x38/48 or 780i for 3.6Ghz+ OC w/ DDR 800?

[bpogdowz]

does DDR 800(1000Mhz max OC) limit an OC of 3.6Ghz(780i) or 4Ghz(X38/48) with an intel e8400/8500/Q6600/Q6700?

 

[Lupiron]

Not really. Only if the Multi is locked. Q6600 = x 9 multi, so thats 400 x 9 = 3.6 And DDR2 @ 800 Mhz. So in reality, you'll get at least 20 mhz over that on normal type ram.

So 420 x 9 =3.78 and 840 DDR2.

Decent OCers Ram can keep its timings for longer, Say 435 x 9 = 3945 and 870 for yer ram.

Do you need more speed than that? Just be sure to get 4-4-4-12, because most major brands can hit 1066 ish at 5-5-5-15.

--Lupi