Is it important to get rlly good Ram

[JMoore]

I was wondering if it is important to get low latency/ high frequency RAM when overclocking? When I build my computer I am defintly getting a major brand (no generics or anything), but I was wondering if it will rlly hurt my overclock/ stability if I don't get the real high quality RAM? I am still a newb when it comes to overcloking. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[yourdeardaniel]

i don't think it would matter.. but you're better of sticking to name brand for quality and support.

low latency ram matters more on intel systems. u should get the ram with samsung tccd in anandtech review, http://www.anandtech.com/memory/showdoc.aspx?i=2145 like crucial ballistix or ocz pc3200 platinum rev. 2

 

[mrSHEiK124]

i personally have 1 GB of OCZ PC3200 Plat Rev. 2 and it can make a difference, the lower latency will help out, though not VERY noticable, its there.

 

[JMoore]

Thats to pricy for me, I was thinking of something below $200, and that would be getting real high for me.

 

[miketheidiot]

anything by a decent manufacturer should be fine.

 

[Mik3y]

get speed over latency. ddr pc-4200 low latency will beat out ddr pc-3200. the reason why some pc3200's oc so well is because they are oced to pc4200+ speeds.

 

[imported_whatever]

Originally posted by: yourdeardaniel
i don't think it would matter.. but you're better of sticking to name brand for quality and support.

low latency ram matters more on intel systems. u should get the ram with samsung tccd in anandtech review, http://www.anandtech.com/memory/showdoc.aspx?i=2145 like crucial ballistix or ocz pc3200 platinum rev. 2

ballistix is NOT tccd. it uses micron chips. however, it is very ocable in many cases, although it seems that some people have bad luck with it.

 

[Cheetah8799]

Originally posted by: JMoore
I was wondering if it is important to get low latency/ high frequency RAM when overclocking? When I build my computer I am defintly getting a major brand (no generics or anything), but I was wondering if it will rlly hurt my overclock/ stability if I don't get the real high quality RAM? I am still a newb when it comes to overcloking. Any help would be appreciated.

No, it's not required. If you want to overclock on your CPU, then just make sure you have ram that works, and make sure you get the cpu:ram ratio set properly so you aren't overclocking the ram.

Ram with better timing will run a bit faster than the value/generic stuff, but you may not notice it.

Also, as an example, if you get PC3500, it will give you a little extra above the 200mhz fsb if you want to overclock say an AMD XP mobile chip to a fsb higher than 200mhz and still keep a 1:1 cpu:ram ratio.

 

[effee]

How would you guys rate Corsair DDR400 PC3200 ram?

 

[ToddlerTN]

Kingston HyperX PC3200 Low-Latency got high marks in Anandtech's recent roundup. MWave.com sells a 1GB kit (2x512) for $267 right now, then they also have a $45 exclusive rebate which makes it $222, a pretty good deal if you ask me. I'm thinking of pulling the trigger myself.

 

[Avalon]

You may want to try this, which supposedly runs off CH-5 chips. If the default voltage and the low timings are any indication, it should have a decent ammount of headroom, and kicks butt in the sub $200 range.

 

[ToddlerTN]

Yeah I would love to try the Patriot memory, but my 2.8E will do 3.5Ghz, so I'm looking for memory that will do 250FSB. I don't believe I've seen anyone get the Patriot to go that high, but please tell me if I'm wrong. The $45 difference between the Patriot and the Kingston HyperX seems like the KHX is a better bet.

What kind of performance difference would I see though running performance RAM at 250FSB/1:1 vs. value RAM at 200FSB/5:4? If it's barely noticable, maybe I should just save the money and get some $160 Corsair Value RAM.

 

[zephyrprime]

Originally posted by: ToddlerTN
Yeah I would love to try the Patriot memory, but my 2.8E will do 3.5Ghz, so I'm looking for memory that will do 250FSB. I don't believe I've seen anyone get the Patriot to go that high, but please tell me if I'm wrong. The $45 difference between the Patriot and the Kingston HyperX seems like the KHX is a better bet.

What kind of performance difference would I see though running performance RAM at 250FSB/1:1 vs. value RAM at 200FSB/5:4? If it's barely noticable, maybe I should just save the money and get some $160 Corsair Value RAM.

Yeah, you'd need the patriot PC4000 kit to get that high and it cost a little more. You could try:

outpost

 

[ToddlerTN]

I know, the Patriot XBL is good stuff also, but Outpost doesn't have any Patriot modules in stock.