Getting new computer.

[crazyrockets]

The main thing to remember with memory prices is what the manufacturers are making. DDR2 was very cheap not too long ago because it was the primary memory type being manufactured. Now more manufacturers are switching their primary production over to ddr3, and not producing as much ddr2, causing ddr3's prices to fall while ddr2's rise. You may recall the same thing happening when ddr took the market from pc-133. PC-133 became horrendously expensive while ddr cost very little.

I would recommend you go for the ddr3 if you want to have upgrade ability in the future. It probably will take a few years before you can't find any ddr2 at decent prices, but ddr3 will likely continue to drop in price until a new standard comes around.

 

[PewPewBangBang]

So they're the same price. I haven't done my research on OCZ RAM but I would assume that the DDR3 has a crappy IC on it.

Also looking at the timings and CAS latencty:

The DDR2 800, 5-5-5-15
CAS time is 6.25 ns

The DDR3 1066, 7-7-7-16
CAS time is 6.57 ns

So the DDR2 is better for gaming (although not by much). And an AM3 only mobo with DDR3 will most likely cost more.

alrite im just saying that its better buy w/e
I would have recommended DDR2 like 2 months ago but not anymore

 

[metro]

alrite im just saying that its better buy w/e
I would have recommended DDR2 like 2 months ago but not anymore

Ok, a little more research on my part and I'm sold that DDR3 is more bang for you buck now.

Damn, I hate being wrong.

I now would suggest this mobo and RAM instead of the previous ones.

ASUS M4A77TD Pro AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Model #:M4A77TD Pro
Item #:N82E16813131397
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$89.99 $89.99

Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model CT2KIT25664BA1067 - Retail
Model #:CT2KIT25664BA1067
Item #:N82E16820148150
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$101.99 -$5.00 Instant $96.99

I'll edit my first post.

 

[Ryken]

Also, if you can afford it, jump to the quad 955. More games will be using quad in the coming year, and given the price difference, I think it's worth it to go quad now on new builds.

 

[dudethatrocks]

Ok, a little more research on my part and I'm sold that DDR3 is more bang for you buck now.

Damn, I hate being wrong.

I now would suggest this mobo and RAM instead of the previous ones.

ASUS M4A77TD Pro AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Model #:M4A77TD Pro
Item #:N82E16813131397
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
Out Of Stock
Mail in Rebate Card
Auto-Notify
$89.99 $89.99

Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model CT2KIT25664BA1067 - Retail
Model #:CT2KIT25664BA1067
Item #:N82E16820148150
Return Policy:Memory Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$101.99 -$5.00 Instant $96.99

I'll edit my first post.

@ metro:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145260
cheaper, free shipping, and they're faster too.

Also, if you can afford it, jump to the quad 955. More games will be using quad in the coming year, and given the price difference, I think it's worth it to go quad now on new builds.

@ OP
Also, if your really on a budget go AMD athlon II x4, you'll get very similar performance and they run much cooler. (much, much cheaper)

 

[Ryken]

Also, if your really on a budget go AMD athlon II x4, you'll get very similar performance and they run much cooler. (much, much cheaper)

Performance part I agree with, but they sit at about the same temps.

 

[metro]

@ metro:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145260
cheaper, free shipping, and they're faster too.

I picked Crucial RAM because Crucial is owned by Micron and has Micron IC's on all their RAM (Micron makes the best ICs). However, if the OP is on a budget it may be a good solution.