Compatible / Best memory for Q9450?

Skute · 14 Apr 2008 at 13:11

Hi, it's been a while since I've built a PC from scratch and I'm now confused by all the different types of RAM. I'm looking at getting the new Yorksfield Quad-Core (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-202-IN) with FSB of 1333MHZ.

What memory will I need for this CPU?
DDR2 / DDR3?
6400?
8500?
Higher?

(And what do those numbers mean in terms of the CPU?)

Any info much appreciated.

Skute

Skute · 14 Apr 2008 at 22:40

Thanks for the replies, but what does the '6400' relate to? i.e. why would 8000 / 8500 be better than 6400 for overclocking? I would probably overclock slightly but wouldn't be pushing it to extremes.

Thanks,

Skute · 15 Apr 2008 at 09:08

According to the FAQ here:
"PC2-6400 = 200MHz (800MHz effective)"

The FSB on the above processor is 1333MHZ - so won't the 6400 memory be limiting the system? i.e. Wouldn't PC2-10666 (or whatever it is) be better?

Skute · 15 Apr 2008 at 13:34

Ah right ok, thanks, that helps a lot!