memory help please

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Im building a new C2D system,
specs
main components will be
e6750
gigabyte p35 mboard
2gb ram
8800 gts

Im a bit confused with memory, should i go with fastest but cheaper quality i.e. OCUK value memory (PC2-8500C5)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-013-OK&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=817

or do i take the route with a recognised supplier but slower (PC6400C4)i.e.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-058-GL&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=813

no plans with overclocking but i might tinker a little at some point ;)
Ta.
 
vygec said:
thanks, but did you read my original post?
im considering the options of 2gb Vs 4gb (but slower type of memory).
ta.

to get full use of 4gb, what os u running, as only xpx64 or vista 64 gonna use & see the fulll 4gb. very good system u building, why hold it bak with slower mem?
 
will be running 32vista.
Ok, sorry if this sounds stupid, but im not clear on this, why is slower memory being recommended? i.e. 5300 over 6400/8500. I have no plans in overclocking.
 
vygec said:
will be running 32vista.
Ok, sorry if this sounds stupid, but im not clear on this, why is slower memory being recommended? i.e. 5300 over 6400/8500. I have no plans in overclocking.

Oh, well if you don't intend to overclock the memory, and you want it to run at higher frequencies, then you'll have to pay more for PC-6400/PC-8500 stuff. But the ICs used in the Crucial Ballistic PC-5300 are the same revision (D9GMH) are the same as those used in their PC2-6400 and PC-8500 modules, so it's very easy to overclock the PC-5300 modules to pretty high frequencies.
 
thansk for that, but what im getting at is, if i have no plans for overclocking...Does it matter if i get OCUK memory or something like the crucial ballistix offering?
 
vygec said:
thansk for that, but what im getting at is, if i have no plans for overclocking...Does it matter if i get OCUK memory or something like the crucial ballistix offering?

No, not really. It depends what chips are used at the end of the day, since you may be able to run one set at a lower voltage, probably prolonging the life ot he memory (although this factor isn't likely to have an impact on your decision for a number of reasons: namely the fact that you'll probably have new memory by the time it dies and the more important factors which need to be taken into account)

/long sentence

Also, remember that both companies probably offer different warranty terms. I know one of the main reasons i chose Crucial memory for my build was for this reason; Crucial offer to replace faulty memory within 48-hours.
 
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