Need help selecting correct ddr2 memory

[davehaze]

Hi, I'm putting together a new c2d system using a Gigabyte DS3 mboard and am a bit confused on what memory to get. I want 2 gigabytes of ddr2 800 (pc6400) and after reading some posts about issues with memory chips that need more than 1.8volts to run and how some with this mboard have trouble getting different types of ram to boot up and post I would like those who know a bit more about this issue to point me to some memory that will work with this board. I want to overclock a little later and any help would be appreciated, thanks!

 

[Xvys]

I would get the Crucial Ballistix PC6400. Some other brands often have similar Micron chips to the Ballistix, sometimes not. Toms Hardware just did a review of 8 popular PC6400 brands. Of course the Ballistix was tops in every category, but weren't recommended because the cost the most. I believe most new chips automatically adhere to the Jedec standards of 1.8v and have no problem at first boot.