I currently cannot choose between these two brands. I mean GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC6400 800MHz Ultra Low Latency DDR2 Dual Channel Kit is better for the money, but I have not seen as many RAM problems with the Corsair 2GB DDR2 XMS2-6400C5 TwinX (2x1GB)... advice?
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The Geil looks to be the better buy to me.
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Geil is cheaper, has better timings and clocks better.
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Intel 975xbx and GEIL 6400 2X1 GB?? anyone got this combo? any issues? 
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Nocturne_sa said:Intel 975xbx and GEIL 6400 2X1 GB?? anyone got this combo? any issues?
Gibbo himself tested it and it clocked like a dream:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17612714
Tetras said:If you can find someone with the board you wanna buy and that RAM (both working) then 99% chance you'll be ok too, worth posting the board model here and seeing if anyone can confirm
Okay then, looking at the Asus P5W DH Deluxe to go with the E6600, how's that work out?
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From other peoples results it seems a bit of a hard one to setup. The Intel 975X Bad Axe board does seem one of the best, but it is limited to around 450-470FSB maximum but its damn stable and pretty easy to get going. Just a shame they are so hard to find.
There is the DFI and MSI which both look nice boards but again I've not heard much about these....
The other boards which seem pretty good are the Gigabyte DS3 and DS4 which seem to be hitting 400-500FSB with relative ease.
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My XMS2 C5 only got my E6400 to 2.7GHz 
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fenderbass86 said:My XMS2 C5 only got my E6400 to 2.7GHz
Get yourself some decent RAM then
You should be able to flog your Corsair and pick up the Geil and it not cost you must at all
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I know, thought it would get me to 3Ghz though.
Thing is, I don't think my choice of mobo/RAM will make much difference, as long as it all works and I have the best I can for the money.
Though going alittle off topic here, the Gigabyte DS4 was my other mobo choice, but I have seen people say that it is more for the lower end cpu's.
Overclocking the spec is not something I am that interested in (I can see myself destorying it )
Though going alittle off topic here, the Gigabyte DS4 was my other mobo choice, but I have seen people say that it is more for the lower end cpu's.
Overclocking the spec is not something I am that interested in (I can see myself destorying it
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Seigal12 said:
The 965 chipset is prefered with the Allendale's (E6300 & E6400). The 975X chipsets are better with Conroe's (E6600, E6700 & X6800).