Overclocked cpu and ram

rogue woopa

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whats the fastest ram an overclocked i7 could use. lets say 3.8-4gh does using 2000 9-9-9 ram give better performance that 1600 8-8-8 ram??

and does having faster ram make it easier to get a higher stable clock or is that just bs.

 

RJR

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007611%20600006147&IsNodeId=1&name=DDR3%202500%20%28PC3%2020000%29

In benchmarks yes, in real world apps very little difference.

It gives you more options, if you are just OCing to 3.8-4.0 GHz it won't make a difference.