OCZ memory, what is it?

bigben2k · 07-10-2003, 03:51 PM

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.

mad mikee · 07-10-2003, 07:30 PM

this talked about relaxing settings and getting things like FSB of 255!
memory reviews and some interesting stuff w/ settings

MadHacker · 07-10-2003, 08:36 PM

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 · 07-10-2003, 08:57 PM

Quote:

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 · 07-11-2003, 01:19 PM

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 · 07-11-2003, 02:34 PM

Quote:

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 · 07-24-2003, 12:06 AM

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 · 07-26-2003, 01:56 PM

Quote:

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.

more info, (long Thread)
http://www.asusboards.com/forums/sho...threadid=50126

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

ZaVkE · 08-20-2003, 11:49 AM

Me is happy with his OCZ PC3200 rev2 that to 248MHz @ 2-2-2-2 and 3V

Eat your heart out Corsair

sevisehda · 08-20-2003, 02:16 PM

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 · 08-20-2003, 03:47 PM

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

Brad · 08-23-2003, 06:30 PM

buy corsair. nuff said

07-10-2003, 03:51 PM	#1
bigben2k Responsible for 2% of all the posts here. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas, U.S.A. Posts: 8,302	OCZ memory, what is it? 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. __________________ WBTA (Water Block Testing Alliance) Nordic Hardware WC 101

07-10-2003, 07:30 PM	#2
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07-10-2003, 08:36 PM	#3
MadHacker Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2003 Location: Okotoks, A.B. Canada Posts: 726	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... __________________ "Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds" - (Einstein)

07-11-2003, 01:19 PM	#5
airspirit Been /.'d... have you? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 1,986	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. __________________ #!/bin/sh {who;} {last;} {pause;} {grep;} {touch;} {unzip;} mount /dev/girl -t {wet;} {fsck;} {fsck;} {fsck;} {fsck;} echo yes yes yes {yes;} umount {/dev/girl;zip;} rm -rf {wet.spot;} {sleep;} finger: permission denied

07-24-2003, 12:06 AM	#7
jtroutma Cooling Savant Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SLO, CA Posts: 837	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. __________________ Athlon64 X2 4200+ @ 2.5Ghz (250FSB x 10) OCZ VX 1GB 4000 @ 250FSB (6-2-2-2 timmings) DFI LANParty nForce4 Ultra-D SCSI Raid 5 x (3) Cheetah 15K HDDs LSI Express 500 (128MB cache) OCZ PowerStream 520W PSU ATI X850XT PE (Stock) DTEK WhiteWater + DTEK Custom Radiator Eheim 1250

08-20-2003, 11:49 AM	#9
ZaVkE Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 83	Me is happy with his OCZ PC3200 rev2 that to 248MHz @ 2-2-2-2 and 3V Eat your heart out Corsair __________________ signatures are for wussies

08-20-2003, 02:16 PM	#10
sevisehda Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2003 Location: NY Posts: 234	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?

08-20-2003, 03:47 PM	#11
ZaVkE Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 83	very bad idea cuz 1nm to far and the mem is dead __________________ signatures are for wussies

08-23-2003, 06:30 PM	#12
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	buy corsair. nuff said __________________ 2x P3 1100's at 1400, Abit VP6, 2x Corsair 256mb PC150 sticks, 20gb 'cuda ATA-III, 2x 40gb 'cuda ATA-IV in raid 0. 20" Trinitron. No fans 2x 2400+ at 2288mhz (16.0 x 143), Iwill MPX2, 2x Kingmax PC-3200 256mb sticks, 4x 20gb 60gxp in Raid 5 on a Promise SX6000. Asus Ti4200 320/630. Cooled by Water

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