What memory do I need

GraemePaul

GraemePaul

GraemePaul

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Hi there,

I am planning to build a new PC soon and was wondering what memory I will need. I intend to use the EVGA nForce 680i chipset with a C2D E6600. Now the E6600 appears to have a native FSB of 1066. Does this mean I need PC8500 memory (like the Corsair Dominator Memory) or am i misunderstanding something.

Also What memory other than Corsair supports the EPP feature that the nForce 680i provides?

Thank you for your time

Graeme
 
I do wish to do a modest OC on the E6600. However What I meant by the question was if I brought a lesser memory speed (say PC6400 RAM) would I need to overclock the memory to get it to run at 1066 at 1:1?
 
Ok thanks for that.

This will be the first time I go for an overclock and from what I can make out PC8500 will be overkill for my needs.

Lets suppose I get the following set up

BFG nForce 680i Chipset

Intel E6600 Core 2 Duo

2GB of Corsair Dominator PC6400 Memory

What would I need to do to run my E6600 at E6700 Speeds (I will be using an Artic Cooler Pro 7 for the CPU HS).

Sorry for all the questions but even though this will be my second build for a PC I have never overclocked before and when I built my original system (see sig) it was so much easier to work out what was needed then (less choice, 1 type of memory etc).
 
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