Considering new build..........need advice

adarryl

I am considering a new build using the Intel E6750 w 1333 fsb: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16819115029

and a Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813128059

I am debating between these two RAM sets:

Mushkin PC2 6400 w 400 fsb (DDR2 800)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820146118

Kingston PC2 5300 w 333 fsb (DDR2 667)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820134046

Considering the CPU @ 1333 fsb and the mobo, which RAM would you recommend and why? This would be a gamer btw. THX!

FWIW, I used to be a Corsair fan but their quality has slid with DDR2 so other than that I would be open to suggestions.

lemonlime

Definitely stick with PC2-6400 (DDR2-800). You'll get the best performance out of the box, even without overclocking. Are you looking to overclock?

adarryl

No immediate plan to overclock. Just want to make sure I don't limit the potential by going with the wrong speed. DDR2 667 would be in sync with the cpu fsb but probably would limit potential tweaks?

broady81

Agreed, and I do believe Mushkin isn't too shabby at overclocking if my memory service me correctly, but I'm not sure of this line at this price - all depends if you're willing to void some warranties

In response to your later question, I do believe DDR2 800 would offer a significant out of the box performance boost compared to DDR2 667 - it runs faster evidently (from title), and I was under the impression the memory doesn't sync with FSB, it has it's own divider (sync would not matter therefore) :rolleyes2 Sorry if this is of no help, I would just recommend the latter :smiles: