Does ram matter much for gaming?

Ameloma · Jul 31, 2013

I need ram. I play games. I will not overclock anything.

I chose cheap parts for my computer that I can buy from one store (and save from shipping).

CPU Ivy Bridge i7-3770K
MOB MSI Z68A-GD80 (G3)
GPU some new radeon that comes out soon. Most likely two in crossfire.
SSD ???
HDD ???

Does it really matter what ram I get as long as I use my brain? I was thinking of this: http://www.corsair.com/en/memory-by-product-family/value-select-memory-upgrades/corsair-memory-8gb-2x4gb-ddr3-memory-cmv8gx3m2a1600c11.html

cuecuemore · Jul 31, 2013

It doesn't matter too terribly much as long as you hit somewhere around 1600CL9. These are cheaper and better than the ones you linked:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233180

spp85 · Jul 31, 2013

There is nothing wrong in going for a value series RAMs for your PC. RAM speed doesn't matter much for gaming at higher resolutions and high graphics settings where GPU will always get bottlenecked. Just run that Corsair Value series RAM at duel channel mode and you would be fine.

fnatic · Jul 31, 2013

As long as your ram is 1600mhz for gaming you're fine. cl9/11 etc don't really matter unless you're running an APU.

adimeister · Jul 31, 2013

Even if you have 1333mhz, it wouldn't hurt much because your GPU will have its dedicated memory bro.

mauller07 · Jul 31, 2013

ram speeds have a 2 - 5 fps difference for gaming, capacity is more important just get at least 8GB for your system and a 64bit version of windows.

fnatic · Jul 31, 2013

From what I understand anything over 1600mhz doesn't really make a difference for gaming? Or am I off base with that?

Legohouse · Jul 31, 2013

Yes, ValueRAM is kindly going of the radar as most desire advanced timings memory. But there isn't a lot of difference between these two. So if you have a decent cooler in your PC then there is no reason you have to think twice about going with ValueRAM.

If you need other brands (valueRAM) then try the following - http://www.memorystock.com/memory/MicrostarIntZ68AGD80G3.html

Cheers, mate!!

Ameloma · Aug 1, 2013

In the shop I'm going to buy, my choice costs 75.00 € while is 82.00 €. Not much difference. So, thanks to the replies I believe there will not be any real difference in performance.

I'm not overclocking, however, during summers I have had overheating problems, even with a 100+ € case with multiple fans + "good" cpu fan. I don't know if ram can realistically overheat. Based on that, should I go for the slightly more expensive ram? Is there any point in doing that? The computer will cost about 2000 € can run everything at 1980*1080.

mauller07 · Aug 1, 2013

ignore this, for some reason this got put here from another post.

Tradesman1 · Aug 1, 2013

I'd suggest min of 1600/9 1.5 (don't go with 1.65 sticks, especially at 1600 ---- 1.65 is good for 2133 and up sticks) and pref 1866 either CL8 or 9

amdfinity · Aug 1, 2013

i personally have 16 Gb of ram that i got on new egg for aroung $140 for your setup i would use 16 Gb

Tradesman1 · Aug 1, 2013

8GB is sufficient for gaming and most folks, other's may need 16 and a few of us push up towards 32GB and more, all depends on the user and his/her needs

amdfinity · Aug 2, 2013

Tradesman1 :

Good point because i use auto cad and sony vegas and program games for school.

Tradesman1 · Aug 2, 2013

AMDfinity

You may be a good candidate for 32GB and maybe a RAMDisk

I use AC on occasion and run some AC based GIS programs, the more DRAM the merrier

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