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Ausmus   10-07-2008 at 09:53:48 PM

I am currently building a new machine and plan on OCing. I plan on using a Q9550 and 8GB GSkill SDRAM DDR2 800 in a Rampage Formula board. My main question is will the memory being DDR2 800 pose a hindrance to the OCing process? AKA should I go with something higher. Also, I have been questioning stock voltages for memory. Is there something I should be looking for more than less in terms of stock voltages for memory?

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br3nd064   10-07-2008 at 11:19:41 PM
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It won't pose a hindrance. You'll be able to get the q9550 to 3.4ghz without overclocking the ram. I'd recommend low-voltage ram (<2.0v) because I've had better experiences with those over 2.1-2.4v ram.

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shortstuff_mt   10-07-2008 at 11:36:56 PM
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This RAM is highly recommended since it has good timings at the DDR2 standard 1.8v.

 

mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820146731 $76.99 -$20.00 MIR

 

Any DDR2 RAM with voltages over 1.8v are already overclocked/overvolted from the factory which may limit your own overclocking. As stated, DDR2 800 RAM will allow the Q9550 to run at 3.4GHz, which is towards its upper level anyway. RAM that runs at 1.8v should also run cooler and last longer than higher voltage RAM.


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