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Best memory for my build

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  • AMD
  • Memory
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  • G.SKILL
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August 31, 2014 3:16:47 PM

Hi.

I'm building my PC and so far I have these components decided:

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor
Motherboard: ????
Memory: ????
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Dual-X Video Card
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply

The two parts I haven't decided yet are the RAM and the motherboard, but my question is about the RAM. Someone told me I should get a G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 but I heard that the FX-6300 won't use all of the speed so, should I still go with that or search for a lower speed RAM?

I'm not planning to do any OC on the FX or on the GPU and my build is mainly for entertainment purposes (no proffesional photo or video edition and such), so any recommendations are appreciated. Also, if you have any tips on the motherboard that would be great!

Thanks in advance :) 

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August 31, 2014 3:27:23 PM

With your CPU I'd look at either the RipJaws X or their Sniper line in 1866/9 bothe are great sticks for your rig
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August 31, 2014 3:34:29 PM

Missed the mobo, sorry, take a look at the M5A99FX PRO R2.0 - $135 at the Egg with a $20 rebate, and a great mobo, this got a Smart buy award from TomsHardware

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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August 31, 2014 8:16:24 PM

Thanks for your answers, do you have more recommendations on a mobo for my build? I'm in a bit of a budget so something around $100 would be better. As I mentioned, I'm not doing any OC and I'm not going to use two GPUs if that helps for a mobo tip. Thanks!
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August 31, 2014 10:12:03 PM

Thanks, will definitely look into it! :) 
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August 31, 2014 10:13:04 PM

Keep us updated ;) 
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September 4, 2014 5:44:53 PM

Yep, that's the Ripjaws X model
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