Memmory speed question for overclocking...

[ericlp]

CPU = Q9550 - Stepping E0
MOBO = GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775 Intel P45
RAM = OCZ Fatal1ty Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) 5-4-4-18 timming.

Anyway, I want to over clock it...


The only reason I got that RAM was because it was on sale for 20 bucks.

Tho, I'm think of trying to over clock the chip to 3.2 on air. I don't really want to touch the VID this chip is an EO stepping I guess we'll see how it goes when I get all the parts.

My question is... Should I go for higher speed RAM? Like say this stuff?

G.Skill DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel? Will I see a big jump in performance with faster ram?

Does RAM really play a big part in overclocking?


Thanks a lot!

 

[Martimus]

That RAM will work up to a CPU overclock of 3.4GHz on the Q9550 with a 1:1 ratio. You don't have to worry about getting faster RAM.

 

[ericlp]

That was quick.... Thanks Martimus. Already got the chip and ram, just waiting on the MOBO. Maybe tomorrow.

 

[Martimus]

No problem. Good luck with your expected overclock.

I just built a computer for my roommate on Saturday with a Q9550 and a ASUS P5Q Pro, but I didn't overclock it at all (Although I did install a Xigmatek S1283, so we shouldn't have too many problems if he decides he does want to overclock it.) It was actually the easiest build I have ever had. It is the first time I haven't had to deal with IDE cables, and that made the cable management portion pretty simple.

 

[Dadofamunky]

IDE = Good Riddance

 

[cmdrdredd]

Just for reference, look at the specs in my sig. I run a C1 Q9550 at 3.6Ghz with 425Mhz FSB 1:1 memory for 850Mhz DDR. It's not high performance memory, not even as nice as what you have.