good ram for conroe systems?

domyboy · 8 Dec 2006 at 12:04

im building a new computer with a conroe cpu, what is the best type of ram for this type of system, dus low latency benefit conroe systems? also i dont want to spend 300+ on ram as thats just silly

ants83 · 8 Dec 2006 at 12:06

these are good IMO Geil, cellshock, corsair, what mobo will you be using? get some 6400 it will reach 1000MHz with any of the above

Yarkanat · 8 Dec 2006 at 12:14

I only trust in Kingston and Corsair.

ants83 · 8 Dec 2006 at 12:21

Yarkanat said:
I only trust in Kingston and Corsair.

ive never used kingston so cant comment, but yes the corsair is good too

vanandjuanunited · 8 Dec 2006 at 12:26

Crucial 10th anniversary. Check the reviews on it.

clv101 · 8 Dec 2006 at 12:29

No need for expensive RAM.

OcUK 2GB (2x1GB) PC2-6400 800MHz DDR2 Dual Channel Kit
800MHz RAM Speed, CAS 5-5-5-12 Timings, 1.8-2.1v VDIMM, 1yr Warranty with OcUK.
£124.99 (£146.86)

So this stuff is guaranteed to run 5-5-5-12 at 800MHz, which is a 400MHz FSB so 2.8GHz out of an E6300 or 3.6GHz from an E6600. Not many people seem to be clocking their E6600 much further than 3.6GHz yet everyone seems to be buying more expensive RAM, why?

mcwildcard · 8 Dec 2006 at 13:12

Would I be able to squeeze 3GHz out of an E6300 with that memory?
(It'll be running on a Gigabyte 965P-S3 mobo)

ants83 · 8 Dec 2006 at 13:15

mcwildcard said:
Would I be able to squeeze 3GHz out of an E6300 with that memory?
(It'll be running on a Gigabyte 965P-S3 mobo)

id go with the Geil or another good brand for 3.0GHz mate.

mcwildcard · 8 Dec 2006 at 13:49

ants83 said:
id go with the Geil or another good brand for 3.0GHz mate.

I would, but I can't justify the extra £40.
Either way it'll be a chunky step up from my stock single core Athlon 64 3800 system!

domyboy · 8 Dec 2006 at 15:33

well i was gonna go with this setup but iv been informed that the memory isnt the best

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17661555

so im not sure weather or not to go ahead with it :rolleyes:

Cob · 8 Dec 2006 at 15:37

The Geil's fine. But the Corsair and Cellshock are better options.

The Crucial PC2-5300C3 667MHz Tenth Anniversary is looking great too.

domyboy · 8 Dec 2006 at 17:16

ok thanks cob

Cob · 8 Dec 2006 at 17:31

Which motherboard?

trojan698 · 8 Dec 2006 at 18:24

mcwildcard said:
I would, but I can't justify the extra £40.
Either way it'll be a chunky step up from my stock single core Athlon 64 3800 system!

I'd recommend spending the extra £40. You get better timings, better quality, better clockability and a lifetime warranty vs 1yr if you go for the Geil.

mcwildcard · 8 Dec 2006 at 18:52

trojan698 said:
I'd recommend spending the extra £40. You get better timings, better quality, better clockability and a lifetime warranty vs 1yr if you go for the Geil.

I would if I hadn't already gone £70 over budget

Margaret · 8 Dec 2006 at 18:53

Corsair Value Select DDR2 PC5300 has been very good for me! I'm currently at 920Mhz on it I think, which if my information is correct is a little faster than PC6400.

My Results using Corsair Value Select PC5300

Digital Punk · 9 Dec 2006 at 14:12

Is OCZ Platinum 6400 any good? Would be running on a DS3.

danoliver1 · 9 Dec 2006 at 16:49

Dont get the geil ive had 2 sets from ocuk and both show errors in memtest and orthos get another brand.

Street · 10 Dec 2006 at 00:00

Digital Punk said:
Is OCZ Platinum 6400 any good? Would be running on a DS3.

I bought some of this for my 6300, am currently running it at 830MHz at 4-4-4-15 on 2V. Might go higher but I need to see if my CPU is stable at 2.9GHz first!