Kamado King Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I have an EVGA mobo 680i AR version that I want to upgrade but I simply cannot decide what memory would be best for a variety of reasons. I intend to upgrade from an E6600 to an E8500 which has a 1333 FSB. I do not O.C., and will be running this computer only for game with Vista 64x at stock speeds. I had initially decided to get the Twin 2X4096-8500C5D to replace my Twin 2X2048-6400C4D but now I am not sure that is the best choice. Since I do not O.C., it has been suggested that i get 667 MHz memory that would sync with the FSB of the E8500. In addition, the 8500 in 4GB is not tested and approved on the Nividia site for this mobo. On the EVGA forum there are a number of posts that recommend against these boards indicating that the Corsair 4GB 8500 " does not play well with the 680i mobo". As you can see I am in a quandary deciding if I should buy the 8500C5D as recommended by the Corsair configurator. Please help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I have an EVGA mobo 680i AR version that I want to upgrade but I simply cannot decide what memory would be best for a variety of reasons. I intend to upgrade from an E6600 to an E8500 which has a 1333 FSB. I do not O.C., and will be running this computer only for game with Vista 64x at stock speeds. I had initially decided to get the Twin 2X4096-8500C5D to replace my Twin 2X2048-6400C4D but now I am not sure that is the best choice. Since I do not O.C., it has been suggested that i get 667 MHz memory that would sync with the FSB of the E8500. In addition, the 8500 in 4GB is not tested and approved on the Nividia site for this mobo. On the EVGA forum there are a number of posts that recommend against these boards indicating that the Corsair 4GB 8500 " does not play well with the 680i mobo". As you can see I am in a quandary deciding if I should buy the 8500C5D as recommended by the Corsair configurator. Please help. If you intend on running the CPU and DRAM in a one to one ratio, then Corsair Value Select DDR2 667Mhz will work. You do not need to overclock to gain benefit from greater DRAM speed though. The differential in price between good 800Mhz DRAM will benefit your system. Error checking and operational movement (in DRAM) will show benefit when increased past the speed of the CPU. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145098 667MHz X 2 = 34.99 with Sale price With VISTA 64 I advise this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145184 TWIN2X4096-6400C5 = $79.00 Sale Price VISTA 64 appreciates the extra DRAM and gaming will love you for it as well. I know, I run VISTA 64 and the move from 2GB to 4GB results in far better gaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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