noob question but i'm just trying to do some research.

CORSAIR XMS 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model Twinx2048-3200c2 - Retail

Cas Latency: 2
Heat Spreader: Yes
Labor: Lifetime
Parts: Lifetime
Recommend Use: High Performance or Gaming Memory
Timing: 2-3-3-6
Voltage: 2.75V
Model #: Twinx2048-3200c2
Item #: N82E16820145574
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
In Stock 242.00

and then

OCZ Platinum 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ4002048ELDCPE-K - Retail

Cas Latency: 2
Features: Mirrored Platinum Copper Heatspreader Enhanced Latency Technology
Heat Spreader: Yes
Labor: Lifetime limited
Parts: Lifetime limited
Recommend Use: High Performance or Gaming Memory
Timing: 2-3-2-5
Voltage: 2.6V - 2.8V
Model #: OCZ4002048ELDCPE-K
Item #: N82E16820227210
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
In Stock 149.99

What makes it a $100 difference?

6/16/2007 4:46:06 PM

"CORSAIR" ?

6/16/2007 5:14:16 PM

OMG I wonder why Sony TV's are so much more expensive than Insignia's

6/16/2007 5:55:33 PM

actually ocz is a great ram maker jus tlike cosair. the main differecnce in price is gonna be the fact the corsair is from the xms line. both will do what they are rated for but chances are u'll be able to overclock the xms more.another factor is that corsair has probaly slowed if not stopped production on ddr1
ocz ftw

6/16/2007 6:38:13 PM

just go with the $150 - if you don't know, you don't need it.

6/16/2007 8:44:05 PM

http://ask.metafilter.com/17298/Whats-the-deal-with-value-RAM-from-namebrand-companies

this might answer it

6/16/2007 8:52:29 PM

^^that is correct.

6/16/2007 9:54:52 PM

check slickdeals...i bet you can get 2gb for under 100 every now and then

6/16/2007 10:16:55 PM

Easily. I just got 2GB for $50 AR.

6/16/2007 10:22:46 PM

a lot of times timing can come into play but that doesnt seem to be the case.

and yes OCZ is honestly a very stable brand of RAM in fact the last 4 sticks i've bought for any computer have been OCZ

[Edited on June 16, 2007 at 10:58 PM. Reason : ]

6/16/2007 10:50:11 PM

see those numbers next to Timing? that's it.

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6/18/2007 9:52:58 AM