I want to buy 2x4GB DDR3 RAM memory, but not sure which one, hope you could give me advice.

Sunnyyy · Apr 27, 2016

Hello, this is my PC:

CPU: i5-4460
Motherboard: Asrock B85M Pro-3
GPU: R9-280
PSU: Corsair CX600

I would like to buy 2x4GB DDR3 Ram memory, but not sure which one, and which my CPU/MOBO supports, i'd like to get atleast 1600mhz if it's possible.

P.S. One more question not really for this sub but I hope you could answer it, is my PSU good enough for this build? And could you recommend some if it's not or if there are better options than this one?

Sakkura · Apr 27, 2016

The CPU/mobo would work with basically any DDR3 kit, just preferably a kit running no more than 1.5V. That's most of them anyway.

This G.Skill DDR3-1600 CL9 kit would be a good option.

The PSU is sufficient for the build, though Corsair CX isn't the greatest quality. You'd be hard pressed to find anything better for the price though.

Sunnyyy · Apr 27, 2016

Hi, thanks for your answer, unfortunately, there's no G.Skill of any kind in my country, can you recommend one of these 3? And can you tell me if they are of good quality?

http://www.adm.hr/product.asp?product=ddr3-8gb-2x4gb-pc3-14900-1866mhz-cl10-kingston-hyperx-fury-hx318c10fbk28&code=06952ADM

http://www.adm.hr/product.asp?product=ddr3-8gb-2x4gb-pc3-12800-1600mhz-cl9-corsair-vengeance-lp-cml8gx3m2a1600c9b&code=06741ADM

http://www.adm.hr/product.asp?product=ddr3-8gb-2x4gb-pc3-12800-1600mhz-cl11-amd-radeon-r5-entertainment-series-r538g1601u1k&code=83033ADM

Sakkura · Apr 27, 2016

They are all from reputable brands, quality should be fine. The first kit is cheapest and arguably best. It can run 1866 in a system that allows it, but your system limits it to 1600. It still has a profile for that, so it'll work fine (nema problema, I think you'd say). The second kit has very slightly better timings at 1600 though. Not worth paying extra for in my opinion. The third kit is a little slower so there's no point paying extra for that.

lakimens · Apr 27, 2016

http://www.adm.hr/product.asp?product=ddr3-8gb-2x4gb-pc3-14900-1866mhz-cl10-kingston-hyperx-fury-hx318c10fbk28&code=06952ADM
I got this one, only I got 1 stick of 8GB, it's great.
There are better options then that PSU, if you haven't bought it I suggest you change it.
That PSU is very low quality, tier 4, I think on tom's psu tier list.
Get something like EVGA G2,GS, XFX PRO, Seasonic S12G, M12,S12-II,XFX TS,XTR.
These are all tier 1 and tier 2 PSUs, you won't go wrong with any of them.
Alternatively you can choose one from tom's list(just google psu tier list).

Sunnyyy · Apr 27, 2016

Oh yeah, i forgot about the list from this site, i was actually browsing it a few days ago but forgot, thanks for reminding me, I'll give it a look.

Thanks Sakkura and lakimens for tips I'll probably get the first one from the list.

Sakkura, do you change the RAM from 1866 to 1600 in bios? Is there any guide on this site for that? Or does the system do that automatically?

Sakkura · Apr 27, 2016

Yeah you change it in BIOS, but you'll often have to do that anyway (most DDR3 defaults to 1333 for compatibility). It's pretty simple, you enable XMP and then pick the profile for 1600.

I don't know how much money you have for the power supply, but there are definitely higher quality units out there.

Maybe an XFX XT 600W.

http://www.adm.hr/product.asp?product=napajanje-xfx-p1-600b-xtfr-xfx-600w-xt-series-full-wired&code=84121ADM

Sunnyyy · Apr 27, 2016

Ok, thanks for the explanation and tips, ill go with the 1866 mhz, I'll look into PSU's a few months later when i get more money, thanks again guys!

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