Memory for new build

[Goi]

Hi,

I'm gonna build a new i5-2500K/Z68 based system with 2x4GB memory. Will be doing some light overclocking with it. Wondering if the PC16000 memory are worth it, or will I be better off saving some money and going with cheaper, slower memory?

 

[theAnimal]

Not much point in higher clocked ram with Sandy Bridge since OCing is done by increasing multiplier not Bclk. Save your money.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Not much point in higher clocked ram with Sandy Bridge since OCing is done by increasing multiplier not Bclk. Save your money.

+1

 

[Termie]

But see this before you make up your mind: http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/memory/display/sandy-bridge-ddr3_7.html#sect0. You don't need fast memory to overclock, but you might need it to get the most out of your overclock.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

But see this before you make up your mind: http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/memory/display/sandy-bridge-ddr3_7.html#sect0. You don't need fast memory to overclock, but you might need it to get the most out of your overclock.

I guess it comes down to a personal choice, more money for extra FPS that might be high enough already to not be noticed, over saving some money. I would go with saving money, for me smooth FPS is all I care about, doesn't have to be the max FPS.

 

[Goi]

Thanks. Guess I'll get some Kingston 1333MHz ValueRAM 🙂