Looking for Compatible Memory for my Computer

orazzledazzle

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Hello there. I am looking to add additional ram to my current computer, but I'm not sure what to look for when trying to purchase it.

My computer:
Intel Core i5 3570K CPU 3.40GHz
GeForce GTX 950
8GB Ram

My computer has four ram spots with two ram spots taken up by two 4 GB sticks and I was hoping to get two more 8 GB sticks if it's possible with my build. I was hoping that maybe someone could tell me what to look for or even send me a link of some ram I could purchase. I'm from Canada so preferably a Canadian site. I don't really know what kind of budget I would need for 16GB of ram, but I heard ram is one of the cheapest upgrades for a computer and I'm just slowly starting to put more into my build so I was going to start with ram. Maybe in the $100-150 range. I don't know what to expect from prices that will work with my build, but I know I've seen the sticks of ram cheaper and more expensive then that, just not sure what the difference is. I don't want to have to get even more ram later on because I was cheap on getting these two sticks so if it costs more that's fine. I did a little research, but I don't really know want to end up purchasing something that is not compatible with my computer and this is where I came for my GPU and fan upgrade so I appreciate any help I can get.
 
Solution
If not OCing look at the GSkill Ripjaws X or Snipers in 1600/9 2x8GB, if OCing look for same in 2133/9 - they cost a little more but the Trident X sticks are also great ;) Check at NewEgg Canada

orazzledazzle

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Thanks a lot man! I don't know a whole lot about OCing yet so I'll probably stick with one of the first ones you mentioned until I can learn more about OCing. I found one of each brands on the website and was wondering which one I should pull the plug on? They are both on sale and pretty much the same price, so which ever one you suggest I'll probably order right now! :D Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it!

There's the:

G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-1600C9D-16GXM
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231568&cm_re=GSkill_Ripjaws_X_1600%2f9-_-20-231-568-_-Product

and the

G.SKILL Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-1600C9D-16GSR
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231609&cm_re=Snipers_1600%2f9-_-20-231-609-_-Product