Is higher speed ram worth it?

Austinomical · Apr 22, 2014

I am building a new gaming rig, and I want to know. Should I get for example 1866 or just 1600? Also, if you know any good ram to buy and how much,it would be much appreciated. Ty

Here's my build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3wqP7

rgd1101 · Apr 22, 2014

rest of the computer spec?

getochkn · Apr 22, 2014

timing is more important that speed. if you get a low timing 1866 or 2100 RAM, then its worth it as you get low CAS timing and faster speed, otherwise the faster speed is offset by the slower timing.

pfunkmd · Apr 22, 2014

Watch this video he covers it pretty well
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWgzA2C61z4

Tradesman1 · Apr 22, 2014

With your rig, would look at a minimum of 1866/9 or 2133/9...if simply for gaming then can go entry level 1600/0 as DRAM in gaming is nothing more than a conduit for the data stream, the faster DRAM may net you an extra 2-5 FPS....however, if you really use the rig for things like multi-tasking, video/imaging work/rendering, use large data sets, do CAD, run VMs, etc then the faster sticks will really shine.....you don't list a budget or how much you are interested in, but would look at the GSkill Snipers in 1866 or 2133 (CL9) or if budget permits step up to the Gskill Tridents in 1866/8 or 2133/9 either in a 2x4GB set for 8GB total or 2x8GB for 16GB total, those are the best lines of sticks I've found on my Hero (in sig)

Austinomical · Apr 22, 2014

Tradesman1 :

Ya, I'm pretty much just a gamer, so 1600 should do fine. However,I do like being able to multitask fast so Idk... I was looking at the corsair vengeance line. Are they any good?

Tradesman1 · Apr 22, 2014

They aren't bad stick, but rather overpriced, might look to the Snipers mentioned earlier in 1866/9 great sticks, snappier than 1600 will do well in the multi-tasking and prob add 2-4 FPS over the entry level 1600/9

Austinomical · Apr 22, 2014

Tradesman1 :

Ya, they look pretty good. I think I'll get them. Though, I wanted red

. Should I get 16GB, or will 8 be enough?

Tradesman1 · Apr 22, 2014

8 would prob be fine, if you like/want red, look at the Ripjaws X, F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231455

Austinomical · Apr 22, 2014

Tradesman1 :

Ok...so here is my final build. After months of research and help from you guys: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Austinomical/saved/4lnh

Tradesman1 · Apr 22, 2014

Don't you want a AMD CPU...........LOL....had to, seriously great looking rig, are you thinking SLI in the future? If not the PSU is overkill

Austinomical · Apr 22, 2014

Tradesman1 :

Ya I was thinking eventually, most likely. Is that a good idea or do you think that by the time I would need to SLI, that I would need to build a new rig anyways, lol. Don't know if its a good idea or not? What's your opinion?

Tradesman1 · Apr 22, 2014

Depends on the individual, if you plan to keep it a few years then you're fine, plenty of power for anything you might add, or if you do plan to build a new rig in 2-3 years, then can probably just move the PSU to the new rig.. For 780 TIs in SLI a good 850 or so will suffice and save you a few bucks

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