RAM which speed is best? 3200, 3500, 3700, 4000

TheSilverBack · TweakNOOB Joined: 18 Sep 2003 Posts: 11

I mean I understand that they come running stock at 400, 433, 466, and 500mhz respectively.

But which do I want?

Ok here are my concerns.

1-Would like to have the best rig which is reasonably possible... I am considering either the new Abit IC7-G IIMAX or the Chaintech Zenith 9CJS

2- I would therefore like to purchase whichever ram is justifiable for overclocking abilities (If I can only push the 2.4 and motherboard to 3.3Gig, what the point of having PC4200?)

3-Money is a concern as I dont want to spend so much on ram that it nullifies the saving of overclocking.

4- If at all possible it would be nice to be able to keep warranty status.

I'm sure all you guru's realize by now that I dont really know what I'm talking about, but I do know what I want in the end.

(p.s. never OC'd RAM and I dont want to break it without warranty.)

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CUBiK · Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2003 3:40 am Post subject:

If I were you, I'd definately go for the ABit, because it is one of the best overclocking boards around. It's up to you what RAM you get because I think you could get 3.3 out of some decent 3200, maybe Corsair or similar dual channel. To get that kind of speed you'll also need some good cooling. A few system fans and a decent copper heatsink such as a ThermalRight will set you on your way. I'm also in the same situation as you and money is of the essence.... hehe

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alexvdl · SirTweaksabit Joined: 05 Aug 2003 Posts: 311

Overclocking pretty much voids warranties. And trying to return RAM that you fried becuse of OC'ing is pretty much frowned upon.
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icyrus76 · Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2003 10:41 am Post subject:

at least there's an excuse..haha..u put Thermal compound on any AMD chip, ur screwed..lol..not for coolin, but it voids the warrenty so i heard..

[TN] Nathan · ALMIGHTY PWNER! Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Posts: 7406

Yip, anything other than the black pad that is on some of the cpu's.

Who cares, just OC da biatch.
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eli · SirTweaksabit Joined: 08 Feb 2003 Posts: 256

actually, toothpaste has been proven to work as a thermal compound. It'll only last you like 3 days though..lol