max RAM
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The spec sheet says 1066MHz 
However, we all know that it can handle a good deal more than that, especially when only 3 of the 6 slots are occupied.
Generally you should have little problem with up to 1600MHz RAM using a stock (133MHz BCLK) i7 950. However, if you want to use RAM with much higher frequencies you will have to overclock the CPU (to achieve a higher BCLK), and also hope your integrated memory controller is a good one.
OCUK do sell 2000MHz rated RAM kits, so if your system can handle it - that is pretty much the top-end "stock" RAM speed.
However, we all know that it can handle a good deal more than that, especially when only 3 of the 6 slots are occupied.
Generally you should have little problem with up to 1600MHz RAM using a stock (133MHz BCLK) i7 950. However, if you want to use RAM with much higher frequencies you will have to overclock the CPU (to achieve a higher BCLK), and also hope your integrated memory controller is a good one.
OCUK do sell 2000MHz rated RAM kits, so if your system can handle it - that is pretty much the top-end "stock" RAM speed.