Best 8gb (2x4gb) RAM

Sargent_Horse · Dec 11, 2015

I looked at the recommended ram page but the dates seem a little old, I was wondering which RAM was a good solid stick. I have a Z97x gaming 5 which only supports DDR3 I believe

Moldoror · Dec 11, 2015

Crucial Ballistix Tactical BLT2K4G3D1608ET3LX0, the best for this http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-ram,4057.html

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A14ZT8S/?tag=bom_tomshardware-20&ascsubtag=[site|thaus[cat|[art|[pid|B00A14ZT8S[tid|14498720308096730[bbc|LEPRIX

Dark Lord of Tech · Dec 11, 2015

What CPU are you running.

Tradesman1 · Dec 12, 2015

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+1 need CPU to determine what data rates of DRAM you can even run

Moldoror · Dec 12, 2015

Tradesman1 :

That mobo runs 1150 that means maybe 4 gen cpu and that runs 1333 1600 with not OC. That's why I suggest crucial

Tradesman1 · Dec 12, 2015

Agree, but can differ greatly, With K model CPUs the best bang for the buck is generally in the 1866-2400 area and can run much higher, higher end non-K Haswells can run (generally) up through 1866-2133, lower end is more the 1333/1600 data rate envelope. Depends on what the OP is looking for

Sargent_Horse · Dec 12, 2015

Sorry for the late reply, CPU is an i5-4460 @ 3.2ghz stock. I am unsure if it is unlocked. I won't be able to check until Tuesday unfortunately. I suppose just assume it's not. The MOBO should support basically any DDR3 right? Or will it throttle the RAM to match the CPU?

Dark Lord of Tech · Dec 12, 2015

I would go with 1600mhz TO 1866mhz. since it's a locked CPU.

Dark Lord of Tech · Dec 12, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $49.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-12 09:38 EST-0500

Sargent_Horse · Dec 12, 2015

If I were to shoot for overkill so I could upgrade my CPU later on, what RAM/CPU combo (Socket 1150 probably) should I go for?

Dark Lord of Tech · Dec 12, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($215.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($132.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $387.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-12 18:36 EST-0500

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