CORSAIR XMS2 4GB ( 2 X 2GB ) PC2-6400 800MHz 240-pin DDR2 CL5 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit - TWIN2X4096-6400C5 Reviews

• Look at all the negative reviews at newegg on this ram and choose wisely

  
  By A1QHDC1OXULUTM on 2007-02-16
  I bought this RAM and mine is working fine. I ran 8 and a half hours of memory tests with no errors because I was shocked at all the negative reviews from newegg. I really think I found the culprit of all those negatives though. When mine were shipped to me they came in a box with packing peanuts. Those things had MAJOR static. I am pretty sure a lot of people were getting so much static from those peanuts and then opening the ram that is in a plastic shielding. I made sure I had no static and even sprayed my work area with a solution of water and a few drops of dishwater detergent. YES - I was so worried when I read all those reviews. So maybe I can start off the reviews on here with a positive effect.
  
  This booted up at 5-5-5-18 on a P5B Deluxe which was not hard to change in the BIOS at all. I researched my system and this is what I built and couldn't be more happier. These items go very well together...
  Corsair PC6400 RAM, E6600 C2D, EVGA 8800 GTS, P5B Deluxe, and most importantly, I have a 500W power supply in this rig and all seems pretty well, but I would recommend a higher one because of the few BSOD that I have seem when messing around with my system.
  
  One last thing. I have been able to run these at 4-4-4-12, but did get a few errors at 1.8 volts. I recommend the 1.9 volts and more if overclocking these sticks.
  
  

• Beware what revision you get for OC

  
  By A26NZBB29S3DBS on 2007-05-16
  This ram comes in flavors from revision 1 to I believe revision 6 (the latest revision I heard about..). I believe after revision 3 or 4 they started using Promo or other crappy memory chips instead of the really good Micron chips. The cheaper ram chips run OK most of the time but the real draw back is that they have shorter life and most importantly DO NOT overclock well at all. So, unless you know you are getting an early revision of these sticks, don't bother. If you really want a memory from Corsair that just runs at stock speeds, then you are better off with the slightly more expensive CL4 versions anyway since they are so much faster.
  
  

• Great RAM, don't be fooled by bad reviews!

  
  By A1QJJU33VNC4S7 on 2008-03-19
  When people complain about the compatibiliy of these sticks they do because they lack the proper knowledge or responsibility to check for compatibility with their motherboards.
  These are 1.8V modules and there's a good chance they won't work on a motherboard that supports 2V+. If you overclock them they won't work either... that would be a minus but not for one who knows they are compatible with every 1.8V board.
  I for one have a MSI 750i SLI that supports 1.8V and they work fine. They don't run too hot either. If one says they do they must either have bad system ventilation (most of them don't even care to keep a clean cable-free case for a good airflow) or have them overclocked and expect them to run at cool temperatures.
  Remember, they don't come with a heat sink to help overclocking them, they come with it to help them cope with the heat they generate at normal usage!
  
  

• Giving me bad memories

  
  By AD0J5KK4WQXNS on 2008-04-01
  I will probably be stuck with 2 Corsair RAM after these two bad RAM are replaced and returned to me, but if I had a choice I would not get them again, even though they do look cool.
  
  I wouldn't mind if one, or even both RAMs were DOA, but the situation is worse. The RAM comes with two metal panels on each side for grip (and possibly cooling). Not only was one RAM bad (memtest spotted that one) but the other RAM broke when pulled out of the motherboard. One of the two metal panels just snapped off. It was shocking given how these are supposed to be above average RAM.
  
  I could get some heat sink thermal compound and put it back on but I decided not too because the other bad RAM must go back anyway.
  
  Corsair gets good reviews but this is far from solid, stable RAM. Poor quality control coupled with hardware that part in your hand didn't bold well for me. I ended up going down to the local computer store and buying a set of average common looking 2GB 800 mhz RAM, for less, which worked. Before Corsair can sell their image as a leading brand name they need to up quality control and provide working hardware first, then much better robustness and after that we can talk cool looks.
  
