memory questions plz help

[Gingerade]

well im thinking about getting some new ram but theres a problem that my friends saying.
i wanna get this ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145015

currently i am using the 1 gig of ram that came with my gateway pc that i took the parts from. the thing is that it is also 5400 speed so hes saying there will be no difference at all because its the same speed. when i get the ram i will also be getting the c2d e6600. so with that ram and the processor will i see a diff in my games from my pent d 820 and 1 gig. i also have a 8800gts but its getting bottlenecked i guess cuz i only get like 30fps in css when theres a bunch of ppl.

 

[XMSYellowbeard]

What MOBO are you going to use the Corsair with and do you plan to OC?

 

[Gingerade]

rite now im using a cheapo biostar that can hold ddr2 and c2d then after i get c2d i will be running it on a 680i mobo most likey.and i might overclock the e6600 a bit

 

[XMSYellowbeard]

Does that Biostar MOBO allow you to change the memory voltages? If it does not, you may have issues with the XMS memory as it needs more voltage than your MOBO can supply. I'd suggest the Value Select memory for that board "IF" you cannot adjust voltages on it.

 

[billdcat4]

Yea, so says Dr Corsair.

Im a Kman though, and Kingston value ram usually has better compatibility.

Get the Kingston Value Ram 2gb DDR2 667 for $90. Since its 1.8v it should work fine without any voltage changes.

However, the Corsair will OC much better. Then again, you arent meant to OC value ram. So i guess its up to what you want to do.