Spec me 4GB of memory (pretty plz + cherry)

Imy

Imy

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Hi,

I'm building a new high-performance pc that's going to be used for a variety of tasks including: gaming, web design, video encoding, ripping, etc.

I'm after 4GB of memory to go with the following setup:

* Abit IP35 Pro Motherboard
* Intel Q6600 Quadcore CPU G0
* Areca ARC-1680 SAS RAID Controller
* 2 x Seagate 15K.5 in RAID 0
* 6 x Hitachi 750GB 32MB Cache in RAID 5
* nVidia 88something (waiting for refresh)
* MS Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit

Its been years since I've overclocked anything but thought I'd save myself a few bob and try to overclock the Q6600 to around 3.6Ghz. If I understand what I've read in various posts, this will most likely be achieved either as 400x9 or 450x8 so the memory should be able to cope with both configurations comfortably and reliably.

I don't mind if the memory is 4 x 1GB or 2 x 2GB. I'd prefer something that doesn't have a tall heatsink like the dominator memory (compatibility issues with a cpu cooler I'm pondering over).

I'll be happy to spend around £120 but will go up to £200 if you guys can suggest something that has a really good 'bang for buck'.

Everything but the gfx card, cooler and memory should arrive today. I'll be ordering those when the refreshed nVidia cards become available (end of Oct?)

Thanks in advance to anyone who replies,
Imy
 
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Hi havent got them yet but these are said to be good
4GB G.Skill DDR2 PC2-8000 PQ Series , 2 x 2gig kit
 
Unless I'm blind (getting there fast) I can't see these on OcUK. I'll check them out anyway.
 
IceShock, he said PC2-8000, unless that was a typo or unless you're suggesting those instead.

Nevermind I'm confusing myself now...
 
Is it worth getting 2 x Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2 PC2-8500C5 instead of the equivalent PC2-6400C4 set Cob mentioned if say I didn't mind paying a bit extra? Two of the PC2-8500C5 sets would still be well within my budget.
 
That must be it. Looks good on paper but then again I don't know much about the 4GB kits or how they compare to each other and to 2GB kits.

Maybe someone can explain?
 
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I think I'm more confused now than when I started. There's lots of different memory configurations from different manufacturers that people have had good results with here.

I guess what I'm trying to find out is which runs the fastest while maintaining stability and costs < £200 for 4GB.

Comparing the overclocks people are getting with PC26400 memory and the paper specs of PC28000/8500 memory it appears (to me at least) the paper specs of the higher speed memory still have the edge (for the most part).

I know the above is a bit vague but am I coming to the right conclusion here?
 
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