  When I do get the RAM back my system will be 4 GB of memory in total but this RAM experience set me back. I can't comment on performance, as I would have liked to, but to be honest it isn't all about the performance and as you can see not even getting things off the ground result in bad reviews. I will keep you updated on what happens next.
  
  *Update 16th July 2008*
  I went through 5 sticks in total to get 2 working ones. That is a 60% failure rate. I would just spend on regular RAM in the future and forget about splashing out for fancy RAM.
  
  

• First was DOA, after RMA second worked fine

  
  By AXSSHXG25XAL8 on 2007-05-19
  Cheap. First arrived DOA. RMA . Took three weeks for replacement to arrive. Replacement works fine so far. My first RMA experience with TigerDirect was fairly painless, but paying for shipping twice really kind of sucks.
  
  
• Bad sticks galore
  By AU1DTLG80SMUS on 2008-06-27
  I would be vary wary of this RAM, I bought from Amazon and had 2 bad sticks, bought from Newegg and had 2 bad sticks, finally had 2 good sticks sent to me on the second try from newegg, and ordered again from tiger direct through amazon and had sucess. I would say it is about 50-50 on getting working RAM with these, and when you finally do it will have taken you about a month.
  
  
• Beware of incorrect information on this page!
  By A1CEAPVC67DBXQ on 2008-11-07
  This is perfectly good ram. It works perfectly. However, it is NOT 5-5-5-12 timing! The actualy timing, as printed on the module, is 5-5-5-18! Be aware of this before you order from this page.
  
  
• 2 of 4 bad sticks
  By A17MX3I2Q7G1K6 on 2008-03-17
  Of the two packages I ordered (four sticks, total), there was a bad stick in each that did not pass Memtest even through Test 4. The ones that did work were only stable at CL5 timings. I'm currently going through the Amazon return policy to get them replaced.
  
  System configuration was an Asus P5K-C, timings were 800MHz DDR2, CL5-5-5.
  
  
• Good One
  By A1KMO0WBNMH4BG on 2008-05-09
  This memory it's excellent for working with big amounts of data without problems. Great Value.
  
  Games don't need so much of memory yet, but will be useful in future.
  
  Remember to use a 64bit OS.
  
  
• GOOD DDR2 800 mhz
  By AJGQLKSDUNHTS on 2008-06-15
  This product has good quality and good price.
  
  Note: The temperature is a bit high.
  
  
• Excellent RAM
  By A1KZ8TXY03G4OY on 2008-10-05
  Worked right away with my MB which is a GA-EP45-DS3R.
  Everything is very fast now :P
  
  
• Works great
  By A22USS54ORJVPS on 2007-05-13
  The ram was sent quickly and was delivered promptly. Everything was in working order and am happily using now.
  
  
• Really good but expensive
  By A2KMSOZEPXLW8D on 2007-05-21
  Very nice product and very fast but by the time I bought it was really expensive (180 US$) maybe now it's at a good price. I'm satisfied after all.
  
  
• Wrong Delivery PC5400 Memory
  By A3SXTM1L5KPXW6 on 2007-07-08
  See Title. Wish i did get the right memory but im using it now.
  
  Not a big deal it works. but its simple a wrong delivery
  
  
• Good ram
  By A2G7WJ5EYCU4OD on 2007-07-15
  Works well. Mobo detects timing at 5-5-5-18 on auto, so i needed to change it to 5-5-5-15. Nice speed and gets the job done.
  
  
• the best in memory
  By A26HBQBFBL7YA2 on 2007-11-02
  the best in memory is corsair and the best seller is amazon the purchase was perfect
  
  
• Rendimiento óptimo - Gama Media-Alta
  By A1JL0YBW9CGWL5 on 2007-12-12
  OC @ 990 Mhz, con MB Asus M2N-SLIDELUXE. Suficiente para correr bien cualquier aplicación en Win Vista, Crysis y ProStreet. Excelente relación precio y rendimiento.
  
