Optimal RAM purchase for ASUS Maximus VII Hero?

Sailor R Thomas · Aug 17, 2016

Greetings. I need to purchase RAM for my *Gaming Rig* (specs listed below) and would like to know which of the following memory items will produce the best performance -- assuming XMP in enabled:

a). G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-2133C11D-16GXL
DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000)
Timing 11-13-13-31
Cas Latency 11
Voltage 1.5V
http://tinyurl.com/Newegg-Ripjaws

b). G.SKILL Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200) Desktop Memory Model F3-2400C10D-16GTX
DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200)
Timing 10-12-12-31
Cas Latency 10
Voltage 1.65V
http://tinyurl.com/Newegg-TridentX

c). CORSAIR Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200) Desktop Memory Model CMY16GX3M2A2400C11A
DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200)
Timing 11-13-13-31
Cas Latency 11
Voltage 1.65V
http://tinyurl.com/Newegg-Vengeance

. . .
My Specs:
MB: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K
CPU cooler: Corsair H100I
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000W
OS: Windows 7-64bit

Thank you very much for your help and advice.

Tradesman1 · Aug 17, 2016

The Trident X are the best, easily, plus they have OC headroom

I've run that set (and many others) on my Z97 Hero. Did an article on some 32 GB sets of 2400 (testing primarily for that on my Z87 Hero) here:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/dram-benchmark-fluctuations,4080.html#p1

MeanMachine41 · Aug 17, 2016

Sailor R Thomas :

Greetings. I need to purchase RAM for my *Gaming Rig* (specs listed below) and would like to know which of the following memory items will produce the best performance -- assuming XMP in enabled:

a). G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-2133C11D-16GXL
DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000)
Timing 11-13-13-31
Cas Latency 11
Voltage 1.5V
http://tinyurl.com/Newegg-Ripjaws

b). G.SKILL Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200) Desktop Memory Model F3-2400C10D-16GTX
DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200)
Timing 10-12-12-31
Cas Latency 10
Voltage 1.65V
http://tinyurl.com/Newegg-TridentX

c). CORSAIR Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200) Desktop Memory Model CMY16GX3M2A2400C11A
DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200)
Timing 11-13-13-31
Cas Latency 11
Voltage 1.65V
http://tinyurl.com/Newegg-Vengeance

. . .
My Specs:
MB: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K
CPU cooler: Corsair H100I
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000W
OS: Windows 7-64bit

Thank you very much for your help and advice.

Hi Sailor R Thomas

All would be OK performance wise.

The GSkill Trident X series would be my pick however, you should check that the kit you choose, are on the ASUS QVL list for tested kits.

Sailor R Thomas · Aug 17, 2016

Hi MeanMachine41, I checked the QVL list and for some reason I couldn't find the one's I chose...which is why I'm here seeking advice. I also tried that pcpartpicker.com site but it cited compatibility issues in that the speed will be reduced using some of those.

Tradesman1 · Aug 17, 2016

It will depend on your individual CPU, you may need a slight CPU OC to run 2400 sticks at 2400. Otherwise no compatibility issues, I run 2666 TriX with one of my 4770Ks and 2800 TriX with the other (in sig)

Sailor R Thomas · Aug 17, 2016

Tradesman1 :

Thank you so much for mentioning that, I didn't have the slightest clue about what to do!

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