Memory suggestions

hlw86 · 7 Feb 2008 at 21:03

Hi

I have posted this on the CPU area also so apologies for repetition!

I am buying my boyfriend some memory for his birthday soon. He will be overclocking it and I *think* he wants DDR2.

Firstly, can anyone tell me if there much difference between 8000 anf 8500 clock frquency?

Secondly, he has a C2D 6400 processor ... do I need to be careful what I choose due to compatibility?

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks

Yellowbeard · 8 Feb 2008 at 14:27

As far as OCing with an E6400 CPU, either PC8000 or PC8500 should be fine. OCUK has plenty of memory in both speeds to chose from. You may also want to look at the 2 x 2gb kits if they fall within your budget and you can get the PC8000 or PC8500 speeds. If not, 2 x 1gb is fine too.

You sound like a cool girlfriend, the world needs more kind people like you.

Banjo · 8 Feb 2008 at 20:51

Hey,

There shouldn't be any compatibility issues with 8000/8500 DDR2 modules and a C2D 6400.

Yellowbeard is right, the world needs more kind people like you!

Hope your boyfriend enjoys his birthday,

Banjo

hlw86 · 8 Feb 2008 at 21:14

Thanks for the replies so far and for the ego boost

Is there much difference between 8000 and 8500 speeds?

Cob · 8 Feb 2008 at 21:19

hlw86 said:
Thanks for the replies so far and for the ego boost

Is there much difference between 8000 and 8500 speeds?

Not really. 8000 will be more than enough for an E6400.