2gb (2 x 1gb) OCZ Platinum Rev2 DDR2-800 Cas 4-4-4-15, $79 shipped free (no mir)

[SJetski71]

Edit: Dead deal

Yes, free shipping and no mail-in-rebates involved. Get em while they're hot and before prices go up any further. This deal has already been posted everywhere so it probably won't last long.

Deal Link: http://shop3.outpost.com/product/5008315



Edit: Crucial Ballistix fans can also check out these deals

@ Newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146565 (credit to jack bauer)

@ Buy.com: http://www.buy.com/search/q/search_store/1/loc/101/crucial%20ballistix.html (credit to shayne_c82)
- don't forget about the $10 google checkout discount for first time buyers
- Or you could try a $5 off coupon (http://www.meancoupons.com/buy/) instead

[ShortBus9590]

is this really a good deal I should jump on? I plan to build a new comp when prices go down on processors at the end of July.. should I jump on this in advance, or can it only get cheaper rather than getting more expensive? Should I go ahead and wait, or buy now?

[SJetski71]

Def buy now, supposedly a manufacturer or two has already ceased DDR2 production and prices are already on their way up (ram chips are traded on a spot market so supply and demand is in effect here). Not saying you won't find a better deal on better ram a week or two from now, i just wouldn't count on it.

Edit: Unless of course you plan on building a DDR3 based rig?

[vetanix]

Which deal is better: this one or Ballistix ddr-2 1000 mhz for $90 after 40 mir? I plan on building a system around c2d 6600.

[d7a7z7e7d]

I have two pair (4x 1gb) of these that currently sits at 450MHz, 5-5-5-15 @ 2.15v 24/7 but can do 500MHz 5-5-5-15 @ 2.25v stable as well... great ram for a great price!

[MC FLMJIG]

Ballistix for the win

[SJetski71]

Which deal is better: this one or Ballistix ddr-2 1000 mhz for $90 after 40 mir? I plan on building a system around c2d 6600. That all depends.

The ballistics will certainly clock higher overall, but they're also more money and there's the rebate hassle factor.

Otherwise those who aren't looking for monster overclocks, and hate dealing with rebates, are probably better off saving a few dollars with this OCZ deal.

[MC FLMJIG]

If you look around there are some ddr2 800 ballistix which should cloack similar to the 1000mhz ones.

Always Ballistix FTW!

[annaconda]

Well rebate factor will keep my vote on the OCZ side.

[BigBadBiologist]

nice deal for no rebate. I caved.

[Shane_c82]

Need your guys opinions on which is a better deal. These OCZ or the 2GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2-800 for $99/free shipping at buy.com? The buy.com deal also has $10 off for New Google Checkout Customers. Thanks

[SJetski71]

Need your guys opinions on which is a better deal. These OCZ or the 2GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2-800 for $99/free shipping at buy.com? The buy.com deal also has $10 off for New Google Checkout Customers. ThanksGood question, unfortunately i have no idea though.

Here's the link in case anyone wants to share Shane's agony :D: http://www.buy.com/search/q/search_store/1/loc/101/crucial%20ballistix.html

[limes]

$79, free shipping, no MIR, and good reviews. They just made it easy for me to pick RAM for my new system.

[MC FLMJIG]

Last time

BALLISTIX FTW

[AceGoober]

Thanks for the link! I am purchasing four sets of the OCZ right now! :D

[DJS2]

I am purchasing four sets of the OCZ right now! :D

That beats the 1 set i just bought :mad: lol thanks OP.

Anyways, im kind of upset with my local frys, (city of industry)... took an hour on the phone just to see if they had some in stock. Finally i figured out they did but it was $149 in store and they wouldnt match the prices or anything.

$85 shipped to SoCal

[jackbauer]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146565

if you want the best and are willing to deal with the MIR, then this is the best deal.

[daduffer]

After spending a long time agonizing over a couple of decisions:

1. Do I want to deal with MIRs or not?
2. 2gb or 4gb?
3. Crucial or OCZ?

I decided to jump on one set of the OCZs. It would be $10 or $20 savings with the MIR, but would cost about $40 per 2GB set more out of pocket at this point. I'd rather not let $40/$80 sit out there, waiting for a MIR check for 8-12 weeks.

As for 2GB vs 4GB, I figured, I've never seen my RAM usage go above roughly 1.5 gigs yet, and I'm not using Vista, and even when I do, I'm probably going to start with 32 bit version, and if I ever do go with 64 bit version, I could probably buy another 2GB kit at that point, although the mix-matched sticks may limit overclocking.

As for Crucial vs OCZ, I've heard too many stories about bad Ballistix. Maybe it's just cooincidence, but I've owned 2 kits of OCZ RAM, and no problems.

