bicostp wrote:I'm running a set of OCZ DDR2 800 right now. They seem to be a good brand.
Just avoid no-name rubbish from companies like "compu-tek" and keep an eye on the speed when you're shopping. (Sometimes what looks like a really good deal is just a lot of old slow RAM the retailer is trying to liquidate.) Check for bundle deals on the parts you're getting, especially on NewEgg. They usually turn out cheaper.
+1 on both points. I'm running four sticks of OCZ DDR2 800, and it's been fine for me. Other brands for RAM that I've had good experience are Crucial, Kingston, and Mushkin.
Bundles on Newegg are fantastic ways to either save a bit of cash, get something better, or both. Look for stuff similar to what you're interested in, and check out the combo deals. Back in '08 when I originally threw together this PC, I got a better CPU in a combo deal with my RAM for cheaper than it would have been separate for a CPU one tier lower and similar RAM. I also got a similar combo deal on my mobo and PSU. So poke around Newegg for combo deals; they are your friends.