OCZ Or Corsair (Decisions, Decisions)

[sprento]

Ok where to start, ah the beginning would be good. Ahem (clears throat)

I've finally managed to narrow my choice for DDR3 RAM for my new (ish) Striker II build to three kits, they are as follows;

OCZ 4GB KIT (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600Mhz Link

OCZ 4GB KIT (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1800Mhz Link

Corsair 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHz Link

I'm tempted to go for the OCZ because of the faster timings however the reaon this is tricky is because the rated timings are from a dual core test system and I have a quad so the chances of achieving the higher frequencies at lower timings are probably slim. Another factor is heat, which points me towards the Dominator which would allow me to add their fan cooler but they run at higher timings !

From what I've read around the various forums I have developed a trust with the Dominator's and although I am currently running OCZ DDR2, I have no experience of the newer DDR3 kits. So please, if anyone has any experience with these kits on a quad then let me know, doesn't have to be the Striker.

Cheers all.

 

[killablade]

I would go with the Dominators since 2 friends of mine both got the OCZ Reaper 1600Mhz and both of the kits were faulty.

I guess its just bad luck but still it points me towards the dominators

That + I think they look much better and I read some very positive reviews about them, and a friend of mine has that kit and they are running great.

 

[tinytomlogan]

Tbh dude you should be looking at price & performance not looking at the names with those 2. They are both very large and well respected companies. If you still cant choose then get vain and pick the one that will look best in your PC.

 

[sprento]

In all honesty Tom, I'm not really bothered how they look, it's not like I colour code my curtains to match my motherboard ! All of the Striker II forums suggest the Dominator and some suggest the OCZ low voltage gold ones like the kit you have in the compo build. There are other kits that are a lot cheaper such as these but I do not have any reviews and therefor don't really want to take the gamble. I'll probably end up with the Dominators, just thought I'd throw it past u guys in case anyone could suggest (with evidence) an alternative.

 

[sammytomjohn]

dont know if these are any good for you but they are cheaper!!

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-181-OC&utm_source=froogle

 

[Rastalovich]

Nothing in it tbh. Prefer Corsair myself just as a personal preference.

 

[JMOC]

I've always had good experiences with Corsair. That would be my vote.

 

[AMDFTW]

corsair +1

 

[wafelijs]

I've never had any problems with ocz, so +1 for that. Though personally I would go for the platinum version, I don't really fancy the tall heatspreaders as they can get in the way of big cpu heatsinks.

 

[elkmanwsu]

Either one is fine. Just check your mobo's manual for the dual channel compatibility for the different brands...most configs work these days.