DDR2 800MHz vs 1066MHz

Bacon · 03-13-2009, 10:51 PM

Is there really that big of a difference?

I have 800 in my rig right now and I know its capable of 1066. I'm looking to get new RAM and probably will get 1066, but will I really see any performance gain?

**Cromewell** · 03-13-2009, 10:53 PM

Probably not much difference. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...ts,1807-8.html

fmw · 03-14-2009, 03:15 AM

View it as a measurable difference but perhaps not a noticeable one.

nj18 · 03-16-2009, 02:58 PM

I would think if you had the same amount of RAM it would be the same. I've got old RAM running for me and it doesn't seem like much of a difference compared to the 800.

03-13-2009, 10:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
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nj18 New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Bluff IL. Posts: 4	I would think if you had the same amount of RAM it would be the same. I've got old RAM running for me and it doesn't seem like much of a difference compared to the 800. __________________ If you live in Lake BLuff/Lake Forest IL. area and play paintball, send me a PM! I"VE GOT YOUR COMPUTER NEEDS HERE! (8800 GTX, 4gb of RAM, 7600 GS 512mb, FPS creator X10 and more)

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03-14-2009, 03:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
fmw Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 474	View it as a measurable difference but perhaps not a noticeable one.