Problems choosing RAM for oc A64-M

kabob983

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I'm a little lost on the topic of memory coupled with overclocking. Read the post and still need a little help...

I'm finishing up my A64-M setup right now but I'm trying to figure out how to finish off the build. The HTT is overclocked from 200x10 to 230x10, and I want to run the system on a 1:1. HOWEVER, I'm using a mobo that will not allow me to change the voltage going to the memory (ASRock K8S8X), so should I aim for PC3700 memory if I want to achieve this 1:1, or will I not be able to reach it w/o changing the voltage (capped at 2.65v I believe)

Any ideas?

Also, is Kingston Hyper-X PC3700 with 3-4-4-8 1T good RAM, or should I look elsewhere (OCZ Gold Rev. 3 is like $50 more...which I'd like to avoid if at all possible. It's "supported voltage" is also 2.8v, which I can't hit...would that hinder me?)

http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=20-144-136&depa=1

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

-Kabob
 
Most RAM won't hit that speed at standard voltage. I think Crucial Ballistix MIGHT, but it's chancy.

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So I would have to run it at non 1:1 if I wanted to keep the HTT at 230? What would be the performance advantage (if any) to lowering it a bit to get a 1:1??

-Kabob