DDR3 - which speed?

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Last response: November 9, 2009 8:08 PM in Memory

twodoctors

November 8, 2009 11:34:46 PM

I have just ordered a Foxconn Blackops X48 motherboard. I will be using my trusty Q6600 G0.

I just want some opinion on which speed of DDR3 ram I should go for. I am looking at the GSkill Ripjaws 2x2gb DDR3 1600 and the 1333. Any opinion? http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?product_id=39... I am in UK.

Adrian

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Maziar

Memory Master

Motherboard Master

November 9, 2009 5:53:06 AM

Budget? + are you going to OverClock too ?

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twodoctors

November 9, 2009 6:12:05 AM

As low as possible... I am JUST willing to pay the £70 for the GSkill ones.

Yes, I am going to overclock.

Thanks.

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Maziar

Memory Master

Motherboard Master

November 9, 2009 7:13:38 AM

That Gskill is good and here are 2 other good options:
OCZ Platinium 4GB DDR3 1333 with 7-7-7-20 timings:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY...

and this Patriot model which is DDR3 1066 and has 6-6-6-20 timings:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY...

Both are very good and have good timings

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4745454b

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Motherboard Authority

November 9, 2009 3:47:07 PM

I wouldn't bother with DDR3 on a FSB setup. Everything will slow down once your memory transfers onto the bus. If you have already bought a DDR3 mobo, either sell it and move back to DDR2, or just buy some DDR3-1333.

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OvrClkr

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November 9, 2009 8:08:23 PM

Get 1333Mhz modules with the lowest timings possible.

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