Looking for RAM

Bolton_99 · Nov 24, 2016

Title says it all really. Upgrading from my current 8gb of RAM to 16gb of RAM, so I will need two sticks of it.

Here is my motherboard: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4953#sp
CPU: I54690k (not overclocked)

Also, does the new RAM need to be the same speed as my old RAM, or is that just me being stupid?

Cheers!

Grugbug · Nov 24, 2016

Whatever RAM you add your system will clock all of the RAM to the slowest stick.
Try to get the same RAM if possible.

Bolton_99 · Nov 24, 2016

Grugbug :

Ah okay. So whatever RAM is currently have, I should get either the same stick with the same speed or a different stick with the same speed

Grugbug · Nov 24, 2016

Best solution is get the same stick you have, same brand and speed. If that is not possible try to match the sticks speed and latency.
Is it possible for you to order a matched set and sell the stick you have?

Tradesman1 · Nov 24, 2016

There are no guarantees when mixing packages of DRAM - even if the same exact model - see items 2-6

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ddr-dram-myths,4155.html

Best would be to get a set of 2x8GB (would suggest 1866 or 2133) and either sell the old, put in another rig or keep as spares

Bolton_99 · Nov 24, 2016

Grugbug :

Yeah I dont think that would be possible as the RAM is nearly 3 year old

Bolton_99 · Nov 24, 2016

Tradesman1 :

I would be removing my old RAM and buying two new sticks as I believe the 8gb of RAM i currently have is discontinued.

Is it as easy to just plug two new sticks of ram into my motherboard, or do i have to look for certain things. Like I heard somewhere the new ram has to have the same speed as the old RAM (even if I am completely replacing it)

Sorry if that is confusing or anything.

Tradesman1 · Nov 24, 2016

No, just want DRAM that the CPU and mobo are capable of running. When first installed the new DRAM will go to the mobos default, then if getting 1600 or better DRAM simply go into the BIOS and enable XMP, select profile 1. Realistically at stock your CPU should support 1866 maybe 2133 or higher, or might need a slight CPU OC to carry 2133 -2800 or so

Bolton_99 · Nov 24, 2016

Tradesman1 :

Ah thanks for the help. Any recommendations for RAM? ( two sticks of 8gb or RAM)

CPU-i5 4690k
Mobo-http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4953#sp

Tradesman1 · Nov 24, 2016

I like the GSkill Ripjaws X and Sniper lines. There Trident X line is tops performance wise

Bolton_99 · Nov 24, 2016

Tradesman1 :

Thank you

Tradesman1 · Nov 24, 2016

No worries

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