My RAM

Ok. I have PC-3200 and i plan on using it to OC my Venice. It is Corsair valueselect 1GB(512x2). Will this hold me back considerably?

quite probably. You can always run the memory with a different ratio than the standard one.

Ok. Thanks for helping a newbie.

i hav that same ram and i can get it to 240-245 on stock voltage hope this helps

you might want to consider buying memory that uses TCCD chips. everyone here seems to be doing good with the Gskill so i would reccomend those. if you're on a budget, i would reccomend getting either the patriot XBL or PQI Turbo pc4000 that uses TCCD.

Hynix D5 is another option. it wont OC as high as TCCD but it is much cheaper. i'm pretty sure hynix tops out arount 275-280 FSB while most TCCD will go to around 290-300+(with brainpower PCB)