Performance Ram- Any truth to it?

[gscone]

I currently have the following Ram in my system:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231122

With an E6850 C2D and IP35 Pro mobo.

Does it make sense to get some of the performance ram modules that are available today? What are my options? TIA!

 

[California Roll]

No.

 

[18 Is Number 1]

The numbers don't lie: http://www.overclock.net/intel...-than.html#post5104895

 

[n7]

For normal OCing, not really needed.

Here's a nice alternative: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820220293
Cheaper AR (assuming it comes back), & a guaranteed 800 4-4-4 is nice.
If you prefer to run 800 5-5-5 lower voltage, they'll do that instead.

Here's what i'd buy if on a budget RAM quest: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820146731

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: n7
For normal OCing, not really needed.

Here's a nice alternative: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820220293
Cheaper AR (assuming it comes back), & a guaranteed 800 4-4-4 is nice.
If you prefer to run 800 5-5-5 lower voltage, they'll do that instead.

Here's what i'd buy if on a budget RAM quest: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820146731

How about this
CORSAIR 4GB DDR2 800

 

[DSF]

Originally posted by: 18 Is Number 1
The numbers don't lie: http://www.overclock.net/intel...-than.html#post5104895

Everest is such a fun game!

Got any benchmarks of actual applications where it makes much of a difference?

 

[gscone]

I guess what I am asking for is if I were to change my current memory to a higher performance product- would I see significant performance improvements? I was looking at the following product: Crucial HyperX Ram

 

[California Roll]

Originally posted by: gscone
I guess what I am asking for is if I were to change my current memory to a higher performance product- would I see significant performance improvements? I was looking at the following product: Crucial HyperX Ram

No, you wouldn't.

If you're trying for a higher overclock and your current ram is holding you back, by all means try out higher rated ram.

Outside of that, replacing your current ram will give you a minuscule to zero performance improvement. It won't give you a single extra FPS in games. If you're looking for "significant" performance improvements, RAM isn't where you should be looking.

 

[gscone]

Originally posted by: California Roll

Originally posted by: gscone
I guess what I am asking for is if I were to change my current memory to a higher performance product- would I see significant performance improvements? I was looking at the following product: Crucial HyperX Ram

No, you wouldn't.

If you're trying for a higher overclock and your current ram is holding you back, by all means try out higher rated ram.

Outside of that, replacing your current ram will give you a minuscule to zero performance improvement. It won't give you a single extra FPS in games. If you're looking for "significant" performance improvements, RAM isn't where you should be looking.

Thanks for the info!!!