Which Ram for Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R?

[Andy_007]

Hi All
Looking to build an Intel system

I have decided on a Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R and a Intel Pentium 2180

But im not sure about what Ram to get, i have 2 options that are in my price range
Either
CORSAIR XMS2 2GB KIT (2X1GB) DDR2-800 TWIN2X2048-6400C4 4-4-4-12
Or
G.SKILL 2GB kit (1GB x 2) DDR2-800 (PC-6400) CL4-4-3-5 MEMORY RETAIL F2-6400PHU-2GBHK

Both are around the same price

Any imput would be most welcome thanks

 

[Ravenas]

If you're an overclocker, go with the gskill ram.

 

[JrRacinFan]

Go with the G.Skill, those seem just more "overclockable" due to the timings that you listed.

EDIT: And even if you don't overclock, they are still good timings at spd defaults.

 

[choppy]

dont be fooled by timings, theyr just marketing gimmicks that suck everyone in. in actual fact timings have zero to very little difference, only in benchmarks otherwise nothing. i tested my geil ram at 400mhz with 3-3-3-8 timings (arn 1:1), then at 800mhz with 5-5-5-15 timings (ran 1:2) and my benches were significantly faster at 800mhz.

so even any cheaper CAS 5 ram will suffice, but if your a dedicated 'clocker then either of them 2 will be fine


edit: some evidence http://www.legionhardware.com/document.php?id=630&p=5

 

[phanbuey]

gigabytes traditionally like cheaper memories... like G.skill, Adata, Geil (even though not really a 'cheaper' brand)... try to get some Adata vitesta's they OC insanely well and can usually be found pretty cheap. Otherwise the G.Skill would get my vote.

ADATA 4 GIGS on SALE!!! - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211188 ... 85 Bucks for a 2x2GB kit... Veeeeery niiiiccceeee (although these wont OC as well beacuse of the density - BUT 4 GIGS man even 8 later on...... 64bit is the future )

 

[xfire]

dont be fooled by timings, theyr just marketing gimmicks that suck everyone in. in actual fact timings have zero to very little difference, only in benchmarks otherwise nothing. i tested my geil ram at 400mhz with 3-3-3-8 timings (arn 1:1), then at 800mhz with 5-5-5-15 timings (ran 1:2) and my benches were significantly faster at 800mhz.

so even any cheaper CAS 5 ram will suffice, but if your a dedicated 'clocker then either of them 2 will be fine


edit: some evidence http://www.legionhardware.com/document.php?id=630&p=5

AFAIK for amd systems timing are more effective than frequencies for AMD systems i.e lower latencies bring out more performance than frequencies.