E4300 to QuadCore?

[xiao2799]

Hi im an OC noob and i got a question if any one can help me

i'm thinking about building a computer that will be compatible with Quad core in the future when the price comes down(quad core compatible mobo for now), so i am thinking about getting PC2-6400 800mhz ram for the pc that way i can OC the quadcore when it comes out since it runs on same frequency as E6300.
But for now i just want to use a cheap E4300 CPU, so my question is can i use 800mhz ram to OC the E4300 cpu or do i HAVE TO use a lower frequency Ram to OC the E4300 cuz it runs at such a low frequency? if i can, do i have to adjust any thing on the 800 mhz ram? like timing etc? any help is appreciated thx!

 

[UAL3312]

DDR2-800 is perfect, it gives plenty of room for overclocking, both now, and when you have your quad.

 

[TheLaughingMan]

Your an Orange County Noob?

Just jk, just set the memory ratio to 1:1, 800Mhz will go fine with both 4300 and the quads. Even if you wait till Q2, the quads will still be pricey, around $500.

 

[Tyhr]

No worries. Faster memory typically does not have a problem slowing down. It's the making it faster part that is trickier.

DDR2-800 is probably the best choice.

You can get away with DDR2-667 (and then OC it) with the E4300, but I'm finding the price difference between those 2 speeds to be very minimal.

Quad cores have been typically oc'ing with a lower FSB than their dual counterparts - so you could probably get away with DDR2-667 here as well.

BUT - again, where I live, the price difference is so minimal, it's a much safer bet to get the DDR2-800 (and they'll make less heat).

I just bought a E6600 and DDR2-800 with the same idea. In a year or so when Quads come down in price, I won't have to buy new memory.