The Preamble:
Hello all, I'm brand new to these forums, but almost all of research seems to bring me here I'm relatively new to the whole PC upgrading scene as I usually have a professional work on my system, but I figured I'd give it a go on my own this time around.
The issue:
I've been doing research trying to find a solution to my RAM issue, but I'm having problems. It seems that most threads concerning RAM selection for my particular motherboard are made by people looking for 8 or 16GB of RAM, not 32GB.
I have a Gigabyte GA-H77-DS3H, Intel i5-3570 processor, NVidia Quadro K2000 GPU, and I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium 64Bit. I'm mainly using my PC as an audio/video production system; running Cubase 6, Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop CS6, among other programs. I currently have 8GB of RAM (Crucial CT51264BA1339), but I'd like to max my system out, preferably with 32GB (4x8GB), 1600MHz, CL9...unless you guys say there isn't going to be a massive difference to go down to 1333MHz or CL10.
Looking at the Gigabyte GA-H77-DS3H QVL, the only 8GB sticks of RAM at 1600MHz I see is the Corsair CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10.
I find it hard to believe that there's only one model of 8GB RAM that's recommended for my MB. Is there a risk in getting something that's not listed on the QVL? I've noticed that Kingston doesn't seem to sell 32GB kits. The most I see on their site is 16GB (2x8GB) kits. Would it be ok to buy two 16GB (2x8GB) kits, or is that a no-no?
Is there anything you guys might recommend? My price limit is about $400.
Thanks in advance!
Arturo.....
PS. Sorry for the novella. I'm trying to provide as much info as I can
Hello all, I'm brand new to these forums, but almost all of research seems to bring me here I'm relatively new to the whole PC upgrading scene as I usually have a professional work on my system, but I figured I'd give it a go on my own this time around.
The issue:
I've been doing research trying to find a solution to my RAM issue, but I'm having problems. It seems that most threads concerning RAM selection for my particular motherboard are made by people looking for 8 or 16GB of RAM, not 32GB.
I have a Gigabyte GA-H77-DS3H, Intel i5-3570 processor, NVidia Quadro K2000 GPU, and I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium 64Bit. I'm mainly using my PC as an audio/video production system; running Cubase 6, Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop CS6, among other programs. I currently have 8GB of RAM (Crucial CT51264BA1339), but I'd like to max my system out, preferably with 32GB (4x8GB), 1600MHz, CL9...unless you guys say there isn't going to be a massive difference to go down to 1333MHz or CL10.
Looking at the Gigabyte GA-H77-DS3H QVL, the only 8GB sticks of RAM at 1600MHz I see is the Corsair CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10.
I find it hard to believe that there's only one model of 8GB RAM that's recommended for my MB. Is there a risk in getting something that's not listed on the QVL? I've noticed that Kingston doesn't seem to sell 32GB kits. The most I see on their site is 16GB (2x8GB) kits. Would it be ok to buy two 16GB (2x8GB) kits, or is that a no-no?
Is there anything you guys might recommend? My price limit is about $400.
Thanks in advance!
Arturo.....
PS. Sorry for the novella. I'm trying to provide as much info as I can