Which memory for new rig?

Soldato
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Have a thread over on general about a new rig I am building and decided to post here looking for some specific advice on memory.

Am going to be running a Core 2 Duo extreme, probably on an Intel Bad Axe (seems most reliable board from what I have read over on the motherboards forum), and using my 7950GX2.

Would like to overclock as high as possible.

Wondering which of these I should go for. I can afford either at the moment.

G.Skill 2GB DDR2 HZ PC2-8000 (2x1GB) CAS4 Dual Channel Kit (F2-8000PHU2-2GBHZ) (MY-010-GS) £358.36

OR

G.Skill 2GB DDR2 HZ PC2-6400 (2x1GB) CAS4 Dual Channel Kit (F2-6400PHU2-2GBHZ) (MY-013-GS) £205.61

From what I have read on these forums the 6400's have the same IC's as the 8000's. Can they reach 400mhz though ? And would the 8000's overclock to this with better timings ?

Or is there better memory for overclocking out there ? (besided the Dominator)
 
That's great advice mate. Thanks.
At 400-450mhz what are the recommended timings and voltages for the 6400 ?

Oh..and what is the advantage of the 8000 then ? Is it just marketing ?
 
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