Best value RAM to achieve 430fsb

nlel1975 · 13 Jul 2008 at 15:46

I have some 2x 1GB Crucial PC2-5300 C5 stuff which lets me overclock to a 429mhz bus @ 2.1v, I`m thinking of getting 8GB soon and wonder whether to get the Crucial 2GB PC2-5300 C5 if it will overclock the same as the 1GB stuff, or alternatively get the OCZ Value 2x 2GB PC2-6400 C5 stuff if that will overclock to at least 430mhz.

What is better the Crucial 2GB PC2-5300 @ 2.1v or the OCZ 2GB PC2-6400 for achieving a 430mhz bus...

PhoenixUK · 14 Jul 2008 at 10:56

PC6400, what the rest of your gear ?

nlel1975 · 14 Jul 2008 at 15:21

PhoenixUK said:
PC6400, what the rest of your gear ?

Q6600 @ 429x7 can't get it any higher I`ve gone up to 97C at 1.45v on stock cooling admittedly and it still aint stable, lasts 2hr 30mins though, I`m getting another chip.

PhoenixUK · 15 Jul 2008 at 00:19

Why x7, up the multiplier.
Did you try changing the memory timings ?

And yeh once again, I would get PC6400 to OC Q6600 as they love the fsb.
I can recommend you the GeiL Black Dragon C4 kit, they're 3quid more expensive than the OCZ but DEFINITELY WORTH IT.