F@H RAM question

[JesseLactin]

I read that SB benfits from high frequency RAM in FAH (50 seconds off TPF). I expect an AMD Phenom II X4 to do something similar. I OC'd all the way to 4GHz and I think that my RAM is holding me back (I can run the HT at 2.2GHz, haven't tried 2.4 GHz). For me, 1866 is the minimum I'll buy, as that is what Bulldozer's IMC is rated for, and faster if the FAH performance is better.

 

[S1EJ0]

I'm sure some quicker memory will help you out abit with F@H, more bandwidth more through put! Makes sense. Seeing as mem is so cheap at the moment I say go get some!

Let us know the outcome!

 

[tinytomlogan]

AMD doesnt really like anything above 1600mem tbh, youll be lucky to get 1866 or over running stable sadly dude.

 

[JesseLactin]

AMD doesnt really like anything above 1600mem tbh, youll be lucky to get 1866 or over running stable sadly dude.

I've heard it's impossible to be stable at 1700+. 1866 future proofs me for BD (rated for 1866 RAM, vs. The Phenom II's garbage 1333). I'm also looking for Mushkin, because you've said so many good things about it. I found it insanely cheap at NCIX. (2x4GB @ 1333 CL9 for ~$35 to $40). I was looking at an 8GB (2x4GB of Redline or Blackline from newegg.ca) 2133MHz kit for $125 ($144 shipped and taxed). The timings are pretty tight for 2133 (9-10-11-28). Do the timings matter at all, or does FAH just need bandwidth?

Edit: I'm looking for blue, black or green(maybe).