Need at least 16GB RAM for ASUS P8P67 EVO

JdotH · Apr 8, 2015

Hi Experts,

Not sure what to get these days.

I want the best RAM I can get for my ASUS P8P67 EVO mobo.
At least 16Gb total.
Not sure if its best to buy them as a 16Gb package or buy 2 seperate sets.
Also, is it better to put 2x 8Gb in or 4x4Gb?

Need fast stuff as Im using it as my paging file and for CAD/Rendering.

Thanks All!

USAFRet · Apr 8, 2015

Using RAM as a paging file is mostly counter productive.

You're reducing your usable RAM space, to use as a paging file, for when you run out of RAM space.

But better to get 2 x 8GB.

Joseph Locicero · Apr 8, 2015

Personally I would go with that 2x8

dark_lord69 · Apr 8, 2015

I believe the 4x 4GB is the fastest.

It's usually cheaper to just buy a quad set than 2 dual sets.
Also, for the fastest speed you can get on that motherboard get the DDR3 2200 MHz.
Secondly, look for the lowest CAS latency you can get at that speed.

JdotH · Apr 8, 2015

USAFRet :

Can you explain your paging file comment more. It was my understanding that if you have a SSD OS drive you want to use the RAM for paging file.

JdotH · Apr 8, 2015

dark_lord69 :

Thanks Man!
Is there anyway you could provide a link to the best stuff I should get?

USAFRet · Apr 8, 2015

JdotH :

Nooo...that is incorrect.
The pagefile (mostly) comes into play when the system runs out of physical RAM. Then it swaps some stuff out between the RAM and whatever hard drives you've designated.

RAM is waaaaay faster than an SSD or HDD. You want to use the RAM as much as possible.

If you purposely reduce the amount of RAM by designating some of it for the pagefile, you increase the probability of actually having to use that pagefile space. But now the system has to think about actually using that. Overall, slower.

I also have 16GB RAM, and have reduced the pagefile down to 1GB, on the SSD. Lots and lots of photo work with Adobe lightroom and multiple large RAW files. Zero performance issues.

For a while, I had a 4GB RAMDisk, dedicated to Lightroom scratch space. Saw zero performance increase over just having that scratch space on the SSD.

JdotH · Apr 8, 2015

Is it better to get 1600 C7 or 2133 C9?

USAFRet · Apr 8, 2015

JdotH :

If your system can natively take the 2133, that.

Tradesman1 · Apr 8, 2015

First to use DRAM as the page file you'll need a RAMDisk which cuts down the amount of physical DRAM available, the pagefile is simply used when you run out of physical DRAM. As far as DRAM itself goes, I'd go with a 2x8GB set, less stress on the MC and can be a hair faster than a 4x4GB set. Also, it's never a good idea to mix sets of DRAM, even the same identical model - there's no guarantee the sets will play together. Without knowing what CPU you are running, there's no way to suggest a data rate for the DRAM, since you're on an 1155 prob 1333 (native) or 1600, if you have a K model CPU you can go higher.

JdotH · Apr 8, 2015

Tradesman1 :

Thanks!
Im using a i7 2600k @4.2Ghz on the Asus P8P67 Evo.
Im thinking of getting this....good idea or is there a better solution?
Is 1.65V ok or am I supposed to stick with 1.5V?

Tradesman1 · Apr 8, 2015

That's a very good set, and should work fine for your rig, and alternative and a little stronger (but same price) is the Trident X

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231617

JdotH · Apr 8, 2015

Tradesman1 :

What do you mean the G. Skill Trident X is "stronger"?
Also, will this work? Corsair Platinum 16Gb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233401&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&PageSize=10&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&IsFeedbackTab=true#scrollFullInfo

Tradesman1 · Apr 9, 2015

They generally have more OC headroom then other sticks, GSkill tends to use stronger memory chips than are really needed in the lines of DRAM (Trident, Ripjaws (both the X and Z lines), Snipers, and even the Ares. The Dominators are good sticks also, on a par with the Redlines, I tend to cringe at paying a lot more for some LED lights on the DRAM, If looking for a little bling around the DRAM could get one of the fan coolers w/ led, for the DRAM (Generally around $16-25, which would still be a savings over the Dominators

JdotH · Apr 9, 2015

Tradesman1 :

Ok, you seem to know which are superior....I also have a hard time paying extra for led-Dominators.
Which of these will work/would you buy for my motherboard? They are all 2133 Cas 9 not sure if there is faster stuff I should get.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231617
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226421
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231571
Am I missing a good option here?

JdotH · Apr 9, 2015

dark_lord69 :

Ok, you seem to know which are superior....I also have a hard time paying extra for led-Dominators.
Which of these will work/would you buy for my motherboard? They are all 2133 Cas 9 not sure if there is faster stuff I should get.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Am I missing a good option here?

Tradesman1 · Apr 9, 2015

With your CPU I'd stick to the 2133/9 sets (you might well be able to carry 2400 sticks, if you found a great price, but the 2133/9 sticks should be plenty. I ran the RJ X sticks you show on my P67/2500K rig I had and they would be my #2 here, the Tri's would be #1, they were released about May of 2012 so weren't around when the P67s were released (once I started with the Tri's they quickly became my #1 on Intel (the Snipers and RJ X sets are a toss up for number 1 on AMD rigs). Mushkin would be my number 3 of this group, they too are great sticks as I said, but for my personal rigs and clients I like having the OC headroom, since the sticks are a little stronger and can move on up if one upgrades CPU orlike hear if you decide to build a Haswell or Broadwell, should be able to run either the Tri's or RJ X at 2400 maybe even 2666

JdotH · Apr 9, 2015

Tradesman1 :

You are AWESOME. I am definately going with the Trident X 2133MHz.
Just went to their website and checked the QVL & my board is there! Unlike Corsair & Asus who both had no verified testing.
Now im just trying to find the cheapest price

Thanx again.

Can I point you towards my other System upgrade question in the forum?....would love to know what you think I should do. Its actually why Im buying RAM now.

JdotH · Apr 9, 2015

Tradesman1 :

Here's the System Upgrade Thread Im speaking of:
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2601974/upgrade-suggestions.html#15640921

JdotH · Apr 9, 2015

Tradesman1 :

....and maybe you have input here too:
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2602278/back-storage-configuration.html

THANKS A LOT BTW!!!

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