Will I need a low profile RAM?

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de5_Roy

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if you're using a dual channel kit with tall heatsinks then you can try seating them in the further slots (e.g. a2 and b2 slots). however, if you are putting the kit in the nearer slot or filling up all 4 slots then using low profile, compatible kit i.e. one listed on the QVL, will be a safe choice.
 
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I'm using a dual kit. So normal one's are OK? Any peformance loss? Cause i just looked up the price low profile ones are cheaper.

 
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heatsink's size does not define/affect performance.
more importantly, you really need to make sure your kit is validated to run on the mobo. asus is really fussy about ram.
 
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heatsink's size does not define/affect performance.
more importantly, you really need to make sure your kit is validated to run on the mobo. asus is really fussy about ram.
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Do you have a link about RAM validation?

 
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de5_Roy

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you can check from ram side and mobo side. vendors like corsair, kingston, crucial, g.skill offer their own list of tested motherboards. motherboard vendors also offer a list of kits that work with that motherboard. you need to pick a kit and first check the motherboard's QVL or memory support list.
 
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