4GB DDR2 for OC'd Q6600.

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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.
 
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.
 
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! :)
 
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