Need some advice on upgrading to 2GB sticks

[mf_fm]

hi, i need some pro advice on new set of RAMs

this is my current build:

FX55 2.6, OC to 2.9, the last n one of the best possible single core exist
abit mobo AN8 32x
7900GTX single card

Kingston PC3200 512mb x 2, FSB 205, DDR400 KHX3200AK2/1G

i am wondering how far can i push my FSB with FX55, and new set of 2 x 1GB
a) which brand should i go for? and should i go with DDR400 again or go higher? for the maximum FSB which FX55 can deliver??

b) what timing of latency should i aim for?

c) how much am i looking for to spend? i have some idea, but hey if you can provide cool links to get great deal, i am down with it~


i need some real advice, money is not a problem, but of cause if paying less money can also achieve similar spec, no need to pay for extra expends

performance is my concern, i want the best possible FSB to reduce lagging when i do heavy duty - like intensive gaming then Alt + Tab out to do something else with no lag at all.

thank you guys, appreciate the pros!!

 

[sirheck]

well going from 2 512,s to 2 1gigs will be a bigger performance
boost than your oc.

 

[misry]

You want to shop for pc-6400 DDR 800 at least. There is some nice Crucial with 4-4-4-12 timings to be had for around $200. Look on newegg and drill down to your taste.

 

[mf_fm]

right-o-

i will look for more PC6400 sounds nice, saw some oc forum ppls are using that to archieve 800+ FSB, sh!t, i am so excited, can't wait to shop, lets pray for Black Friday Xmas!!

but 1 question, aren't PC6400 DDR2800??

can my mobo even support it?? its only a socket 939.....

 

[CompuTronix]

Your socket 939 FX-55 needs Corsair TWINX 2048 PC3500-LL (Low Latency) DDR438 at 2-3-2-6-1T. This is extrememly fast memory and OC's to 550Mhz at 2.75 volts.

http://www.corsairmemory.com/corsair/products/specs/TWINX2048-3500LL.pdf

Hope this helps. Enjoy!

 

[misry]

but 1 question, aren't PC6400 DDR2800??

I *really* need to quit posting when I'm working.

 

[CompuTronix]

Yes. PC 6400 is DDR2 800.

 

[mf_fm]

thx for the pros, however, TWINX2048-3500LL, can't find it any where, not even newegg have them, they dont even post PC3500, its either PC3200 or boom PC4000...

 

[LikesMacsToo]

I found on my 939 board a huge difference in performance even at stock speeds between the Kingston and these Corsair TWINX2048-3200C2PT. They are easily capable of oc but the biggest difference is quantity.