G.SKILL 2GB DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5S-2GBPQ

Pros: I purchased 2 singles seperatly and they run together as dual no problem. stock 1.9V with a 20% O/C. Nice stuff, loads of memory for Vista 64 bit now.

Cons: zippo

Overall Review: None

Pros: Marked improvement in RAM performance (vista x64, motherboard ASUS M2N78-LA). Superficially the RAM looks great - suitable for display cases. Inexpensive.

Cons: Ordered 3x 2GB sticks (1 2x2GB and 1 1x2GB). Started getting BSODs at random times (within 10 minutes) of starting PC. Noted BIOS reconfigured to PC-5300 (supposed to be PC-6400). Did typical 1 stick at a time testing. Narrowed it down to the 1x2GB stick, which is apparently bad.

Caused such instability in the system that Windows lost my User Profile information - basically trashed my user account, so I had to create another account and start over. Probably my own fault for not setting a restore point before upgrade - but still annoying.




Memory was very hot after only a few minutes of operation.

Overall Review: I have faith - I've ordered a replacement rather than a refund - so we'll see how it goes with the new stick. If the new one is bad, I'll be returning all 3 sticks for a refund and switching to a new manufacturer.

RMA through newegg was easy (as everyone knows). Don't let this stop you from buying GSKILL - stated before I am happy with the working sticks. It looks like they have a 2-3% fault rate (based on reviews), which is probably not bad considering how inexpensive it is.