AMD RAM question

[modena]

On the new mobo I am ordering, it says it supports DDR 400, that is the fastest I can find any board supporting, but I see they sell like DDR433 and DDR500, etc. What would be the point of getting RAM with these speeds? If anyone could clue me in, I would appreciate it. Also, like what set of 4 clock speeds would be very good for a gaming system, like i dont need the best, just really good, like 2-x-x-x? thanks!

[bachviet]

If you want to O/C, go with DDR433 or DDR500. Otherwise go with faster DDR400 (2-2-2-5).

[modena]

what do you do to overclock so that you can utilize faster RAM?

[Kevster]

what do you do to overclock so that you can utilize faster RAM?

You modify the Front Side Bus speed. Using faster RAM helps you to bump this up more.

[Showtime]

Is it for an AMD64 system?

You dont need anything other than Corsair Value 3200 DDR (1 Gig < $80) for AMD64 systems. The performance boost is negligeable and you would better spend that extra cash toward a faster video card or HD imho.

[modena]

yes this is for an AMD64 system, a gaming rig, what timings do you suggest for the RAM, like i was looking at 2-3-2-5, is that good enough? what voltage would be good? Also, it is Patriot memory, those are the timings they have listed at newegg and their website, will it run at 2-3-2-5 right when i pop it in my new system? Is this statement true for any RAM based on the timings them have listed? Or do i have to do something? thanks!