MSI Z97 Gaming 5 Motherboard - Memory Compatibility

quagpwn · Dec 29, 2014

I would like 16 gb of ram, but I am unsure of what to buy. I just want something standard and stable (and black/red colored). Is this mobo for dual channel or quad channel ram? Should I get CAS 9 or CAS 10? What speed?

damric · Dec 29, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($71.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $71.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-29 21:04 EST-0500

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($150.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $150.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-29 21:05 EST-0500

quagpwn · Dec 29, 2014

Thanks damric
What is the difference in the CAS numbers?
Is one faster or better than another?
I am looking for something that is stable and good right out of the box with little tweaking

iron8orn · Dec 29, 2014

cas 11 at 2133 is not so hot..

would be off getting 2 of the trident x or if you can get the same kit for about the price in 8gbx2

quagpwn · Dec 29, 2014

iron8orn :

Hmm, so what should I buy
Would this work? http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl10d16gbxl

iron8orn · Dec 29, 2014

cas 10 at 1600mhz is slow..

damric · Dec 29, 2014

Agree all of the above^^^

Lower latency and faster frequency is good.

I run DDR3-2400CL9.

quagpwn · Dec 29, 2014

Ok so basically its:
CAS x 1000/ DDR Speed = nanoseconds
I need 16 gigs,
hows this: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f32400c10d16gtx

damric · Dec 29, 2014

quagpwn :

Those are excellent. The top fins are removeable just in case they have trouble with clearance.

iron8orn · Dec 29, 2014

yup just need to enable xmp profile 1 in the bios

Dark Lord of Tech · Dec 29, 2014

Get Gskill Snipers.

quagpwn · Dec 29, 2014

damric :

Hmm, pcpartpicker says this:
The G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory operating voltage of 1.65V exceeds the Intel Haswell Refresh CPU recommended maximum of 1.5V+5% (1.575V). This memory module may run at a reduced clock rate to meet the 1.5V voltage recommendation, or may require running at a voltage greater than the Intel recommended maximum.
Are you sure this is going to work? Is there anything I need to do in the bios? I would rather not muck too much in the bios, but I will change the xmp profile.

damric · Dec 30, 2014

quagpwn :

damric :

Hmm, pcpartpicker says this:
The G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory operating voltage of 1.65V exceeds the Intel Haswell Refresh CPU recommended maximum of 1.5V+5% (1.575V). This memory module may run at a reduced clock rate to meet the 1.5V voltage recommendation, or may require running at a voltage greater than the Intel recommended maximum.
Are you sure this is going to work? Is there anything I need to do in the bios? I would rather not muck too much in the bios, but I will change the xmp profile.

It will be fine.

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