PC6400 vs PC8500 Differences

[camcafe]

Hello,

What is the different between a 4GB (2x2) two memory types and which is better for gaming purposes? Thanks

PC6400 800MHZ (4-4-4-12) vs. PC8500 1066MHZ (7-7-7-18).

The PC8500 is about $30 more.

[18 is # 1]

Please give us the links to two sets you are interested in, or tell us how much you want to spend for how many GBs on what mobo and processor.

[JamesXP]

The PC8500 with 7-x-x-x timings is most definatly DDR3, not DDR2. not compatible.

[18 is # 1]

The PC8500 with 7-x-x-x timings is most definatly DDR3, not DDR2. not compatible.
DDR3 like this?
Brand Kingston HyperX
Model KHX8500AD2BK2/4GR
Type 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM
Tech Spec
Capacity 4GB (2 x 2GB)
Speed DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500)
Cas Latency 7
Timing 7-7-7-20
Voltage 2.0V
Heat Spreader Yes
Recommend Use High Performance or Gaming Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104062

[BeHappy]

Get some ram that can do at least 5-5-5-15-2T. GSkill is cheap and some of them overclock very nicely for the price. But you can usually find an amazing deal at the egg.

This isnt a bad deal at all, after rebate

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145197

[JamesXP]

7-7-7-12 is pathetic for DDR2, stay away.

[18 is # 1]

7-7-7-12 is pathetic for DDR2, stay away.

QFT