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I really hate the use the word synergy... but I couldn't think of a better one :lol Anyway, I'm finalizing the parts on my new rig and I wanted to make sure that everything I've picked out will work well TOGETHER. I remember reading a while back that memory timings are linked with CPU speeds somehow? and that there are ideal settings to use or something like that? It's been about 5 years since I've built my own computer so my memory is a little fuzzy. I may be making stuff up, and if that's the case just tell me I'm making stuff up!
These are the parts in question:
CPU:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Yorkfield 2.66GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115042 - $340
Mobo:
GIGABYTE GA-X48-DS4 LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128336 - $235
Memory:
2x OCZ Reaper HPC 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227289 - $98
Also, please let me know if there are any other considerations I should be looking into! Thanks!!! 
Looks good chief. Everything should work just fine. Don't forget the PSU. That is just as important as the rest of your gear. Which one are you getting?
You might have to tweak your FSB
RAM ratio if it defaults to 1:1...I am not sure what the GA-X48 bios does. It wouldn't hurt to Google up a good RAM document to catch up on the RAM timings or scan through the memory section here. Good luck.
your basic 4-4-4-12 timings or 3-3-3-12 timings are standard for everything now pretty much
why do you need an x48 mobo though?
they seem like a waste of money IMO but thats just me.
id wait for a p45 or get the x38
because x48 is ddr3 mem only i believe and wont work with ddr2
x38 or p35 mobos ftw cheap, overclock well, and support your RAM
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