Memory for Core 2 duo

Missing Ghost

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Oct 31, 2005
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Hi all,
I want to try out Core 2 duo and the Intel 965 chipset.
What kind of memory do I need? 533mHz, 667mHz, 800mHz or 1066mHz?
Thanks.
 

stevty2889

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Overclocking or not? If you aren't 533 is fine, if you are, depends on how much you want to OC..
 

Pabster

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At stock clocks, you need PC4200 (533) DDR2.

To do any overclocking, you're going to want faster RAM. PC5300 (667) or PC6400 (800).
 

Howard

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You can use it if you like, but there's no benefit with 667 and very little with 800.