1600 vs 1333?

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Cow

Discussion Starter · Dec 3, 2009

i really want the ballistix tracer ddr3's, been in love with them ever since, but i think this might apply to other modules as well

i wanna overclock a 920 to 4ghz, if i dont hit it thats fine, but my real question is can i hit 4ghz with 1333? or is it easier to get 4ghz with 1600?

that being said, should i dish out an extra 30 bucks for the 1600? or should that go to a mouse or a game

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Acoma_Andy

· #2 · Dec 3, 2009

When you pick a 1333 set with low timings, it's also possible to loosen up the timings and overclock it to 1600mhz. That is, if you are keen on saving money.

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Cow

Discussion Starter · #3 · Dec 3, 2009

eh id rather mess with overclocking the cpu than the ram, but would it really affect the ease of OC'ing a 920?

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Blameless

· #4 · Dec 3, 2009

No, DDR3-1333 won't limit your CPU OC.

Lowest memory speed that you can run on a 4GHz i7 920 is ~1150ish. Almost any DDR3 will handle that.

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Acoma_Andy

· #5 · Dec 3, 2009

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Originally Posted by Cow

eh id rather mess with overclocking the cpu than the ram, but would it really affect the ease of OC'ing a 920?

I don't think it does, because you can lower the memory multiplier in the bios. This basically lowers your memory speed.

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filipin0yboi

· #6 · Dec 3, 2009

so itd be totally kickass if i save 30 bucks for a 1333 stick or would you personally hit the 1600 up to get that tiny little boost. [say if i were on a semi-budget pc ~1200ish]

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