Looking for some decent memory

BahBah · 4 Aug 2007 at 00:30

Hi,

I am looking for some decent memory that is fast out of the box, as I will not be overclocking it.

I shall be combining it with:

Abit IP35

Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600 "Energy Efficient 95W Edition"

I have been looking at this:

OcUK 4GB (2x2GB) PC2-5300C5 667MHz DDR2 Dual Channel Vista Approved Kit

But am concerned that it may not be fast enough to make the CPU run at its best. Is this a valid concern ? (bearing in mind I don't overclock).

Thanks for any responses.

Cob · 4 Aug 2007 at 13:44

If not overclocking then that memory will be fine.

BahBah · 4 Aug 2007 at 15:58

Thanks Cob.

I am a little confused with buying memory. If this memory runs at a speed fast enough for the CPU, then is there any reason at all to buy the more expensive ram sticks if not overclocking ?

I mean in terms of timing (I'm going for a q6600), and in terms of bus speed.

Thanks

Cob · 4 Aug 2007 at 20:27

No there's no need to buy faster memory if not overclocking, unless the faster memory is cheap at the time of buying.

Eg- You only need PC4200 to match a Q6600 at stock speeds, but PC5300 is almost as cheap atm.

BahBah · 4 Aug 2007 at 21:36

Thanks cob. I guess by most peoples standards on here the timings on that RAM are crap, but considering that I'm not looking to o/c but am looking for fast performance that that ram will be ok ?

Thanks again

Cob · 5 Aug 2007 at 01:26

Yip it'll be ok.

Timings mean very little to the normal user tbh.

BahBah · 5 Aug 2007 at 11:23

Cheers cob for the help