RAM for Asus P5k3 Deluxe

[Fibre Optix]

I'm torn between The Asus Striker and the P5K3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP. In other words the Inel p35 or the 680i chipset. I know most of you prefer the P35. Tell you the truth I'm leaning that way.

I'm probably going to stick with a single card since I can't seem to find a comparison between dual Cards vs Single card performance.

I'm also consulting the Asus QVL for compatible ram. The Striker is compatible with Mushkin XP2 6400 800 DDR2 Ram <-- I've heard great things about this RAM.

But the QVL on the P5K3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP is slim pickings, and it's only DDR3, I know this board supports DDR2 (I'm pretty sure anyhow I could be very wrong)

Can any one verify if the Mushkin XP2 6400 800 DDR2 is compatible with the P5K3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP? If not what RAM works best with this board? I want hassle free quality.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

[blue60007]

Intel chipsets for Intel processor is the best way to go The P5K3 only has DDR3 on the QVL because it only supports DDR3. Why not the regular P5K?

[Fibre Optix]

LOL, your right I got the 2 confused.

[Fibre Optix]

Well I'm going for the Asus p5K Deluxe and a Q6600

Does any know if the Muskin XP2 6400 800 mhz Ram is compatible with this?

I' could also go for good quality Corsair, if you have any suggestions.

[perkster]

its compatible but better to go corsair

[Fibre Optix]

You were right about corsair.

Just picked up Corsair XMS2 TWIN2X2048-6400C5DHX.

Someone told me even if your not over clocking a system that its a good idea to adjust the voltage and timings on the Ram so you don't get bottle necking.

Is this true?

[blue60007]

Just leave the settings at whatever the stock settings are. I wouldn't mess with timings or voltage if you aren't overclocking.

[Fibre Optix]

Thanks, i thought so.