Best memory for my ocing set up

Pokeshomer · Feb 13, 2014

I5-4670 with asus Maximus vi formula z87.
The memory I have is patriot viper extreme ddr3 1333 8g 2x4.
Is this good men for overclocking this build?
If not what's the best for the money?

jnewegger23 · Feb 13, 2014

According to your spec sheet:
http://ark.intel.com/products/75047/
You're given ram isn't bad at all. However, the i5-4670 can play well with "ddr3-1600". So, all things equal any memory with this speed with the lowest cas latency would be best (at the best price available). Just double check when you find such ram if it's on your mobo's compatibility sheet or not (go to manufacturer's website and find pdf file for ex). Just because it's not on there doesn't mean it won't work but it's extra peace of mind before finding out the other way. Your 1333 ram should be fine but technically it won't be "best". I have patriot 1333mhz ram and have a great oc but it probably could be better with 1600 ram but I just went with $ value as I initially wasn't looking to oc. Since you have the jump on this info if you haven't purchased the ram yet then I highly recommend getting the 1600 ram over ocing the ram. Less chance of instability. Have fun!

I've seen a lot of test reviews utilize these and they fit your specs:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231546&clickid=W5x0MTVx8V4O0RHWxxWUZUqJUkTUXRS-PwwW0I0&iradid=97618&ircid=2106&irpid=79301&nm_mc=AFC-IR&cm_mmc=AFC-IR-_-na-_-na-_-na
I haven't used them myself but have seen mostly good things about them and they are competitively priced! No I don't work for newegg btw!

Thanks,

Justin S.

Pokeshomer · Feb 13, 2014

jnewegger23 :

According to your spec sheet:
http://ark.intel.com/products/75047/
The i5-4670 can play well with "ddr3-1600". So, all things equal any memory with this speed with the lowest cas latency would be best (at the best price available). Just double check when you find such ram if it's on your mobo's compatibility sheet or not (go to manufacturer's website and find pdf file for ex). Just because it's not on there doesn't mean it won't work but it's extra peace of mind before finding out the other way. Your 1333 ram should be fine but technically it won't be "best". I have patriot 1333mhz ram and have a great oc but it probably could be better with 1600 ram but I just went with $ value as I initially wasn't looking to oc. Since you have the jump on this info if you haven't purchased the ram yet then I highly recommend getting the 1600 ram over ocing the ram. Less chance of instability. Have fun!

Thanks,

Justin S.

Pokeshomer · Feb 13, 2014

Thanks

jnewegger23 · Feb 13, 2014

You're welcome! I updated my initial post so you have something to measure other things with similar specs against! Have fun! Hope this helps!

Thanks,

Justin S.

Tradesman1 · Feb 13, 2014

Haswell is native to 1600 DRAM and that is considered entry level (1600/9), also Haswell scales well to faster DRAM, see here:

http://www.anandtech.com/show/7364/memory-scaling-on-haswell

I generally look to a min of 1866/9 for DRAM on Haswell

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