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Old 2004-03-05, 06:14 PM   [Ignore Me] #61
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AIDIA32 says:

Form Factor: RIMM
Type: RDRAM
Size: 256 MB
Speed: 533 MHz
Total Width: 16-bit
Data Width: 16-bit

about my RAM. I dont really care about brand name, just about cost. I want cheapness
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Old 2004-03-05, 06:18 PM   [Ignore Me] #62
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You need to get 533mhz Rambus/Rdram
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Old 2004-03-05, 06:46 PM   [Ignore Me] #63
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Sucks that you have RDRAM. As I tried to say, cheaper is Kingston, which is why I figured that would be the best for you. If you really don't care about performance you could even go lower then that and get something a bit cheaper. Crucial for instance.
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Old 2004-03-05, 06:51 PM   [Ignore Me] #64
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okey. Actually, I though I had DDR RAM. Oh well. Now, where's a website I can get some RAM cheap?

And, is the dscythe in your name referring to Gundam Wing?

EDIT: my Homeportal system summary says my connection speed is:
Incoming: 384 kbps
Outgoing: 128 kbps
is that good?
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Old 2004-03-05, 07:09 PM   [Ignore Me] #65
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How much do you want? It's nearly impossible to find a gig of RDRAM for under ~$450.

Your best bet is the pair of 256mb. You'll have a total of 1 gig if I'm not mistaken. RDRAM is expensive.

Samsung is the major RDRAM manufacturer: http://store.yahoo.net/s168/51saorpcnora.html
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Old 2004-03-05, 07:10 PM   [Ignore Me] #66
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Is it possible to switch kinds of RAM, or am I stuck?
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Old 2004-03-05, 07:14 PM   [Ignore Me] #67
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You're stuck, unless you want a new mobo.

Edit: You need to buy a pair. RDRAM only works in pairs of 2.

Edit 2: Heres generic. With RDRAM, even generic will get expensive: http://store.yahoo.net/s168/sy25saorpcno1.html
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Old 2004-03-05, 07:16 PM   [Ignore Me] #68
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...and getting a new mobo and ddr ram will just cost more than just getting RDRAM. RDRAM does have better performance, right?

alright, this is the cheapest 256 RDRAM I could find:
SimpleTech 184 Pin 256MB RAMBUS RDRAM PC-800 - Retail
(limit 5 per customer)

Specification
Manufacturer: Samsung
Model: RB800X16-16/256
Speed: RAMBUS PC800
Type: 184 Pin RAMBUS RDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Support Voltage: 2.5V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s(in pairs)
Special Features: All 16-bit RAMBUS RDRAM Must be used in pairs
Warranty: Lifetime

Model#: RB800X16-16/256
Item#: N82E16820150206
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Old 2004-03-05, 07:20 PM   [Ignore Me] #69
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Yeah, it's a bit better. And you are better off sticking with it rather than getting a new mobo. That could get a bit involving...

Edit: You didn't give a price squirrel, how much was that? The generic 256mb was $88.

Edit 2: If you'll pay extra, you're much better off getting 1066 RDRAM, but it will be extra. If you like price over performance then that generic 800 will be good if it's cheaper than that samsung.

Edit 3: This is excellent RDRAM, if you can afford $250 for 512mb worth. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...log=147&depa=0

Edit 4: That Kingston in Edit 3 is only $10 more then that simpletech. I would definately upgrade from that 800 to the 1066.
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Old 2004-03-05, 08:40 PM   [Ignore Me] #70
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4 Other computers are friends who in the process to get the most out of thier systems, we compared the two types of memory together.

All I was doing was stating that I, as a person saw a physical difference in FPS using different types of ram. Money is more of an issue than performance and therefore anything different doesn't really matter.

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Ait tends to ramble if you have noticed, Daelon was a networking guy (i think, or was that the other dude) that posted here a lot before

Well its hard for me to say as my thre systems all use different types of ram, but kingson has done me no wrong, and i think i have it in all 3 systems(not sure about my Rambus system), they have a lifetime waranty, and the new Hyper X stuff is about on par with Corsiar stuff in most benches i've seen.

And i'm not sure that he can suppost teh new 800 and 1066 mhz RDRam, as his says 533, but i don't know much about RDram just that it needs pairs and the c-rimm stuff.
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Old 2004-03-05, 09:29 PM   [Ignore Me] #72
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Price: $114.00 for the one I posted.

So i'll get the $88 one. (PC800, my mobo has a 533 mhz FSB)

hope it's compatible with my system... I think it is...

so I think i'm set, unless I find something cheaper.

hmm... I'll check to see what kind of RAM I got and compare it. That should give some insight.
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Old 2004-03-05, 09:56 PM   [Ignore Me] #73
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Originally Posted by Rbstr
Ait tends to ramble if you have noticed, Daelon was a networking guy (i think, or was that the other dude) that posted here a lot before

Well its hard for me to say as my thre systems all use different types of ram, but kingson has done me no wrong, and i think i have it in all 3 systems(not sure about my Rambus system), they have a lifetime waranty, and the new Hyper X stuff is about on par with Corsiar stuff in most benches i've seen.

And i'm not sure that he can suppost teh new 800 and 1066 mhz RDRam, as his says 533, but i don't know much about RDram just that it needs pairs and the c-rimm stuff.
Lol, 533 is the speed. The 800 and 1066 are both 533mhz, they are just model names.

I would seriously consider going with the 1066 Kingston. I know it's more expensive but the difference between the 800 and 1066 is suppose to be pretty big. Big enough to make a difference anyway. I think that extra ~$80 would be worth it, and I'm not usually the person that says that. But it's up to you.
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Old 2004-03-05, 10:04 PM   [Ignore Me] #74
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Originally Posted by dscytherulez
Lol, 533 is the speed. The 800 and 1066 are both 533mhz, they are just model names.

I would seriously consider going with the 1066 Kingston. I know it's more expensive but the difference between the 800 and 1066 is suppose to be pretty big. Big enough to make a difference anyway. I think that extra ~$80 would be worth it, and I'm not usually the person that says that. But it's up to you.
okey. I would get the Kingston, but I have to convince my dad to spend the extra money.


And that's practically impossible...

ANYWAY, to get better performance on planetside, do I need any more than 1gig of RAM?
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Old 2004-03-05, 10:07 PM   [Ignore Me] #75
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Originally Posted by SquirrelMan
ANYWAY, to get better performance on planetside, do I need any more than 1gig of RAM?
No, anything after that wouldn't make to much of a difference.
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