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brainhacked   07-22-2006 at 03:10:35 AM

I need help choosing RAM for my up coming conroe build.

I see the price difference between DDR2 533, DDR2 667, and DDR2 800.

What's the difference in performance in choosing one over the other? I don't think I can afford to buy DDR2 800, so is it okay to use one of the others?

Thanks.

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nukemaster   07-22-2006 at 03:26:55 AM
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i want to know this as well?
What does it run at for ram? Can i use 667? or 800 but only for over clocking...
I hope this is not stealing the thread....

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RichPLS   07-22-2006 at 03:48:47 AM
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Decent DDR533 RAM runs synchronological with Conroe's core... and overclocking uses the FSB, so at 667MHz it is a 25% overclock... and even then the memory will still clock upwards just might need to increase timings...

I would suggest quality DDR667 memory for stock to moderate overclocking
and low latency DDR667 or higher for moderate and greater overclocking...

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bikerdjr   07-22-2006 at 04:05:16 AM
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Lots of Conroe info here.

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tmac   07-22-2006 at 05:19:43 AM
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Corsair XMS2 e.g. PC2-8500 low latency version

2 x 1 GB matched pair (the current "sweet spot" )


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Current "sweet spot"? please explain..

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nukemaster   07-22-2006 at 06:00:37 AM
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Decent DDR533 RAM runs synchronological with Conroe's core... and overclocking uses the FSB, so at 667MHz it is a 25% overclock... and even then the memory will still clock upwards just might need to increase timings...

I would suggest quality DDR667 memory for stock to moderate overclocking
and low latency DDR667 or higher for moderate and greater overclocking...



So the lowest cl DDR2 667 i can get? would cl 4 ddr800 do 3 @ 667? or 5 to 4? like the way it does with DDR1. Can u tell i am an intel/ddr2 noob.....

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