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triden   01-27-2008 at 08:59:25 PM

I'm building a new system to replace my P3 Dell (I'm way past due for an upgrade).

So far, I have a E8400 with a Gigabyte GA-P35-DS4. I'm looking for suggestions on which 4GB memory kit is better for OC.

1) Patriot 4GB (2x2gb) Extreme Performance Viper Series PC2 6400 (4-4-4-12-2T)
2) OCZ 4GB (2 x 2GB) PC2 6400 (5-4-4-18) 2.1v

A review I read recommended running the Patriot memory at stock speeds--it gave the best performance. The max OC 1024 5-5-5-18 at 2.35v results didn't provide enough performance increase to warrant running the memory at the high volts/speed.

How important is memory timings and do the stated memory timings for a kit bear any relationship to the memory's ability to OC? I would like to push the E8400 as fast a possible on air and do not want to find out the memory I choose is limiting the amount I can OC.

I've searched around the net and haven't found that much info/reviews relating to 4GB kits. The current prices are too good to pass up. Any suggestions??

Thanks.

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Beurling   01-29-2008 at 05:18:12 AM
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E8400 at 445FSB = 4ghz

Patriot 2x2gb should easily OC to that level. That's only a 90mhz overclock on the memory. Timings aren't very important, I would concentrate on making a stable 1:1 ratio with the processor first.

------------------------------ Intel C2D E8400 OC @ 3.6GHz.--TRUE 120 W/ Scythe S-Flex 28.0dB.--EVGA 8800GTS 512MB.--ASUS Maximus Formula X38 (0907).--Crucial Ballistix 2x1GB DDR2 4-4-4-12 @ 800Mhz.--WD 150gb Raptor.--Corsair 620HX Modular PSU.--Antec P182 Case.-- Vista 32bit.
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