What ram to get with a p35 motherboard to overclock

[gamerxx13]

I am planning to build a new computer this winter break. I want to be able to overclock the most I can from the e6750 chip I am going to purchase. I am going to use:

Processor:
E6750 2.6
Motherboard:
GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS4 (rev. 2.0)
Ram:
G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066
or
4x1 GB Crucial 1066

So the question is what is the better ram, 2 sticks of G Skill or 4 sticks of Crucial 1066 ram. Thanks. I heard having 2 sticks runs better for overclocking then 4 sticks, but I am not sure. Thanks!

 

[Quiksilver]

4X 1GB = Harder to break 500FSB.
2x 1GB = Easier to break 500FSB

Crucial used only Micron's D9 IC's and I don't think G.Skill does on their value series.

 

[brawleyman]

I personally haven't overclocked or used 4 sticks of ram, but I have always used 2 sticks running dual channel. I have, however, done lots of research on this subject before. It seems that for the most part, using just 2 sticks has been the best for performance because when you add those extra 2 sticks, the timing is required to change because you are using double the number of slots and therefore slows down your timing and hurting your performance. I would stick with 2 sticks of ram, whether it be 2x1gb or 2x2gb for maximum efficiency. I am not really familiar with the different brands of ram that you could use, but my personal favorite has always been Corsair. Maybe if you do a little research and compare the 2 brands or the amount of ram, that could help you finalize your decision.

Just my 2 half-a-pennies!

 

[Quiksilver]

Your timing doesn't change just the command rate, instead of 1t your using 2t.

 

[brawleyman]

I am sorry...I meant command rate...I don't know where my head is today! Anywho, I agree with Quicksilver, go with the 2 sticks of 1Gb and that will allow you to overclock those suckers! The C2D and the ram ought to overclock very well together.

 

[gamerxx13]

What do you mean quicksilver by crucial only uses Micron D9 IC while GSKILL doesnt. What is the difference? I want to be able to go to 4 gigs of 1066 ram, which is what i want to use because i want to overclock my E6750 from 206 to about 3.4. If I get 1066 I will not have to put extra pressure on the ram if i were to go with 800. But with the 1066 i can overclock without having to adjust the timings. On Newegg, GSKILL was the only one selling 4gig on 2 sticks for about 150 which is reasonable. I could not find a better deal.

 

[Quiksilver]

The memory chips on the module themselves is what I am talking about, it's already a known fact the Micron D9's tend to overclock better than say Infineon or Promos (for example).
I also didn't say G.Skill doesn't use Micron D9's I said I don't think their Value Series does; which is basically the stuff that comes without heat spreaders.

I also don't know how well 2x 2GB modules over clock due to the higher density.

 

[gamerxx13]

Do you know where I can find out if is using the micro D9? Also do you know where I can find out how effective it is to use two sticks of 4 gig ram for overclocking?

here is the ram i am planning to get @ newegg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...20231128&Tpk=G%2bskill

tell me what you think.

 

[Quiksilver]

Originally posted by: gamerxx13
Do you know where I can find out if is using the micro D9? Also do you know where I can find out how effective it is to use two sticks of 4 gig ram for overclocking?

here is the ram i am planning to get @ newegg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...20231128&Tpk=G%2bskill

tell me what you think.

http://ramlist.ath.cx/ddr2/

and yes it does use Micron D9's

 

[QuixoticOne]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231145
G.SKILL 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1000 (PC2 8000) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
$154.99
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That's rated to 500Mhz, so 500x8 = 4000 = 4GHz at your CPU's x8 max. multiplier.

I doubt your CPU will go that high or any higher, not at least without water cooling
and a pretty lucky fast CPU.

And of course the RAM probably will OC to at least 520 so 520x8=4160, and I RARELY
hear of any C2Ds OCed to that level or faster except maybe on phase change cooling
or a HEFTY water cooled setup. Not 24x7 stable at reasonable temperatures anyway.

So I think 500MHz RAM is plenty for your OC.

 

[ghost recon88]

It says those G-Skills that are DDR2-8000 2x2GB have Powerchip on them instead of D9. Anyone heard of those?

 

[n7]

Originally posted by: ghost recon88
It says those G-Skills that are DDR2-8000 2x2GB have Powerchip on them instead of D9. Anyone heard of those?

Yes they're Powerchips.

Some people are basically not getting much higher than 500 MHz at all; others are getting 550 MHz.

Maybe not the best overclocking RAM out there, but 500 MHz is damn good for the price considering it's a 2x2 GB kit.

If you want something more likely suited for heavier OCing, Mushkin 2x2 GB kits would likely be a better option.