Changing my current ram.

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JasonLawd

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Hey, I want to add more ram into my computer but I'm not sure what's compatible with my computer.

My current motherboard:
GA-P55A-UD4 (Supports USB3.0)
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3239

My ram:
4GB G.Skill Ripjaws 1600Mhz @7-7-7 timings:
http://www.memoryc.ie/products/description/4GB_G_Skill_DDR3_PC3_12800_1600MHz_Ripjaw_Series-7_7_7_24-Dual_Channel_kit_for_Intel_P55/index.html

I want to add 8 Gig's of ram into my computer, which ram should I buy? Can you give me some recommendations, cheers.
 
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Mr Kagouris
There's really no "recommendation" for RAM. Just buy the cheapest 1600MHz 2x4GB kit from a reputable manufacturer and you're good to go. You can spend more for a better looking heatspreader or lower CAS latency (which does affect RAM performance, but there's usually no noticeable gaming benefit). There's an official memory support list for your motherboard so after you find a kit you like you can just check that to see if the RAM you found is *officially* supported. Official support however is not required for your RAM to work with the board. If you buy from a reputable brand (G.Skill, Corsair, Kingston etc.) there's realistically no chance of it not working.
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Sorry I forgot to say, I'm going to replace the current ram in my computer.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $29.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-15 14:34 EST-0500

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $39.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-15 14:42 EST-0500
 
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There's really no "recommendation" for RAM. Just buy the cheapest 1600MHz 2x4GB kit from a reputable manufacturer and you're good to go. You can spend more for a better looking heatspreader or lower CAS latency (which does affect RAM performance, but there's usually no noticeable gaming benefit). There's an official memory support list for your motherboard so after you find a kit you like you can just check that to see if the RAM you found is *officially* supported. Official support however is not required for your RAM to work with the board. If you buy from a reputable brand (G.Skill, Corsair, Kingston etc.) there's realistically no chance of it not working.
 
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All DDDR3 is not the same, there are high density memory chips in current lines of DRAM - where they used to use low denistity ICs back with the 775 and 1156 mobos.



 
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I'd look to the original Ripjaws models like you have in a full set, most modern day lines of DRAM like the Ripjaws X and Ripjaws Z lines of sticks use the high density memory ICs (chips), i.e. like the Fury above and aren't compatible with the 1156 mobos. Another good option is GSkill's NT series of DDR3 value DRAM (like the original Ripjaws, the NTs are made with low density ICs
 
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