What kind of ram for a Q6600 and IP35pro?

[Adidas]

Sorry for the n00bish question guys, but I bought a G0 stepping Q6600 + abit IP35pro...

... only to realize it won't accept my old ram (533) . Yes, this is a 'a-hah' simpsons moment indeed

My question is: I'm going to the shop tomorrow. I need to know which ram I should buy that will overclock the best with this Mobo-cpu combo. I'd usually look it up myself, but since it's late I won't get the chance to do that until tomorrow - so your help is HIGHLY appreciated!!!

TIA!!

[Clunk]

Ballistix if you are overclocking I would say.

[Adidas]

Ballistix if you are overclocking I would say.

Thanks Clunk, I got one last n00b question: can I put some PC8500+ (1066Mhz) ram in there? (sorry just a beginner here)

Cheers!

[StoX]

2x1GB is the best unless you're running x64/ photoshop, video editing etc...

Ideally something with 4-4-4-12, although 5-5-5-15 is acceptable. Really for running things fast you'd want PC2-8000+ if you've got the money so you can run a higher FSB; otherwise some PC2-6400 will do the job.

It really depends what you're looking at running, and what speeds you're after, as well as budget.

[StoX]

Thanks Clunk, I got one last n00b question: can I put some PC8500+ (1066Mhz) ram in there? (sorry just a beginner here)

Cheers!

YES! If you got the funds that'd be great as it'll give you lots of head room in the FSB department.

What kind of overclocks are you planning on running? As if you're not looking for much, then that RAM could be overkill...

[Clunk]

Yes, click the last link in my sig

[Adidas]

Thank you all - I've just ordered 2x1gb of ballistic tracer led pc6400 :-D
You all rock! Thank you for the friendly advice!

[StoX]

That's a nice set of RAM which should do you good

[Martin87]

Thank you all - I've just ordered 2x1gb of ballistic tracer led pc6400 :-D
You all rock! Thank you for the friendly advice!

It's great RAM ive got it in my rig its so...so stable higly recommend it and the tracer lights are cool too!