Choosing RAM for a custom build

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Nick Black

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Just what the above says.

Im going for an 8GB stick.
http://www.techzone.lk/product/gskill-ripjaws-v-ddr4-2800-8gb-f4-2800c17s-8gvr-410223/

That ,or

Kingston HyperX 2400Mhz


The thing Is, ill be using it in a h110m type mobo which supports only upto 2133Mhz. So, will the Gskill one not be compatible with it? Also, The price is real weird around here. In USD terms, the gskill is around 13$ CHEAPER, despite higher clock speeds. The kingston offers Lifetime warranty while GSkill only offers me three years of warranty. So, what would you choose?
 
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I would recommend running dual channel. You may encounter problems running single channel on a dual channel board.

Mixing RAM can be very finicky, even if you choose RAM with the same model and speed. RAM is sold in kits because each stick is tested to work together. Sometimes if you mix and match RAM it will work without a problem, sometimes it will work for awhile and one day it wont, and sometimes it does not work at all.

Your best option would be to get a 2x8gb kit and have 16gb of RAM. But, if your on a budget, that is the more expensive route. Your next best option would be to get 2x4gb kit to run I dual channel. Then upgrade later to a 16gb kit and sell your 2x4gb kit. This route will save money up front, but will...
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You really want to get 2 sticks of RAM to run dual channel. So I would suggest getting a 2x4gb configuration. The speed will not matter. The speed of the RAM just means it has been tested to run at that speed, it does not mean it automatically runs at that speed. If you get the 2400, it will only run at 2133. I would suggest getting whichever 2x4gb RAM is cheaper.
 
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I thought of that too, but i might upgrade and add on another 8gb stick later on? My board is an h110m type, so i only gave 2 dimm slots. What do u suggest?

 
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I would recommend running dual channel. You may encounter problems running single channel on a dual channel board.

Mixing RAM can be very finicky, even if you choose RAM with the same model and speed. RAM is sold in kits because each stick is tested to work together. Sometimes if you mix and match RAM it will work without a problem, sometimes it will work for awhile and one day it wont, and sometimes it does not work at all.

Your best option would be to get a 2x8gb kit and have 16gb of RAM. But, if your on a budget, that is the more expensive route. Your next best option would be to get 2x4gb kit to run I dual channel. Then upgrade later to a 16gb kit and sell your 2x4gb kit. This route will save money up front, but will cost more in the long run. Or you could get the 8gb stick and you may not have any problems and just have some performance loss. Then get another stick later and maybe you wont run into any problems. But you could have issues with both sticks and have to get another kit altogether.
 
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