Various Ram Timings on AM3 - No FPS difference in Crysis

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Just thought I would share some info, if anyone would like me to post the screenshots I can do but I've got nothing to gain by lying but anyway.

Graphics Card: GTX 295

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition @ 3.6GHz (3.8Ghz = add extra 2 fps)

Ram: OCZ Blade Series 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 PC3-16000 Triple Channel (Tested at various timings using 2x2GB) / OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-10666C7 1333MHz Dual Channel (SAME RESULTS)

Crysis 1600mhz 7-7-7-24 = 54.98 fps

Crysis 1333mhz 7-7-7-24 = 54.43 fps

Crysis 1333mhz 6-6-6-24 = 54.87 fps

Crysis 1333mhz 9-9-9-24 = 52.98 fps


Conclusion

For gaming you don't need the best ram for AM3 rigs, in terms of FPS performance, spend the extra cash on a better graphics card etc.
 
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Agreed. Timings and frequency will not increase FPS in any significant amount. Density has better influence such as the case with 4GB vs 2GB on dual channel rigs and 6GB vs 3GB on tri channel.
 
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