8gig the way to go?

[Hicks12]

bit confused, ddr2 is more expensive ~100% more! Take ddr2 pc6400 (800mhz, cant see any stock of 1000mhz left) and take a 2x2gb matched set, thats £38 for a value set where as ddr3 2x2gb pc1280 (1600mhz) costs £23 and its not the value set... take an 8gb set and it is only £37 .

ddr3 was slower than dd2 but now timings are down to a respectable level and clock speeds are much higher along with them requiring less power (most 1.5v compared to 1.9-2.2v). Im wondering what you have seen that makes ddr2 better in your opinion?

[mikeo01]

Seriously, DDR2 is more expensive now. Didn't think it would be to be honest.

DDR2 is pretty much compatible with any CPU and motherboard, and the top models or even PC2-6400 models are pretty fast.

Yes the voltages are lower in DDR3, but its really quite new, if some people are stuck with AM2+/AM2 boards for the moment DDR3 isn't really an option, to get everything compatible its quite expensive.

But I agree with your post.

There was a review someone stating the little difference between DDR3 and DDR2 but can't remember where. But they say it isn't a major noticeable difference in performance.
But hey I have learned something new

[Hicks12]

fair does, i was shocked at ddr3 prices... ordered my g-skill 8gb ddr3 kit for £59 at amazon for my future build (bought end of june or july, thought it wouldnt get cheaper as 4gb was £35 for ddr2 at the lowest point!) but last month it was already down to £37 thankfully amazon refunded me after 2 months of it sitting gathering dust so im just waiting till my build to buy but seems prices starting to go up a bit now .

Id say ddr2/3 are same in performance unless you pay alot more for ddr3 high end stuff but difference is not worth it really. Like you said though if you have a ddr2 board and arent upgrading then ddr2 is worth it, no point switching just to get ddr3!

[danbt]

There is no reason not to upgrade to 8gb with RAM at its current price.