G.skill PC2-6400 overclock?

[pocketx]

Just wanted to know if anybody had any experience with G.skill's 2x2gb PC2-6400 ram. Can it reach 450mhz easily? Or would I have to get the PC2-8000 one instead to reach that speed?

 

[DSF]

They're the same price right now on Newegg. I've heard they're essentially the same RAM, but I can't confirm that.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

my DDR2-1000 (PC2-8000)G.Skill says PC2-6400 in CPU-Z so mine are probably just higher binned modules that can clock higher.

if you're lucky you can probably hit DDR2 500 speeds. (should be pretty easy to do)

 

[myocardia]

My PC6400 G.Skill F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ will do 485 or 490/DDR 980ish @ 2.0v. My set of PC8000 F2-8000CL5D-4GBPQ will do at least 530/1060 DDR, but I haven't seen how far I can push it yet. Notice that they are the same part number exactly, except for the speed rating. I personally believe they have identical IC's, but don't know that for sure. It's very likely, though, because there are very few 2GB sticks with IC's that overclock well.

 

[TC91]

450mhz should be doable with 2.1v and CL5 timings, but no guarantees. but ddr2 pc8500+ is pretty much factory verified oc'ed 800mhz chips.

 

[n7]

It'll do DDR2-900, yes.

As has been mentioned, it's basically the same PSC ICs as G.Skill has in the DDR2-1000 PQs (& most of their other 2x2 GB kits).
It's binned a bit lower is all, so while i'd expect DDR2-1000 to be doable, i wouldn't count on a lot more without some luck.

I have the same kit in my secondary system, & it does at least DDR2-1000 5-5-5...i haven't bothered trying for more.