Memory???

[imported_Salamander]

I am getting the Intel D975XBX2 mobo and the Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 Conroe for a new build. I will be getting either Corsair or Crucial memory.

The computer will be used for video editing, some gaming, and general use (web surfing, email, etc.). I am interested in memory that is stable and fast, and compatible with the mobo and processor above. Overclocking is not a big priority. Flashing lights on the memory is not something I need either.

Any opinions on the best memory to get?

 

[Atheus]

If you're not overclocking then just get the cheapest sticks that will do the speeds and timings you want. If you are serious about overclocking then there's a lot to think about - chips, voltages, how well it works with your specific memory controller and motherboard, etc etc.

 

[imported_Salamander]

Originally posted by: Atheus
If you're not overclocking then just get the cheapest sticks that will do the speeds and timings you want. If you are serious about overclocking then there's a lot to think about - chips, voltages, how well it works with your specific memory controller and motherboard, etc etc.

As this is my first build, I'm not sure what speeds and timings I should be looking for. I'm interested in suggestions.

If I decided to try my hand at overclocking, what recommendations do you have given the mobo and processor I am getting?