4GB DDR2 for OC'd Q6600.

Caustic

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Building a new computer and I was going to pick:

2 x Crucial Ballistix Tracer 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2 PC2-8500C5 1066MHz Dual Channel Kit
(http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-114-CR&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=817)

However, today OcUK has just added some new stuff by GSkill. Now I know they are a good brand but this stuff:

G.Skill 4GB DDR2 PQ PC2-8000C5 (2x2GB) CAS5 Dual Channel Kit
(http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-022-GS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=817)

Would give me 4GB with only two sticks, which some people say is better. Also, it works out a lot cheaper. £117 vs £94x2. Since both are 1GHz+ at CAS5 I thought I would ask people here. If I want to OC a Q6600 to 3GHz+ on a Abit IP35-Pro, which one is better.

HELP!!

Thanks all.
 
But thats the point, I do want to overclock. The issue is, one if 1066MHz and highly regarded for overclocking, and the other is 1000MHz and a bit of an unknown, but much cheaper.

I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts.
 
Get two of the 2Gb GeIL ULL PC6400 4-4-4-12 packs of RAM for £60. You will be able to clock the Q6600 to 3.6GHz (9x400) without taking the RAM above its rated speed. In reality the RAM will overclock, possibly to 900MHz so (8x450 or 9x450 in theory for the CPU). I don't think you need PC8000+ unless you are watercooling.
 
/\ When you say 2x2Gb sticks don't clock as well as 4x1Gb sticks do you mean the memory controller can't handle it or do you mean 1Gb sticks generally have lower timings / higher rated frequencies than 2Gb sticks?
 
i mean 1Gb sticks generally have lower timings / higher rated frequencies than 2Gb sticks and the 2gig stick jsut dont seem to be able to oc as well ask any pro ocer but if ** looking for mad overclocks what ever u get make sure its 1 gig sticks and they use the d9 chips :) heres a handly website that tell u what ram is useing what chips
http://ramlist.ath.cx/ddr2/

scroll down to find diffrent makes of ram
 
I have done some reading up, and so far, it seems that some people have a preference, but if the sticks are the same speed and the same timings, it shouldn't matter at all. Then it is just done to the right sticks.
 
Xtreme Systems Review/Discussion:- Click Here :)

G.Skill 4GB DDR2 PQ PC2-8000C5 (2x2GB) CAS5 Dual Channel Kit (F2-8000CL5D-4GBPQ) £117.49 inc VAT

Package : 4096MB kit (2x2GB) dual channel pack
- CAS Latency : 5-5-5-15 (PC2-8000)
- Test Voltage : 2.0-2.1 Volts
- Speed : DDR2 1000MHz (PC2-8000)
- Type : 240-pin DDR2
- Error Checking : Non-ECC
- Registered/Unbuffered : Unbuffered
- Quality Control : Comprehensive rigorously tested in pair at dual channel environment
- Warranty : Lifetime

These run a lot cooler than Crucial Ballistix, have the chance to clock to around 1100mhz at around 1.9 to 2.1v(each kit will vary, so dont take anything for granted.)
 
Would buy the GeIL ULL 800Mhz stuff... does 4-4-4-12 @ over 900mhz and tbh you aint going to need anymore than that on air or water
 
Caustic said:
I like the sound of that review. I've just bought them! Thanks all.
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Nice choice, I switched to these from Crucial Ballistix 4 x 1GB 8500's, I dont have to use a fan over my new G.Skill because they don't get hot when running at stock or overclocked. :)

Same motherboard as yours, also the reviewer in that Xtreme Review did it on the Abit IP35 PRO! the ram loves this board lol :cool:
 
The only down side, is that I am now thinking if 8GB would have been a good idea. However, I think I had best resist. At least for now! :)
 
4GB is enough for Vista at this moment in time for games anyway, I'm still on Windows XP SP2 at the moment (Even though I have Vista 64bit Premium under my desk) so can only use around 3GB but I use that up by playing 2 accounts of EverQuest at once soon to be 3 lol :)
 
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