which ram would you choose from here?

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which ram would you choose from here? [RESOLVED]

which ram would be best for my abit ip35 pro xe board other then what i have in my sig. I think its preventing me get a higher overclock 3.6ghz - 3.8ghz so i need a 2x2gb replacement:

OCZ 2x2gb
PNY 2x2Gb
Geil Value 2x2gb
Kingston 2x2gb

Thanks for the help!

oops sorry :(
 
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None of 'em, cos you're not allowed to post competitors!

For heavy overclocking, you want 1066mhz stuff, 5-5-5-15 ratings.
 
so is 5,5,5,18 better or worse then 5,5,5,15? Also does it need to be 1000mhz or can i get 800mhz and overclock the memory speed to 1000mhz?
 
toon_mad said:
so is 5,5,5,18 better or worse then 5,5,5,15? Also does it need to be 1000mhz or can i get 800mhz and overclock the memory speed to 1000mhz?
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difference between 5-5-5-18 and 5-5-5-15 will not be noticable, what you really want to look fro is the cas latency, the first number.

You could get some pc6400 rated ram but there is no garantee that you will be able to overclock it to 1000mhz and if you could you would have to more than likely loosen the timings to that of if you where to buy pc8500 (1066mhz) rated ram

so really just go for the PC8500 ram, DDR2 is dirt cheap now anyway

EDIT: and what makes you think the ram is restricting your OC, what ram do you currently have?

personnally i would choose either

Geil Black Dragon CLICKY

or

Crucial Ballistix CLICKY
 
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i have 4x1gb ddr2 corsair xms2 @ 800mhz, the reason i think i need different ram is because im using 4 sticks?

I posted here: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17962530 and im having problems overclocking past 3.45ghz

Clum said it could be the ram im using? So are 2x2gb sticks better then 4x1gb sticks? Surely i can hit a higher overclock with my setup, see my sig
 
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ok im going to get this ram, i wont post the link but just the details:

OCZ 4GB Kit (2x2048) 2x2GB Memory Ram DDR2 PC2 1000Mhz

These high performance modules delivers speeds of 1GHz at 5-5-5 timings, PC2-8000 XTC offers incredible performance without compromising stability.

The new OCZ PC2-8000 Platinum Edition integrates XTC (Xtreme Thermal Convection) Heatspreaders allow increased ventilation and heat dissipation due to an innovative honeycomb design providing more direct access to the actual memory ICs.

OCZ memory products are 100% hand-tested to ensure compliance with stringent quality standards. In addition, the OCZ DDR2-1000 XTC is backed by a Lifetime Warranty, toll-free technical support and the exclusive EVP (Extended Voltage Protection) coverage.

Manufactured to OCZ's rigid standards for quality and performance, the PC2-8000 Platinum XTC Edition is some of the fastest DDR2 available today!

Specifications
General
Storage Capacity
4 GB ( 2 x 2 GB )
Upgrade Type
Generic
Memory
Type
DRAM
Technology
DDR2 SDRAM
Form Factor
DIMM 240-pin
Memory Speed
1000 MHz ( PC2-8000 )
Latency Timings
CL5 ( 5-5-5-18 )
RAM Features
Platinum mirrored XTC heatspreader, OCZ EVP (Extended Voltage Protection) , unbuffered
Supply Voltage
2.1 V
Expansion / Connectivity
Compatible Slots
2 x memory - DIMM 240-pin

They will do right?
 
I dont like that stuff, looks wise lol

oh and yes two sticks of ram are better than four when OC'ing...apparently

but yea that will suffice though no garantee it will give you better clocks, may just be the motherboard being a bad clocker
 
ConTRo13R said:
I dont like that stuff, looks wise lol

oh and yes two sticks of ram are better than four when OC'ing...apparently

but yea that will suffice though no garantee it will give you better clocks, may just be the motherboard being a bad clocker
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I needed a excuse to upgrade my ram so i can use this corsair in a other build project i want to do:D
 
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