OCZ ram vs other ram

[poveren]

I am slowly planning out the components of my new computer and I've noticed that an OCZ stick of ram with the same components costs at least twice as much, what is the reason to that and should I get OCZ instead of another cheaper brand?

 

[molsen]

ocz generally uses high quality chips and such and i guess they run a little faster than the value rams and OC well usually. other brands such as g.skll, mushkin, patriot and others often offer the same chips on their rams sticks but for cheaper. if you're really looking for overclocking RAM, do some research here, google, and on extreme overclocking forums and other places dedicated to overclocking. you're sure to find plenty of good info. about good RAM for such a purpose.

you're not overclocking? well then I wouldn't bother with OCZ unless you just like to buy the most expensive parts for fun. value ram will probably run just as well and for half the price. my patriot value ram benches higher than OCZ's lowest price RAM of similar specs...and it was still way cheaper. in addition, it overclocks better than most!

 

[poveren]

thanks! cheap ram it is, I'm not into overclocking, too nervous about frying something

 

[molsen]

yea its scary stuff

 

[Nitestick]

OCZ ram is made almost purely for overclocking. part of the reason you pay extra is that not only are they high quality but they are guaranteed. not many maufacturers will allow you to overvolt a dimm and retain a warranty

 

[The_Tobes99]

yes, a very nice feature. This OCZ Premier i'm looking at is cheaper than Corsair Value