does ram speed help in overclock?

smilertoo · 28 May 2013 at 23:49

Hi,

I'm thinking of getting a haswell cpu/mobo when they appear and was wondering does the ram speed rating help make overclocking easier?
I was thinking of going for the more expensive PC3-14400 ram if it does make a difference, i'm looking for a usable overclock...not just some crazy sky high one for bragging rights.

smilertoo · 29 May 2013 at 14:11

Thanks a lot, if its only a tiny difference to overall speed and doesnt affect the overclock i'll save money and go for the 1600.

smilertoo · 30 May 2013 at 14:16

Hi,
hmm back to the fast ram then, current plan is to get 'geil evo elggera 2x8gb £130'. Final choice will be made based on which mobo i go for and their compatibility list.
Need the low profile to avoid issues with the phantek cooler.

smilertoo · 31 May 2013 at 01:33

16gb is the minimum i need, i was leaving 2 slots free because i thought overclocks worked better if all ram slots wern't used. One of the uses is 3d rendering.

smilertoo · 1 Jun 2013 at 09:50

imc ? would 4x4 be better?

smilertoo · 8 Jun 2013 at 16:15

8pack: i got low profile 2333 ram, would running it at 1600 reduce stress on the 4770k at all? allowing me to oc it further?