PC-8000 or PC-6400?

[[XC] Angstrom]

I'm taking the plunge to AM2, but I see that PC-8000 is almost double the price of 6400. Is the performance difference that large?

[Deathspawner]

Heck no... get 6400 and save your money. I've used a few PC2-6400 kits that have *easily* overclocked to PC2-8000 speeds.

[[XC] Angstrom]

Great, thanks!

What model would you recommend?

[[XC] Angstrom]

I was looking at these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231065

It will be paired with a 4000+

[Deathspawner]

Corsair 2GB PC2-6400PRO (Url (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145589))
Super Talent 2GB PC2-6400 T800UX2GC4 (Url (http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=T800UX2GC4))
OCZ 2GB Platinum PC2-6400 (Url (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227089))

I have not used the OCZ, but I believe it overclocks pretty well. I have overclocked both the ST and Corsair modules to PC2-8000 speeds with 4-4-4 timings.

"I was looking at these."

I am unsure what chips those use, but G. Skill has been proving some great overclocks lately.

[[XC] Angstrom]

I'll go with OCZ, it has nice timings.

Thanks all.

[Deathspawner]

Just be warned, that since they are 4-5-4 timings, I am unsure that they will OC to a full PC2-8000. Generally though, tighter timings make a larger difference than higher MHz at that point. I have also not used any DDR2 on AM2 yet, so it's hard to say how well they will OC there.

Be sure to post some performance reports! :)

[[XC] Angstrom]

I won't be overclocking RAM hugely, maybe not at all. Probably just enough to get a good divider.

[[XC] Angstrom]

Changed my mind, going G.skill
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231065