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Skip the new memory and try to oc the cpu. Set it to 9x333 and set the memory to the 2x setting to get 667Mhz (1:1 w/ fsb). You may need to up the cpu voltage slightly, If you have a stock hsf, don't go beyond 1.35v. If you have a quality aftermarket hsf you will be fine going higher, but you shouldn't need more than 1.35v to run 9x333 (3.0Ghz). Monitor cpu temps with your program of choice and make sure they are below 60c loaded. Ideally for a long term OC you shoul shoot for mid to low 50's or below.
3Ghz should be conservative OC for the e6600 and it has the added benefit of running 1:1 with the memory so you should see a little bit of a boost. If that's not enough for you, get the faster memory, but you won't notice more than a couple fps increase with the lower timings. You might get a little better boost running the memory at 830Mhz (2.5x mem multi) and the cpu at 667Mhz, but ideally you would want the two equal. Problem is, to do this you need to run either 8x400 or 9x400 and I wouldn't recommend this unless you have a good cooling system. 3.2Ghz on air is done all the time with a quality hsf, but 3.6Ghz frequently requires water cooling.
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