Need help choosing memory

Ford_Nucleon

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I find memory very confusing. I know I need an 8gb (2x4gb) ddr3 dual channel kit. That part I understand. What i find confusing is that there are so many different types of dual channel ddr3 kits out there. My friend, who has built many computers just told me to get a G Skill ripjaws x 8gb ddr3 set but there are three different sets sold by my local pc store.I need help answering these three questions:

1. does my motherboard support non-ecc, ecc registered and/or un-buffered chips?

2. does my motherboard/cpu support any of these (link below) modules?

3. out of those modules that it does support (if any) which one is best?

My motherboard: https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/Z97-GAMING-5.html#hero-overview

My CPU: http://ark.intel.com/products/80811/Intel-Core-i5-4690K-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_90-GHz

memory 1: https://www.umart.com.au/umart1/pro/Products-details.phtml?id=10&id2=153&bid=5&sid=73303

memory 2: https://www.umart.com.au/umart1/pro/Products-details.phtml?id=10&id2=153&bid=5&sid=81785

memory 3: https://www.umart.com.au/umart1/pro/Products-details.phtml?id=10&id2=153&bid=5&sid=76654
 
Solution
Of the 3, you'll get the best performance from the 1866/9 set, with your combo if you want you should be able to run them at 2133/10 which is better than the 2133 sets CL of 11

Garilia

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Memory
Number of Memory Slots: 4×240pin
Memory Standard: DDR3 3300*(*OC)/ 3200*/ 3100*/ 3000*/ 2800*/ 2666*/ 2600*/ 2400*/ 2200*/ 2133*/ 2000*/ 1866*/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066
Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
Channel Supported: Dual Channel

It does not support ecc

It will support any of the modules you linked to. The main difference is the RAM speed. The 59.99 piece is 1600, your card supports that without overclocking. It also supports the 2133 and the 2400, with overclocking. You set the speed in the mobo UEFI. Pick whichever one's in your budget.
 


Do you need a memory (no RAM in your system) or you are adding memory to your system ?
If the first, not really important what you choose, for the second - pick the same speeds as you already have in the system.