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theMonster

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Regarless of the cost (okay, not to exceed $1k for CPU), I'm going dual-core later this year. Whether or not to use Intel or AMD is undecided. AMD has said that their chip will fit current 939 boards though. With that knowledge, what speed memory should I get. I can squeeze a LOT more out of my mobile with faster memory and not have to spend as much later if I buy the memory now.
 
Something TCCD based will be your best bet most likely. GSkill LE seems to be runnig the best atm....
 
theMonster said:
speeds? DDR500? faster?

Yeah, but I also need to know what speed RAM to get. I'm confused somewhat by the bus multipliers that intel and amd are not using. I guess Hypertransport and the Intel equivalent will take 250mhz DDR500 and stick it on an x4 bus (or is it through 4 pipes) and call it a 1ghz bus speed, right?
 
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