PC2700 DDR vs PC3200 DDR

[CoBRaXT]

Currently I have an Athlon XP @ 2.25ghz (250fsb) but since I only have 512MB of PC2700 memory, the ram is running at 166mhz.

Would there be a noticable difference in speed if I upgraded my memory to say, PC3200 or maybe PC4000 and ran my ram at 250mhz also?

Thanks.
David

 

[imported_whatever]

yes there would. AXPs do MUCH worse with a RAM divider than running it 1:1

 

[CoBRaXT]

Should I go with PC4000 or go with PC3200 and hope it overclocks? 😀
Also, how much of a performance boost are we looking at?

 

[AristoV300]

You would be better off getting PC-4000. If not make sure you get PC-3200 that uses TCCD chips like PQI Turbo or OCZ Platinum.

 

[CoBRaXT]

How can I tell if which ones are TCCD?

 

[CoBRaXT]

Would this one have TCCD chips?

 

[JohnAn2112]

No those don't have TCCD chips. Look for the OCZ PC3200 EL Platinum Revision 2.

Edit: Here you go.

TCCD chips should have memory timings at 2-2-2-5 at PC3200 speeds.

 

[Dough1397]

yeah and they sghould also cost alot... (its true, really it is.... )