What ram should I buy?

Jimbob1413 · Apr 8, 2015

I am looking at a ASrock z97 extreme 6 with a i7-4790k and a gigabyte gtx970. I plan to run the OS on a 128gb SSD which I've not decided on. The one topic that has always confused me is ram. Price is not important I would like to make a rig that will last a few years and have the capability to be overclocked if need be. The links are the items I have decided on. I am also looking at a 700-850watt PSU. Suggestions on the PSU as well would be much appreciated.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157500

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117369

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125685

Thanks for any info. If you have any issues with the current items I have chosen please let me know. I am have built a few and know the basics.

gregbattis · Apr 8, 2015

Any of these will work nicely for the rest it depends on your budget:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231460
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231659
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231455
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231627

As for a psu this is a good one for cable management:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182323&cm_re=750w_gold-_-17-182-323-_-Product

for the ssd get a samsung 850 evo or pro.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147372
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147360&cm_re=850_pro_256gb-_-20-147-360-_-Product

jbaker22 · Apr 8, 2015

This is good ram. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA24G28N0106&cm_re=2x8gb_ddr3_2400-_-20-233-585-_-Product
Corsair is reliable. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139011&cm_re=corsair_psu-_-17-139-011-_-Product
It is only $100 for this good ssd. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148945&cm_re=ssd_bx100-_-20-148-945-_-Product
For overclocking you will want a good heatsink like this. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608016&cm_re=heatsink-_-35-608-016-_-Product

George Mulligan · Apr 8, 2015

A great pairing for your build is the highly rated G.Skills Ripjaws X 2x8GB

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231568

For PSU, reference this list and go with what fits your needs (500W would be enough for a single GTX 970 build by the way).

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

Jimbob1413 · Apr 8, 2015

gregbattis :

You almost read my mind. I am getting the 850 pro 128GB. The CORSAIR Vengeance Pro 16GB has a rather large heat sync. Would that cause any issues such as overlapping or issues? I know I had friends that ran into an issue with ram hitting the GPU but it looks like they designed the motherboard much better.

gregbattis · Apr 8, 2015

No. You wont have issues with it the ram is far away from where the fan will be. You can also get water cooling.

Jimbob1413 · Apr 8, 2015

gregbattis :

I've always wanted to do the liquid cooling as well but it was something I knew nothing about or how to install properly. I was suggested this PSU by a buddy as well. I have owned a few Corsair prior and never had an issue.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139011

gregbattis · Apr 8, 2015

That is a really good psu and it will work as good as the one I suggested.

Jimbob1413 · Apr 8, 2015

gregbattis :

Would you recommend going with the liquid cooling or is that really only something you need when overclocking?

gregbattis · Apr 8, 2015

Jimbob1413 :

Only something needed with oc. There is a difference with water and liquid cooling. I would stay with water cooling.

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