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    Quote Originally Posted by mc2k View Post
    Oke some quick Questions before I start to setup this board along with a Q6600. What ram should I use for the sake of ease for starters on this new board: 2x1GB Ballistix PC8500 tracers, or the 2x2GB G.Skill PQ8000. The ballistix I used for my P5K deluxe , was running a nice 1200mhz 5-5-5-12 @ 2.05v. The G.Skill I didnt test it yet it is still new in the package, along with a new Q6600. So I try to run 400x9 at first. What Bios are u guys suggesting? 0903/ 0907? Thanks!
    My advice is to get the RAM that requires the smallest amount of VDIMM to POST at the SPD frequencies/timings. My RAM wouldn't POST for the first boot with this board (or the P5K Deluxe....) so I had to buy some cheap DDR2-667 that requires the DDR2 standard 1.8V.
    I have to replace my Ballistix with this every time I clear the CMOS. I am going to have to reprogram the SPD data using the SPD tool......because it's really annoying.
    Another thing to consider is that the dividers aren't stable yet, so it would be unwise to spend extra money on DDR2-1066 and up memory....
    My advice? Get these:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146565
    and reprogram the SPDs with this:
    http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=20349

    I'm running 0907 right now, and my RAM is stable at DDR2-1066 5-5-5-15, but this isn't stable with an FSB over 400. Let's hope they get a BIOS that allows stable dividers at a high FSB.....
    Last edited by binormalkilla; 12-24-2007 at 11:25 AM.
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