DDR2-667 CL3 or DDR2-800 CL4 @ CL3 for E6600 @ 333 MHz?

[vaedin]

I've been reading exhaustively for two days now but I might be dense because I didn't quite find the answer to my question. Thus, the new thread.

I am building a new system using a C2D E6600 on an Asus P5B-E motherboard. I plan to do a very mild overclock to 333 MHz with stock multiplier of 9 for a 3.0 GHz system. What I am trying to figure out is what memory I should be looking into. Would I be better suited finding some DDR-2 667 CL3 or just getting any old DDR2-800 CL4 and underclocking it to 333 MHz but dropping the timings to CL3?

While I'm at it, are there any brands of memory I should avoid because of my motherboard choice?

Thanks much to anyone that took the time to read this, even if you don't have any advice to offer.

 

[Mondoman]

The difference is that RAM sold as DDR2-667 CL3 is guaranteed to work at that speed, while DDR2-800 CL4 might not work at 667 CL3. I'd probably go with a good quality brand DDR2-800 CL4 to give room for possible higher OCing later.

 

[vaedin]

Either will do. They are both D9GMH binned to the same spec and will have the same potential statiscally.

Go for the cheaper of the two. (My guess is the DDR2-800 4-4-4-xx will be cheaper...)

Thanks to both of you for the information.

Wusy, if you wouldn't mind clarifying, do you mean that all DDR2-667 (rated CL3) and DDR2-800 (rated CL4) on the market currently uses Micron D9GMH? I hadn't mentioned any specific models yet because I am still shopping around and getting overwhelmed with information. If this is true, I will stop trying so hard and just pick something from a name brand I have had previous success with.

Thanks again.

 

[vaedin]

Thanks much.

I believe I am settling for a cheaper G.Skill that claim CL4, even though some of the newegg reviews dispute it. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231087

Wish me luck!

 

[bugmenot]

looking for memory to, just wondering what the difference between these two dimms are ? also does the voltage make a difference ? if your going to oc'.

GeIL 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit 4-4-4-12 $149.99 2.1V

PNY Verto 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit 4-3-3-8 $154.99