what Mushkin memory would you recommend?

blackrain

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I am looking at the following components for an all-around PC (gaming, office work, Internet, multimedia, etc)

Newegg:

AMD Phenom II X4 940 Deneb 3.0GHz Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Black Edition Processor Model HDZ940XCGIBOX - Retail
Item #: N82E16819103471

BIOSTAR TA790GXB A2+ AM2+/AM2 AMD 790GX ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813138143

SAPPHIRE 100258-1GHDMI Radeon HD 4850 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
Item #: N82E16814102837

mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 996580 - Retail
Item #: N82E16820146726

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mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 996599 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820146785



I have read that some people are having problems with 1066 memory. I want this to be a worry free install. Anyone know if I can expect any problems with the 1066 choice? Should I go with the PC2 6400 memory? It just seems like the 1066 is a better choice for $7 more.


Edit: If I decide to go with the PC2 6400, what do you think of the Mushkin memory that I chose above?
 

Blain

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* Timings are almost meaningless these days. I use timings only as a reference to quality when I'm looking to make a purchase.
* I always stick to memory that's volted in adherence to the JEDEC standard for the DIMM type I'm considering.
DDR = 2.6v
DDR2 = 1.8-1.9v
DDR3 = 1.5v