Memory question for an Asus P5E

[McAllinder]

I'm looking at buying an Asus P5E for my next build

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131219

It says on newegg that the memory stantard is DDR2 1200. Does this mean that this is the only type of memory that it can use? I concerned because Neweggs 1200 products seem to be limited Will it take any other type of ddr2 memory?

 

[evongugg]

Yes it will take any DDR2 up to 1200. Better not to exceed DDR2-800 for comptability reasons.
The memory you use depends on the processor. I choose always one step up form the FSB/2 speed of the processor.

 

[McAllinder]

I'm going to be using a Q6600. So maybe I should stick around 1066?

 

[McAllinder]

I've been looking up more mbs and am now considering an Asus P5E Deluxe

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131218

Would 1333 DDR3 be appropriate with a Q6600?

 

[evongugg]

DDR3 is still too expensive. Not worth it.
For DDR3 choose DDR3-1066 (minimum), DDR3-1333 or DDR3-1600.

If you go with the Q6600 and DDR2, get at least DDR2-533, better DDR2-666, best DDR2-800. It leaves you overclcocking room.

 

[McAllinder]

Ok, sticking with my original plan. I think Im going to go with the ddr2 800. Should cas 5 be alright or should I step up to cas 4? Is there that much of a difference? If not I think I'll go with the cheaper 5

 

[Andrius]

There's only a difference in some benchmarks and when compiling projects(application specific software) or encoding video. Maybe a frame or 2 here and there in games. C4 RAM usually overclocks a bit more.