  
• It works
  By A34XQ4D3R4RMJL on 2008-01-20
  Ok, so its memory, what is one to say. I got this one cause its what I already had in my machine. It works fine, nothing wrong with it, and its fast. I think most of those that have problems with their memory, don't make an effort to be sure to be grounded as they install it, hence they fry it before getting it in the machine.
  
  
• CORSAIR 4Gb 800MHZ
  By A8EYIVT200CG on 2008-01-28
  
  Cordiales Greetings; After acquiring CORSAIR memories, I can say that I have no adverse comment, the others say that this product is one of the best in its category. I recommend it to a 64 bit operating systems and applications that require large amounts of RAM as design software and computer-aided 3D applications. I am waiting for dismissal This will be useful commentary...
  
  
• great
  By A14P34VDLS23LZ on 2008-02-13
  an exellent addition. what can i say but just that its given me a great addition in speed and overall performance. Overclocking this baby is a sinch,a lot more than i expected. a definate must buy.
  
  
• Corsair memory works great!
  By A1P5E29GY9CY82 on 2008-04-06
  I installed this memory in a Intel DP35DP Motherboard with a 6700 core 2 processor. All works fine. I especially liked the ease of ordering on line and not traveling around to stores to try to catch this on special
  
  
• Extremely pleased
  By A1MYN3IID984MN on 2008-04-20
  Arrived in a timely manner, packaged better than I thought it'd be. Was even pleased to find out my other RAM was the same speed and works alongside this kit.
  
  
• Ram And Amazon
  By A18U1OBN8ZSMCV on 2008-05-07
  Corsair 2GB PC6400 800MHz 240-Pin DDR2 RAM (TWIN2X2048-6400)
  Already own 2 sticks in my custom computer. Great ram but when I bought it , it was sold by Amazon set 20 days out delivery and tigerdirect had it in stock.
  Now after a quick call the amazon one has been removed or combined to be bought quickly and smoothly through Tiger Direct.
  Thumps up Amazon.com quick response and very curtious customer support.
  
  
• Great Value, Great Performance
  By A1KMO0WBNMH4BG on 2008-05-09
  This product it's awsome, i bought this memory after thinking on a low latency memory, i don't regret my decision
  
  
• The most dependable kit
  By A1WBS8WDA68H5Z on 2008-05-15
  Current prices of DDR2 memories are now at their lowest ever. This kit in particular is the most stable kit I ever used and virtually can be installed on any motherboard. Good timings at standard volt. This is what makes it working on any MB.
  
  
• Good, but
  By A1GIBJ2FWB34A5 on 2008-05-19
  Price is good, however, the speed drop to 660MHz when I plugged it in along with two other 800MHz sticks came with dell. Other than that, everything seems to be fine.
  
  
• Corsair 2GB 800 XMS2 memory kit
  By ANIO7FR88G0F7 on 2008-05-20
  I previously had similar Corsair memory kit of 1GB size purchased a year ago. This one out performs the previous one. Vista performance indexes of old and new are 4.8 & 5.6 respectively. Excellent product with superb performance except, can not be over clocked much. 812Mhz was the max I found before the system start hanging or other issues. Motherboard is ASUS P5B Premium Vista Edition.
  
  
• Cool memory
  By A2I89R8XQ94TWV on 2008-06-08
  Had to install Vista x64 to address the full 4GB memory but it is just cool.
  
  
• Works Awesome
  By AORIKNRESB4TW on 2008-06-18
  I bought these for the PC that i was building and i must say it is quality ram and even though i had to get ram cooler fans it worked out great. Without the fans my pc kept crashing but now im using my pc for gaming and no crashes.
  
  
• One memory stops working
  By A7QNY1ZW3OTET on 2008-07-22
  THE memory was working well (apparently), but at any moment the PC froze and one of the two ceased to function. My Main Board, an XFX Geforce 8200 throw the D5 POST message.
  
  

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