667 or 800 DD2 for Core 2 Duo @ 1333?

[dman25]

I'm purchasing a new PC (I would rather build my own but don't have the time.) The MB chipset is G33 (don't know the brand). Processor options are E4400 (2.0@800) or E6557 (2.3@1333). I selected the E6557, but now the only RAM options are 667 FSB. Will this work? I was thinking of going with the lowest mem option (1G@667), and then upgrading myself with 2G@800. Does this sound like a good plan?

thx, Don

 

[dman25]

BTW, this is a Dell. They said the MB supports 800/1066/1333 FSB. I'm not planning on any overclocking (not sure that the BIOS would allow it anyway), but just want the ideal RAM for the CPU.
don

 

[bornking]

ideal ram is 800 fsb.
looks like dell is putting one over on you.
build it yourself and save thei 20% markup.
have you read about their recent earnings reports? they made that cash from you.

 

[dman25]

Dell is putting one over on me how? In the saying what FSB the MB supports? In all it doesn't seem like a bad deal - I found a $350 coupon code I'm using. With busy schedule and 2 small kids at home I just don't have the time now to build my own system. I don't play games, just looking for a basic PC for office apps, music, and maybe some photo/video editing.
don

 

[bornking]

your mobo and CPU need 800 FSB ram to avoid bottlenecking.
THat is how they put one over on you.

 

[killerb255]

Actually, it will work...just barely.

DDR stands for "Double Data Rate." Divide the number by 2 and you have the true FSB that is set in the BIOS.

Intel chips from the P4s into the Core 2 CPUs have quad pumped FSBs. Divide that number by 4 and you have the true FSB that is set in the BIOS.

In this case, 667 / 2 is roughly 333. 1333 / 4 is roughly 333.

You won't be able to overclock your CPU without better RAM.

 

[dman25]

Right, so by getting the minimum 1G@667 built in the system and then replacing with my own 2G@800, I'm doing the right thing. Newegg has

Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model BL2KIT12864AA804

$109 w/$40 rebate, which is close to what Dell charges for 2G@667 upgrade.

 

[wrenrd007]

Yes that will be your best deal instead of buying it all from dell. Just dont forget to take out the Dell ram and you should be good.

 

[dman25]

Thanks all for the advise.

 

[starcraftfanatic]

get something other than dell, you cant OC a dell

 

[apache_lives]

whatever people are saying, for FSB 1333, the ideal ram for full bandwidth is PC5300/DDR2 667 (fsb:ram ratio at 1:1)