LAGWAR | GAMING'S BEST IN TOP NOTCH MEDIOCRITY

Memory is a fundamental part of any PC gaming machine. The type and amount of memory installed in your machine can make or break your gaming experience. I’ve wanted to post some memory recommendations for a while but was torn between including multiple types of memory in single article or keeping DDR2 and DDR3 separate. As you can probably tell by the name I’ve decided to do a separate write-up for each.

In this article I will give you some personal recommendations for DDR2 memory. Having tried out each of these I can tell you that the manufacturers, prices, speeds, cosmetics, and perks will vary but all products listed here offer solid performance for their respective price. I will be listing two modules for each speed: a lower end chip and a higher end chip. The lower end chips will offer solid performance and will be perfect for most users. The higher end modules are typically built specifically for PC gaming and cater to overclockers and users seeking to get the highest possible performance. Even though I am listing some higher end chips, I am attempting to stay away from the top-of-the-line items as I am writing this from a mid-range budget perspective. These will be parts that will offer the user good performance at a price that won’t break the bank.

2GB (1 x 2GB) and 4GB (2 x 2GB) configurations were currently available from most online retailers at time of writing. Before ordering any hardware you should always double check that your motherboard will support the upgrade you are performing. If you do not know if your motherboard will support your new hardware you should check the manufacturers website, support forums, or contact them directly. Check with your retailer for memory configurations and sizes available for purchase. We recommend Newegg.

Let’s begin with my recommendations for 240-Pin DDR2 667MHz (PC2 5300)

Now, my recommendations for 240-Pin DDR2 800MHz (PC2 6400)

Finally, my recommendations for 240-Pin DDR2 1066MHz (PC2 8500)