Which RAM is faster?

widowmaker · 05-30-2008, 01:20 PM

Hi guys

Can someone tell me which of these types of RAM would be faster? 2x1GB sticks DDR2 800mhz 4-4-4-12 or 2x1GB sticks DDR2 1066mhz 5-5-5-18 dominator series. Both are XMS Ram Chips.

My rig currently consists of

Asus Rampage Formula Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale Core
Gainward Nvidia Geforce 8800 Ultra 768MB
1000W Silverstone Power Supply
On Board Sound Card

I dunno if this info is necessary, but I thought I'd better make sure. Thanks in advance for any replies

**manic** · 05-30-2008, 02:49 PM

I would say the 800mhz, if running in dual mode. The latency is
faster than the 1066. Im no expert but my 2 cents...

**Underclocker** · 06-01-2008, 04:18 AM

Your motherboard supports 1066MHz RAM, so it would be better to get the 1066 modules.

widowmaker · 06-01-2008, 11:08 AM

Thanks for the replies guys, i went with the 1066 dominator series. After taking one set back cos of errors, I got it working, runs great.

Just as a heads up, according to my supplier the 1066 dominator series is going wrong quite a lot, so if anyone upgrades to that, make sure you test it as soon as you get it.

05-30-2008, 01:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
widowmaker Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 22 OS: windows xp home edition sp2 My System	Which RAM is faster? Hi guys Can someone tell me which of these types of RAM would be faster? 2x1GB sticks DDR2 800mhz 4-4-4-12 or 2x1GB sticks DDR2 1066mhz 5-5-5-18 dominator series. Both are XMS Ram Chips. My rig currently consists of Asus Rampage Formula Motherboard Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale Core Gainward Nvidia Geforce 8800 Ultra 768MB 1000W Silverstone Power Supply On Board Sound Card I dunno if this info is necessary, but I thought I'd better make sure. Thanks in advance for any replies

05-30-2008, 02:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,245 OS: xp	Re: Which RAM is faster? I would say the 800mhz, if running in dual mode. The latency is faster than the 1066. Im no expert but my 2 cents... __________________

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Underclocker Just passing by. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 824 OS: XP Pro SP3 x86 My System	Re: Which RAM is faster? Your motherboard supports 1066MHz RAM, so it would be better to get the 1066 modules. __________________ Everest CPU-Z GPU-Z HWMonitor Real Temp Core Temp OCCT ORTHOS Memtest86+

06-01-2008, 11:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
widowmaker Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 22 OS: windows xp home edition sp2 My System	Re: Which RAM is faster? Thanks for the replies guys, i went with the 1066 dominator series. After taking one set back cos of errors, I got it working, runs great. Just as a heads up, according to my supplier the 1066 dominator series is going wrong quite a lot, so if anyone upgrades to that, make sure you test it as soon as you get it.