So that's my thought process on this whole memory madness thing, in case anybody cares, which I'm sure you don't :p

[pc299]

I currently have 4x1GB of the ballistix in my main box... I run it 24/7 @ 890 4-4-4-12-2T w/ 2.2v. I also have two OCZ kits that I've run at similar/higher speeds without issues. I'd have no issue buying memory from either company, both have great support and lifetime warranties.

[mokkapoop]

Will this ram work ok in my Dell e521?

[pc299]

Will this ram work ok in my Dell e521?

It should work just fine... it will probably just auto-clock down to 667 speeds. If your Dell truly only supports 667 you could go with cheaper 667 kits if you wanted.

[Trombe]

Argh, my money is locked until the 29th too :( Here's to hoping it won't sell out by then :eek:

[beowulf7]

I guess there are no more deals on OCZ 2x1 GB DDR RAM for us Socket 939 users? :confused:

[Apallohadas]

Why wouldn't this work? I'm using 2 sticks in my 939 board right now.

[RedLancerOz]

because this is ddr2 memory , not ddr ;)

[jebo_4jc]

Why wouldn't this work? I'm using 2 sticks in my 939 board right now.
???

[gc86]

Wow bastard Fry's upped the price to 84.99

[Apallohadas]

Whoops.... AM2 does not equal 939. (upgraded from my 939 to an AM2)

Please ignore me. I'm smoking too much crack.

[DJS2]

Wow bastard Fry's upped the price to 84.99

woooot now i feel like a winner for buyin them at 79 even if they arrive DOA :D

[bassman]

Free ground shipping is gone, too. Still not a bad deal.

[jebo_4jc]

Got mine sitting in my hand :)

[bassman]

Free shipping is back, still priced at $84.99.

[grenadier]

Got mine for $74.99 shipped free

[DJS2]

WOW, Frys got these things to my house pretty quick, 2 days?

Just put them in and everything seems to be great, going to do some stress testing and OCing so we shall see :)

[SJetski71]

Bump

Still in stock and deal still alive @ $85 shipped

[eleventibillion]

I ordered 2 sets (4x 1gb) and got them within 2 days of ordering them, can't wait to actually use them.

Kinda kicking myself now that I saw that Newegg deal for PC-8800 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?CMP=AFC-TechBargains&Item=N82E16820227159

[LiquidX]

Whats the big reason why ram as gotten so cheap? I remember people use to buy $400 ram.:confused:

[clickclickw00t]

Whats the big reason why ram as gotten so cheap? I remember people use to buy $400 ram.:confused:


Windows Vista... I cant remember where the article is, but if you search somewhere, you'll definitely find out how Vista has affected RAM prices...

[jebo_4jc]

All the RAM manufacturers really ramped up their production in anticipation of eveybody needing to buy more RAM for Vista. However, when Vista sales weren't astronomically high, the RAM companies had extra RAM on their hands.

So now, they dropped prices in order to get rid of it all. In the meantime, we benefit! :)

[jajaja]

All the RAM manufacturers really ramped up their production in anticipation of eveybody needing to buy more RAM for Vista. However, when Vista sales weren't astronomically high, the RAM companies had extra RAM on their hands.

So now, they dropped prices in order to get rid of it all. In the meantime, we benefit! :)

so I guess microsoft not bad guy at all times. thanks to mr. gates :D

[SJetski71]

Bump,

priced back down to $79 again

[bassman]

Damn tempting... I wish I knew if suspend/resume worked on my DS3 with 4GB of these.

[bassman]

I bit. Got 4GB worth delivered today. Everything's good so far.

Deal is still on @ $80 shipped free.

[Bugster]

So i guess this deal is dead? Damn, i was just gonna buy another 2GB for my system...sad panda :(

[nflesher87]

these are 66 shipped AR at clubit FYI!

[TLJester]

Whats the best price to performance memory at the moment, now that these have gone?

[ManCannon]

I'm not sure, but I jumped on these:

http://www.clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=CA4354017

For $60 after rebate with free shipping, it's hard to get much better. Sure you've got to screw around with a rebate, but as long as you're adamant about getting your money back you should be fine.

Gotta be quick though, the rebate expires today, so get that order in ASAP.

[nflesher87]

yep right after posting about the OCZ I noticed that and bought them (had to cancel my order on the OCZ lol)

I'm not sure, but I jumped on these:

http://www.clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=CA4354017

For $60 after rebate with free shipping, it's hard to get much better. Sure you've got to screw around with a rebate, but as long as you're adamant about getting your money back you should be fine.

Gotta be quick though, the rebate expires today, so get that order in ASAP.

[kirbyrj]

I picked these up and they run perfectly for me. I can't complain at all.

[Bugster]

well, that link works again now....except that the price is now 109.99 :(

[kirbyrj]

well, that link works again now....except that the price is now 109.99 :(

The OP link?

Edit: I see now...dead deal (for now).