Memory Speed Difference

[matrix5646]

I just built a new pc with a GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R INTEL P35 and a CORE 2 DUO E6750. But I'm using my old ram 667mhz memory from my old system for now. Is there a large speed difference if i spend the money to get 800mhz or 1066 mhz memory? *i got the board that does not support the DDR III memory*. Just curious what the downside is of using the slower memory. THanks! I know 800mhz memory is relatively cheap now..but didn't want to waste the money for a 2% speed boost.

 

[montag451]

I don't know the specifics for definite, but it would definitely depend on what you use the system for -
If it is for surfing/watching dvd's, then it might help things load up 5% quicker (would you notice that?), but if you are editing video, you might save a few seconds here and there.

I very much doubt that there would be a massive decrease in speed on most apps.

 

[matrix5646]

Primary purpose will be for gaming was thinkign spending the extra money on a card..going for the 640mb card over the 320 mb card would give me more of a boost then getting fasting system memory..

 

[montag451]

Most likely.
Best to check in pc gaming forum
http://forums.anandtech.com/ca...tid=80&flcache=2886572
They might be more knowledgeable about specifics.

 

[matrix5646]

Will do. thanks!

 

[PurdueRy]

No...it wouldn't help as your CPU is running slower than the bus speed the ram is rated at. RAM will only run as fast as is required.

 

[montag451]

Nice one