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n°1770838
05-22-2008 at 07:55:35 AM

Hi guys,

I'm not overclocking, just building a pc as is.

which memory(speed, type) would go best with Intel's core 2 duo (E8400 / 3.00GHz Socket 775 1333MHz) processor? Do I need dual channel ddr2 or would dual channel ddr3 perform better? What should be the memory speed?

I also was considering buying a Phenom, maybe you can drop a word or two about that and what memory would fit AMD?

Any other related advice would be greatly appreciated, I'm searching for a proper motherboard as well. I dont need SLI, I'm cool with one graphics card.

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n°1770853
05-22-2008 at 10:23:43 AM

Hello and welcome to the forums mate :)

Go for DDR2 because:

1_The difference between DDR2 and DDR3 isnt much(its not noticeable)
2_DDR2 RAMs are very cheap now

I say go for a good P35 board like ASUS P5K or GIGABYTE P35 DS3L with a DDR2 800 RAM (If u dont OC then the timings arent important)
Brands like OCZ,CORSAIR,GEIL,G.SKILL,CRUCIAL...... are good


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n°1770880
05-22-2008 at 03:10:07 PM

Thank you very much for advice.

If I were to overclock it later on, what memory/mobo should I go with?

By the way, can you guys direct me to a website where I can read all about choosing memory by rocessor / mobo type and all the fsb speeds and such? Intel vs Amd stuff as well in there? If I could read all this up, i would not bug you

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n°1770882
05-22-2008 at 03:27:28 PM

As long as you buy ram that meets the motherboard's standard, it will be fine for normal operation. It also cant hurt to check the motherboard and ram manufacturer's website for certified compatible products. Always buy ram of a reputable name with a lifetime warranty that isnt voided by overclocking if you choose to do so. Reading reviews on newegg.com can give you good insight as to user opinion of specific items. Check the review and if 1000 out of 1050 people love a product, its a safe bet you you will too.

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n°1770885
05-22-2008 at 03:32:53 PM

I'm just wondering if I need dual channel ram, and is 800mhz enough if I choose to overclock it computer

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n°1770891
05-22-2008 at 04:03:33 PM

If u want to OC then those motherboards are very good still
And for the RAM go for a DDR2 800 RAM with 4-4-4-x or lower timings


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n°1770892
05-22-2008 at 04:12:06 PM

DDr2 dual channel or just DDR2?

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n°1770893
05-22-2008 at 04:10:15 PM

Anonymous wrote :

Hi guys,

I'm not overclocking, just building a pc as is.

which memory(speed, type) would go best with Intel's core 2 duo (E8400 / 3.00GHz Socket 775 1333MHz) processor? Do I need dual channel ddr2 or would dual channel ddr3 perform better? What should be the memory speed?

I also was considering buying a Phenom, maybe you can drop a word or two about that and what memory would fit AMD?

Any other related advice would be greatly appreciated, I'm searching for a proper motherboard as well. I dont need SLI, I'm cool with one graphics card.


Yes, dual channel memory is a must
Go for 4G(2X2G) sticks from G.SKILL,CRUCIAL,MUSHKIN,DOMINATOR (DDR2 800)


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n°1770901
05-22-2008 at 04:41:00 PM

Ok, so far here's what I'm going for:

1. Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L mobo
2. Intel Core 2 Duo E8400

Now I have to decide between 2gb or 4g of ram, dono if I actualy need 4gb? Will I have noticeble difference in speed/performance? I'm having trouble finding 4-4-4-x timing ones (shopping at tigerdirect .ca / canadacomputers .com)

IS it worth buying a sata drive? will it increase speed vs ide hard drves I have? I dont care much about space, dont need much, but speed is an important factor.

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n°1770903
05-22-2008 at 04:52:11 PM

If u can afford 4GB go for it


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n°1770921
05-22-2008 at 05:49:08 PM

only patriot has 4-4-4 4 2x2gig ddr2 and reviewers say it wont overclock right... any advice?

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n°1770922
05-22-2008 at 05:51:10 PM

Which reviews? The shop costumer reviews? if so the dont listen to them
Shop Costumer reviews like newegg reviews are %90 incorrct

Patriot is a good brand and that RAM that u have choosed is very good IMO
It has 2.1 voltage +4-4-4-12 timings right?


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n°1770928
05-22-2008 at 06:45:17 PM

2.2 voltage,

http://canadacomputers.com/index.p [...] AM.346.307

I'm trying to see if I can find something similar but little cheaper, If I dont find anything this memory should do right?

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n°1770934
05-22-2008 at 07:10:31 PM

I am using this Memory:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231122

I have run this ram at 870mhz without a hitch. I have heard of people running as high as 900mhz.

The DDR Ram List listed this ram as some having Micron D9 chips.

Has anyone got the link to "DDR Ram list" to work lately or know of a new link?

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n°1770939
05-22-2008 at 07:45:27 PM

Anonymous wrote :

only patriot has 4-4-4 4 2x2gig ddr2 and reviewers say it wont overclock right... any advice?


Crucial Ballistics Red Line sticks are 4-4-4-12
I thought you'll not overclock !!
Anyway even if you'll OC you do not have a problem
You do not need to OC memory
Your processor E8400 at default is running at 333MHz FSB and you need DDR2 667 not 800
So you have more than enough
Actually you can OC your processor up-to 3.6 GHz by pushing FSB to 400
And the memory required will be DDR2 800
It will run amazingly in ratio 1:1 with your FSB
Forget OC your RAM and get your sticks ASAP, they are running out of stock
and manufacturers started transfering to DDR3

SATA HDD of course faster than IDE
WD Raptor 150 GB is the best
Also WD RE2 750GB is excellent one


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