6400 or 8500?

[shoudy]

Hi im looking to Overclock my e6500 chip.

http://processorfinder.intel.com/details.aspx?sSpec=SLGUH

Im not sure if i should buy normal 8500 memory -
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Memory/DDR2/DDR2+1066+%28PC8500%29/Corsair+XMS2+4GB+%282X2GB%29+DDR2+PC2-8500C5+1066MHz+Dual+Channel+Kit+?productId=36778&page=2&rqcType=

or high end 6400 memory -
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Memory/DDR2/DDR2+800+%28PC6400%29/Patriot+Viper+Extreme+Performance+4GB+%282x2GB%29+ DDR2+PC2-6400C4+800MHz+Dual+Channel+Kit+?productId=29822

[El Wayneo]

Hi,

No DDR2 RAM is gonna get to 1600Mhz.

Personally i would get the 1066Mhz RAM. Then set it to 800Mhz and as the OC the CPU the RAM catches up.

[Aaron]

I've always found Corsair XMS memory to be excellent Ram.. I'd definitely go for the faster corsair.

[Will]

My Corsair XMS2 memory won't overclock for **** :p

It hates going anywhere near 900MHz when stock is 800MHz.

[Aaron]

Mine did... Plus, if you actually read the first post, the stock speed of the corsair is 1066mhz..

[shoudy]

I guess ill go for the 1066, anyone know what i can clock this to stable? also max on stock volts? i heard its a good budget chip for OC, cheers :thumb:

[El Wayneo]

I got my E6300 form 2.8 upto 3.5 pretty easy on air.

[TheMadDutchDude]

I guess ill go for the 1066, anyone know what i can clock this to stable? also max on stock volts? i heard its a good budget chip for OC, cheers :thumb:

It all depends on the CPU. Every one is different and therefore you just have to experiment yourself. Keep an eye on temperatures and volts and you'll be fine.

[Zaim]

I've always found Corsair XMS memory to be excellent Ram.. I'd definitely go for the faster corsair.

+1 I always recommend Corsair and the 1066 is the best to get as it gives you more room for oc'ing