OCZ 4gb ReaperX with an Abit IP35 Pro

[samir883]

I'm on my first build and i've been looking at all components for way too long now and keep chopping and changing my rig. I decided to start buying some parts would be the only way. RAM wise i was looking at corsair dominator XMS2 4gb kit with the cooling fan module for around £99 or so. Then i read a great review on 3D Game Man about the GEIL Black Evo One's with their heatspreader's and sinks etc. In the end i found, thanks to HotUKDeals, an immense deal on the OCZ 4GB ReaperX PC6400 800MHz. I decided to save money and buy them from PC World for £33.65. Most places still sell them for around £70-£90 so i thought they must be good and i read some great reviews that with tweaking the timings on a normal P35 Intel Chipset Mobo they could reach up to 1100 MHz.

I just wondered if anyone had any advice or useful insights into this RAM and if they really are good. I am also looking at getting an Abit IP35 Pro XE Mobo for it's price and overclocking reccomendations as a good board with bang for buck. Does anyone have this Mobo and the same RAM pairing.? Any problems? Anything would be helpful.

Thanks

[Yellowbeard]

In general the Corsair works great with the P35 chipsets. I used several of our 4GB kits on an IP-35 PRO for several months of daily usage and it was flawless. I have not heard of any compatibility issues with the XE version.

If I understand your post you are buying the OCZ, is that correct?

[samir883]

Yes that's right. I was going for corsair but i hit some budget issues and had to cut costs so for £33 and 4GB OCZ reaperX i couldn't refuse.

[Yellowbeard]

OK, I'll move this topic then. This area is for supporting Corsair.

[samir883]

many apologies, i'm new to the forum

[Yellowbeard]

No worries, hopefully you will get better responses here in the appropriate section. Have fun with the new gear.

[tomawest]

I personally would go for the Dominator RAM, however if you are on a budget reaper is good enough.

As far as value for money goes though i would still go for the Corsair. Its also smaller in the case which has to be a bonus

[samir883]

tomawest i completely agree with you, Corsair all the way. The Dominators look way too good and the stock performance must be great let alone overclocking them too.

[tomawest]

Well theres that and the fact that if there is anything wrong it doesnt cost the earth to RMA like it does OCZ.

I also like the thought that a year ago the same dominator RAM was approx 500 quid. Always makes me happy.

[sammie377]

Did you buy the OCZ?