4gb vs 8gb on sandybridge, will max overclocks be limited?

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I feel the need to go beyond 4GB these days but wouldn't if it were harder to get a stable overclock on the new P67 platform.

Would you guys get 8GB of PC3 12800 or 4GB of PC3 14400+ given the choice?
 
3t3P said:
I feel the need to go beyond 4GB these days but wouldn't if it were harder to get a stable overclock on the new P67 platform.

Would you guys get 8GB of PC3 12800 or 4GB of PC3 14400+ given the choice?
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All depends on what you want to use it for but from what I've seen 8GB and fast timings really don't impact performance that much. I've just gone for 4GB of 1600MHz stuff which I'll OC or tighten the timings as much as they will go then leave it at that.
 
Just make sure the 8GB option is with 2x4GB. If you use 4x2GB then you will be putting much more strain on the memory controller in the CPU.
 
Speed - none, power consumption - a few watts.

The main benefits of higher density RAM are less strain on the memory controller for the same memory capacity (important if you are overclocking) and allows room for larger maximum memory amount.
 
Well since 4gb is so cheap now, there is no harm trying that out first and if it isnt enough buy a 2x4gb kit.

The bigger issue at the moment is a massive gap of 1.5v kits, some Vengeance 2x2gb c9/c8 would be nice ;)
 
Vengeance on its way in 4GB kits and 8GB Kits in stock in both 1600MHz and 1866Mhz which are both certified for Sandybridge and run at 1.50v
 
thx nice article, sorta prooves that 4gig vs 8gig there is no difference at all, well id hardly call 1 extra fps in games a benefit and apps showed no difference, im not gonna be doing any heavy video encoding/graphic editing also.
 
4GB of faster ram then maybe it seems is the best way to go

been on 4gb for years tho...

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