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    Desktop Memory Question?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Rodster, Jul 22, 2007.

  1. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    Alright fellas it's time to upgrade my system and i've narrowed down the three core components CPU, Mobo, and Memory. Here's what i'm buying:

    Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819115003

    MSI P35 Neo2-FR LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813130098

    G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231098

    Ok here's my question both the CPU and motherboard run at 1066mhz FSB memory that runs that clock speed is expensive. Can I get away with using PC-6400 memory even though it's clocked at 800mhz?

    This is for my gaming rig so i'm going after performance but at the same time I don't want to spend crazy money if i'm not going to yield the benefits.

    Total Cost for this upgrade is $438.88 :cool:
     
    Rodster, Jul 22, 2007
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  2. baddogboxer

    baddogboxer Notebook Deity

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    Wrong forum! :mad: Where is a Mod when you need one! :p

    Seriously am no expert on this but I don't think FSB and RAM speed are tied together, I went to Dell they have 1066 FSB w/677RAM, good luck! :)
     
    baddogboxer, Jul 22, 2007
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  3. Ethyriel

    Ethyriel Notebook Deity

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    That CPU won't really benefit from the faster memory, but if you ever stick a Penryn in that motherboard that might be different. Of course, you'd probably get more benefit from getting a P35 motherboard with DDR3, it's hard to tell just yet though.

    By the way, the Q6600 can be had for less than $300 now, quad core at the same speed for not a whole lot of premium.
     
    Ethyriel, Jul 23, 2007
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