Well, I've been planning to make the move to 2GB for some time but I've been waiting for some good clocking 2GB kits to drop to around $200. (I've been pretty spoiled with these PC4800 sticks so I was hoping to get something comparable in the 2GB category.) It looks like the time has come with these rebates from Monarch. But there's basically four kits to choose from. Which should I get?
2 GB DDR400 (PC-3200) OCZ Dual Channel Platinum (OCZ4002048ELDCPE-K)
Timings: 2-3-2-5, Voltage: 2.6V
Price: $190.88 (After $35 Rebate)
2 GB DDR400 (PC-3200) OCZ Titanium (OCZ4002048ELDCTE-K)
Timings: 2-3-2-5, Voltage: 2.6V
Price: $195.66 (After $40 Rebate)
2GB DDR500 (PC-4000) OCZ EL Gold Gamer Ext. XTC (OCZ5002048ELGEGXT-K)
Timings: 3-4-3-8, Voltage: 2.75 Volts
Price: $196.66 (After $30 Rebate)
2 GB DDR500 (PC-4000) OCZ Gold (OCZ5002048ELGE-K)
Timings: 3-4-4-8, Voltage: 2.8V
Price: $204.67 (After $25 Rebate)
Basically, these are the questions I have. . . .
1. Is it better to go with a gold kit that is guaranteed to do DDR500 (and probably OC to DDR550) but already has very loose timings . . . or is it better to go with a Platinum/Titanium kit since there is a lot more head room with the tigther timings?
2. What's the difference between the Platinum versus Titanium and which is probably better?
3. What's the difference between the Gold versus EL Gold Gamer and which is probably better?
Thanks for any help guys. . . . Hopefully I can make a clear decision by the end of the day so I can catch the rebate.
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