Is there any reason for high end RAM if you are not overclocking?

[4fingerwu1]

Ok From what I understand the highest FSB is 800 mhz which would utilize PC3200 RAM-
So would there be any advantage at all to having RAM higher than PC3200 if you were not overclocking?
I was under the impression that this could acually hurt performance if the FSB and RAM were not in sync
Thanks

 

[QTPie]

IMO, there's no reason to get higher speed if you're not O/Cing. But make sure that you get the good RAM, or you'll have problems with intermittent locked up, blue screen, etc.

 

[Jumpem]

More expensive ram usually has better timings. That will help at stock memory speeds.

 

[EeyoreX]

More expensive does not always = better. Get quality RAM, from names that are trusted. I personally prefer Corsair or Crucial. To answer your question, not really. Previously, "more future-proofing" was an argument, but as DDRII is around the corner, this arguement is largely irrelevent.

\Dan

 

[Jayczar]

I agree, just get good quality RAM that meets your needs.

 

[Markfw]

Well, sometimes faster ram than needed can add to stability when the mobo or ram is just a little under spec.

 

[EmoshBZ]

I have 1 gig of Infineon ram pc3200 running on my asus k8V deluxe (ram approved). Anyone has an opinion on Infineon ram?