZ Value Series 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

Newegg.com - Team Elite 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

[CrazeD]

Newegg.com - Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

$50 after mail in rebate.

You would almost be stupid to buy Kingston value RAM over this.

[Ephexx793]

hmm I just need to find out if I have PC 5400 or 5300.. dunno how to check though

[gurusan]

Originally Posted by CrazeD

Newegg.com - Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

$50 after mail in rebate.

You would almost be stupid to buy Kingston value RAM over this.

he won't be overclocking though. no sense in buying more expensive ram

Originally Posted by Ephexx793

hmm I just need to find out if I have PC 5400 or 5300.. dunno how to check though

Download http://www.cpuid.com/download/cpu-z-141.zip . It will tell you.

[Ephexx793]

holy crap dude ty so much, this program will help me SO much.. wow thank you.

Turns out I have a PC2 5300 slot.

So I'm going to narrow it down to..
Newegg.com - Kingston 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
Newegg.com - CORSAIR ValueSelect 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory - Retail

I know both are very well-known, but I don't know which is better? Can you guys help me figure out which to pick?

[gurusan]

Since you won't be overclocking then just take your pick. Both will work and come with lifetime warranties.

[Ephexx793]

K.. but I just found something upsetting..

I checked the CPU-Z thing again, and it says,

"Max Bandwidth: PC2-5300(333 MHz)

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EDIT: But wait wtf, it says on my DELL manual that I can run, "dual-channel 533-, 667-, and 800-MHz DDR2"

meh, i guess taht CPU-Z thing is wrong? idk.

[CrazeD]

Originally Posted by Ephexx793

K.. but I just found something upsetting..

I checked the CPU-Z thing again, and it says,

"Max Bandwidth: PC2-5300(333 MHz)

=[

EDIT: But wait wtf, it says on my DELL manual that I can run, "dual-channel 533-, 667-, and 800-MHz DDR2"

meh, i guess taht CPU-Z thing is wrong? idk.

I think it means that is the max of your current RAM.

I would still get something besides value RAM, even if you won't be overclocking. It's just simply faster RAM, it will last longer, and you'll probably be happier you did later on down the road.

It's all very cheap, try to get something half-decent. Kingston value RAM is complete garbage from my experience.