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Hi everyone,
I've almost got all the parts for my new build picked out. Here's the link to my original post for this build.

Here are the relevant parts I'm planning on getting: Core i7 920 (oc'd to 3,33ghz), Asus P6T SE

I'm having trouble figuring out what exactly I should be looking for when it comes to memory. I understand that I need to keep the memory voltage below 1.65 or the i7 might fry. I also understand that higher memory clock speeds and lower latencies are better. What I'm not too sure about is how all of these interact. OCZ makes a line of memory which is supposedly 'optimised' for core i7 processors, which I figure is a pretty safe choice. The OCZ PC3-10666 i7 Optimised modules run at 1333MHz with timings of 8-8-8-20 at 1.6 volts. The PC3-12800 modules from the same product line run at 1600mhz at 8-8-8-24 and 1.65 volts. So, the more expensive memory is clocked higher but has higher timings and a higher voltage. Does the clock speed advantage outweigh the timing and voltage disadvantage? Also, the OCZ 'core i7 optimised' memory seems to be a bit more expensive than DDR3 RAM from other manufacturers. Is their any reason to spend the extra?

Thanks for the help!
-Kanati

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Here is the RAM that I would choose. It's the best combination of low latency, high speed, and good price.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227381

If you have the budget, Mushkin has some great RAM, but they are pretty expensive.

------------------------------ CM HAF 932 - 300GB Velociraptor
GIGABYTE GA-EP45T-DS3R
E8500 - Sapphire 1Gb 4850
4G DDR3 OCZ Reaper 1333
Reply to aford10
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G.SKILL ftw :)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231247 $94.99 Free Shipping*
G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

Reply to Why_Me
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Well +1 for both
The price of the OCZ Platinum has gone up high...It was about $94 before rebates...
The current price of it, is making me to suggest the GSkillz over that one...
Well here is a good priced Mushkin...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820226028

Reply to gkay09
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Thanks for the help. I think I'll go with OCZ. They've never given me problems before and the price difference in Canada between the two is all of $9.

Reply to kanati
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OCZ makes good quality RAM. You should be happy with them.

+1 to why_me and gkay. The RAM they listed were also good options. That's a good price on those mushkins. G.Skill is always a good choice as well.

------------------------------ CM HAF 932 - 300GB Velociraptor
GIGABYTE GA-EP45T-DS3R
E8500 - Sapphire 1Gb 4850
4G DDR3 OCZ Reaper 1333
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