intel dp965lt--upgrade memory to the max 8GB

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Hi

i wanted to upgrade my memory in my desktop computer,
Motherboard: intel dp965lt
CPU: core 2 duo 6600 2.4Ghz
OS: win 7 64bit

i don't know what i need to buy ??
(I want to buy all of the 8 gb same brand and the same speed)

Dual Channel or not?

4 X 2048MB-800MHz DDR2-800 PC2-6400, 240p DIMM, 1.8v ?

OR

4 X 2048MB-667MHz DDR2-667 PC2-5300, 240p DIMM, 1.8v---Quantity of 4 ?


To get all 8 GB working in the Maximum Speed & best result and max out my motherboard....

Thank you very much for the help!!!!

 

[brarboy]

i am not sure if 8gb ram would worth for your system unless you are really into multitasking, plan to run virtual machines or do some heavy programming. Anyway, looking at your specs of motherboard both of options you specified will work on your board. For the better speed, you should pick up the 1st option with PC2-6400. But if you are really looking up for great speed, buy that RAM with as low Case Latency as you can get.
Enjoy

 

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so if i want the best result .....

i need to buy
4 X 2048MB-667MHz DDR2-667 PC2-5300, 240p DIMM, 1.8v

Dual Channel or not?

10x

 

[brarboy]

so if i want the best result .....

i need to buy
4 X 2048MB-667MHz DDR2-667 PC2-5300, 240p DIMM, 1.8v

Dual Channel or not?

10x

4 X 2048MB-800MHz DDR2-800 PC2-6400, 240p DIMM, 1.8v would be first priority if you get at same price or not more than $5 difference or cheaper, then you should go for it, else go with 4 X 2048MB-667MHz DDR2-667 PC2-5300, 240p DIMM, 1.8v. Difference won't be huge but check also check for lower CL value. Here is article for you which also suggest 4 X 2048MB-800MHz DDR2-800 PC2-6400 as first choice.
Your motherboard supports dual channel, so you will be getting best results with dual channel architecture rather than single channel.

 

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Thank you very much for the help!!!!