DDR2 1333

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Limp Gawd
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I couldn't find much lnformation on the net about this so maybe you guys/gals can help me out.

I'm looking at getting an:

Intel E8500 (FSB 1333) +
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R (FSB supported1600/1333, memory standard DDR 2 1333)

Right now it appears only DDR2 1066 sticks exist....

So Gigabyte is basically taunting me. This is a great board at a great price and I am looking to get it. However knowing that 1333 is achievable, I want to know what RAM is suggested to get me there with out huge losses in timings...

Always wanting what I can't have...

Thoughts?
 
You probably don't need anything more than DDR2 800 which can be found in 2GB and 4GB kits for amazingly low prices. If anything, you can get DDR2 1066 with looser timings, although you probably won't notice the difference between the two. I would recommend getting a very cheap 800mhz kit with 4-4-4-12 timings.
 
i would get an e8400 if you want to OC, better multiplier..

and yes i would get the cheaper ram, its not worth the bang buck ratio to get 1333 ram.. do what PC_user said, just grab a good set of 800s or maybe just live with a set of 1000s from g.skill, 70 bux from newegg
 
G.Skill's 800 is usually going to get you 900 or so if you start upping vdimm than 1000 can be done. For $50 its pretty good. As for the 1000's the margin is the same usually. About 100 over rated speed and then you need voltage. Not going to make 1333 though
 
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