4GB DDR2 for OC'd Q6600.

Caustic · 5 Jan 2008 at 11:40

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.

Caustic · 5 Jan 2008 at 15:10

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.

Caustic · 5 Jan 2008 at 22:05

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.

Caustic · 5 Jan 2008 at 22:52

I like the sound of that review. I've just bought them! Thanks all.

Caustic · 6 Jan 2008 at 17:03

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!