OCZ memory, what is it?

[bigben2k]

Lost Circuits took a very close look at OCZ PC3700 256 MB EL DDR Dual Gold CHmemory:
http://www.lostcircuits.com/memory/ocz3700/

(linked on the OC homepage).

If you hated OCZ, now you know why! If you didn't, you now have a better understanding of what they are.:rolleyes:

[mad mikee]

this talked about relaxing settings and getting things like FSB of 255!
memory reviews and some interesting stuff w/ settings (http://www.lostcircuits.com/memory/ddr400/) :D

[MadHacker]

so what is the fastest DDR memory to get...
I'm looking to get a gig and i was thinking of going with
GeIL Golden Dragon 1GB PC3500 433MHz Dual Channel DDR Kit...

[Since87]

Originally posted by MadHacker
so what is the fastest DDR memory to get...
I'm looking to get a gig and i was thinking of going with
GeIL Golden Dragon 1GB PC3500 433MHz Dual Channel DDR Kit...

My impression is that the best memory to get depends greatly on whether you have and AMD or Intel CPU.

If you read through the memory forum at Overclockers, it is pretty clear that the 256 MB OCZ 3700 Gold sticks are the best for a P4 at this time.

With an AMD processor, the higher latencies of the OCZ memory seems to be a bigger factor.

Quoting the the article BB2K linked:

"For now, the conclusion is that the [OCZ] PC3700 EL, using small, low density die components are far better than what the ratty appearance under the heatspreaders suggests."

[airspirit]

Geil = OCZ. It is just another brand of theirs and is even worse in quality than their OCZ in general. Call Corsair XMS at 555-NOCZ for a guaranteed good time.

[cybrsamurai]

Geil = OCZ. It is just another brand of theirs and is even worse in quality than their OCZ in general.

Where did you hear this? I can't find any evidence to support this.

As far as I can tell it’s completely different memory and is manufactured by "Golden Empire International LTD” in Taiwan. Geil is several years older than OCZ as a company. It also seems that OCZ is US based and GEIL is based in China. If anything I would suspect OCZ is owned by GEIL as China has very very strict laws about foreign business ownership. I have been wrong before so if I am let me know.

[jtroutma]

I personally have trusted Corsair memory for the last 3 years and have had not a single problem. Within that 3 years time, I have buildt numerous systems for customers/friends, purchased 8 memory sticks for myself and NONE of those purchases have ever been a mistake.

Crucial would be my only other option in my book but they are a distant 2nd.

This is my personal experience and AS USUAL, milage may vary.

[fafaflowie]

Originally posted by bigben2k
Lost Circuits took a very close look at OCZ PC3700 256 MB EL DDR Dual Gold CHmemory:
http://www.lostcircuits.com/memory/ocz3700/

(linked on the OC homepage).

If you hated OCZ, now you know why! If you didn't, you now have a better understanding of what they are.:rolleyes:

more info, (long Thread)
http://www.asusboards.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=50126

Hey, it works. The Lost Circuits reveiw #'s are favorable.

[ZaVkE]

Me is happy with his OCZ PC3200 rev2 that to 248MHz @ 2-2-2-2 and 3V :)
Eat your heart out Corsair

[sevisehda]

Since OCZ memory is just normal memory with the top 7nm lasered off. Wouldn't I see the same gains if I lapped the memory myself?

[ZaVkE]

very bad idea
cuz 1nm to far and the mem is dead :cry:

[Brad]

buy corsair. nuff said