DDR2 memory queries?

[subbytna]

I got some new tech toys at xmas and I want to know the est RAM to get DDR2 as I'll be overclocking my q9550 cpu and want better RAM than I've got

I'm not fussed on a price but if someone can give me a brand name and model I'll have a look

Also what's the highest speed I could overclock my 9550 chip to on 333 RAM?

 

[setter]

Ram wise id be looking at 4gb of 1066mhz pc8500, in the p5q deluxe i had ocz reaper 8500 in conjunction with a q9550. Very stable combo.

 

[subbytna]

thanks for that

Also what's the highest speed I could overclock my 9550 chip to on 333 RAM?

just while I await my new RAM what's the opinion on how far I could push the 333 stuff I have now?

 

[Justintime]

My vote goes to Kingston HyperX PC8500, had 6gb of the stuff at 4 4 4 11 2.1v @ 500Mhz (DDR 1000) and Q9550 @ 4Ghz

thanks for that



just while I await my new RAM what's the opinion on how far I could push the 333 stuff I have now?

Might get 400MHz with loose timings and higher volts.

 

[subbytna]

sorry for the bump but what's the real life difference between 1066 and 800 RAM?Is there any point in getting the 800 stuff or will 1066 be better?

 

[pooley]

sorry for the bump but what's the real life difference between 1066 and 800 RAM?Is there any point in getting the 800 stuff or will 1066 be better?

Real life difference nothing really. Don't think you would notice, I didn't.

 

[Justintime]

Nothing noticeable no, benches might be better lol. PC8500 just moreso allows you to get more out of the FSB/CPU without worrying about the RAM flaking out.