Will RAM speed limit my OC?

[Deleted member 70857]

Hi if im trying to OC a CPU will faster RAM help it get that bit further?
will 1066mhz RAM help get some more MHz out of the CPU over 800Mhz RAM?

 

[jak731]

which ram kits are you looking at?

as ram can be overclocked too

 

[weescott]

It's all relative, but ultimatly speaking...yes.

 

[-=Vect0r=-]

I guess it ultimately depends on what FSB speed you want to run at... as your RAM will need to match it if you are running 1:1.

 

[Dutch Guy]

As said it depends n the CPU and what speed you are aiming for.

If your CPU has a high multiplier you might be at the limit with a FSB of 400Mhz, in that case 800Mhz DDR2 is good enough, if your CPU has a lower multiplier you might need a FSB of 500Mhz+ and in that case 1066Mhz DDR2 helps.

I went for bog standard 800Mhz DDR2 as my E7200 has a 9.5x multiplier so 9.5*400Mhz gives me 3.8Ghz

 

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