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DDR3-1066 is it enough for this CPU/MB??

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DDR3-1066 is it enough for this CPU/MB??

Hello,

I have been out of the desktop world for a long time but I am about to buy my first desktop in like 5 yrs.

I am considering getting the following package deal from ncix, but the included ram is in question:
-AMD Phenom II X6 1055T AM3
http://products.amd.com/pages/desktopcp ... eSupport=1
-MSI 790FX-GD70
http://us.msi.com/index.php?func=prodde ... od_no=1740
-OCZ OCZ3G1066LV2G 2GB 1X2GB DDR3-1066 PC3-8500 240PIN DIMM Memory Module
http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=58988

The plan is to keep everything within spec for better reliability, so no overclocking for me.

If no overclocking, will this DDR3-1066 be enough? or should I get DDR3-1333 or higher?

I do like this package in terms of price/performance ratio and will likely be pair with the following:
-MSI GeForce GTX 460 Fermi Cyclone OC 725MHZ 768MB GDDR5 Dual DVI Mini-HDMI DX11 PCI-E
-OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W ATX 20/24PIN SLI Ready Modular Cables 135mm Fan Active PFC Power Supply
-Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB SATA2 3.5IN 8.5MS 7200RPM 32MB Hard Drive OEM
-Fractal Design Define R3 Silver ATX Mid Tower Silent Computer Case 2X5.25 8X3.5INT No PS Front USB

Please advise.

Thx
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If you aren't overclocking then it doesn't matter what memory you get. Just get whatever is cheapest and make sure it has lifetime warranty.

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