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urian   01-22-2007 at 10:51:58 PM

What RAM should I get for an Asus P5B Deluxe with a C2D E6600? (I plan to OC somewhat). Also, it shouldn't burn a hole in my wallet (e.g. OCZ flex).

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jordanwise   01-22-2007 at 11:25:12 PM
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i built a machine with the same stuff 3 days ago. i used 2gb (2x1024) corsair xms2 pc 6400 ddr2 800mhz and it runs impressively. set me back by 190 quid like but if your in the us then you'll get it a lot cheaper. the processors ace, it laughs at everything i throw at it.

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qwazzy   01-25-2007 at 04:59:33 AM
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Look at Kingston ValuRAM on Newegg. Don't just not cosider it because it's "value" and has no heatsinks. I have this memory in the EXACT same mobo, with the same CPU. It works unbelievably well! PM for more. :)

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Jake_Barnes   01-25-2007 at 04:32:19 PM
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Quote :

i built a machine with the same stuff 3 days ago. i used 2gb (2x1024) corsair xms2 pc 6400 ddr2 800mhz and it runs impressively. set me back by 190 quid like but if your in the us then you'll get it a lot cheaper. the processors ace, it laughs at everything i throw at it.



Is this the ram you are using? CORSAIR XMS2 DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)?

If not, can you give me a link to the 2gb set you are using? Thanks.

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lionheart1327   01-27-2007 at 12:55:48 AM
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I'm getting this exact same setup, but I have two options for the RAM:

2x Kingston 1 GB DDR2 PC5300
or
2x Samsung 1 GB DDR2 PC6400

It would be the exact same price.

Now I know Kingston is better, but the Samsung is pc6400, so which would be better?

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outlw6669   01-27-2007 at 01:34:20 AM
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The ram Jake suggests would work great for you.

Just how far do you plan on overclocking your E6600?
If you keep it under 3.6GHz you could do just fine with the cheapest DDR2 800 ram avaliable.
After that you will have to push your FSB, and therefore your ram, past 400MHz (800MHz DDR @ 1:1).

Personaly I perfer Corsair for performance ram.
I am running this in my system @1101MHz no problem.

Lion, the Samsung would be the better buy.
It will give you better performance and more overclocking head room than the Kingston will.

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