PC2-6400 vs PC2-8500 on ASUS P5K-E?

[shadin]

Hey guys,

About to start ordering for my new Intel build. Grabbing the ASUS P5K-E here and wondering what type of RAM to pair with it.

Is it worth paying more for PC2-8500 over PC2-6400? Either way I'm going to get Crucial Ballistix, a 2x1GB kit, just not sure if it would be beneficial to spend more. I'm pairing all this with an E2180 until the E8400's come out and are widely available.

 

[hank123]

how much are u going to OC? if your going to OC a lot then the 8500 might be better. I have the 6400 and have it running at 1100Mhz 5-5-5-5-15 timmings with 2.2 or 2.25 volts.
its fast. that 8500 should go faster.

 

[shadin]

Well when I get the E8400 my goal will be 4.0GHz. I believe that chip runs at a 9x multiplier, so I guess the PC2-6400 would be fine?

 

[Omsion]

So ~444 FSB - should be doable.