Various Memory permutation: Low speed, low latency OR high speed high latency

vortex_mak · Nov 14, 2013

Hi,

I am confused which memory to use in my Corei5 4670K system on ASRock Z87E ITX MB. I will primarily be using the system for browsing, gaming (FPS, Flying), programming and occasional video editing. I will not be overclocking right now, maybe a few months later

First I am confused between whether I should get 8 GB or 16 GB
Second, which combination to get, should I

Get 1600MHz RAM, CAS 8
1. Can I overclock lower speed RAM to higher speed (eg. 2400)
2. What's the difference between overclocking a 1600 MHz RAM to 2400 and simply running one marked as 2400 ?

OR

Get 2400MHz RAM, CAS 11
1. Can I downclock it to 1600 initially, and lower the CAS to 7 OR 8?
2. WIll it perform better or worse underclocked to 1600MHz than a stick which is for 1600MHz at CAS8
3. WIll downclocking the RAM, make any other part of the system slower ?
4. If I want to run it at 2400, can I run it at 2400 natively without overclocking the RAM or any other part of the system ?

Is this a good deal ? GSKILL 16GB 2400

Thanks

Tradesman1 · Nov 14, 2013

Your 4670K should handle 2400 sticks with no problem - look for the best deal you can get on a set of 2400/10 2133/9 or 1866/8 - I'd look to the GSkill Tridents or Snipers

vortex_mak · Nov 14, 2013

If I get the 2400, will it run at 2400 without overclocking the CPU ? MBD ?

To what CAS can it underclock ?

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