Recommended RAM For My Build

lukemurtagh1995 · Jan 12, 2019

Hello everyone,

I am beginning to finalise my build and I am wondering about RAM. My current choice is a Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8) DDR4-4266. Since I know next to nothing about RAM could someone advise me as to if this is a good choice? Are there any better options for around the same price?

Thanks!

My build:
CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15S
Motherboard: ASUS ROG Maximus XI Hero WiFi
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8) DDR4-4266
Storage: Samsung 860 EVO 1 TB 2.5'' SSD and Seagate Barracuda 2 TB 3.5'' HDD
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked
PSU: Corsair RMx 650 W
Case: Fractal Meshify C Dark TG

kodikos · Jan 12, 2019

Any ddr4 ram you pick no matter the speed clock will get you about the same performance.So yeah you can go to corsairs yet if you consider saving some money you can go with a cheaper one and have the same performance

lukemurtagh1995 · Jan 12, 2019

kodikos :

Thanks for the quick reply. So is there any recommended speed, or is any, say, above 2000 good enough?

gdmaclew · Jan 12, 2019

Check the QVL for that motherboard...

https://www.asus.com/ca-en/Motherboards/ROG-MAXIMUS-XI-HERO-WI-FI/HelpDesk_QVL/

kodikos · Jan 12, 2019

Well actually it depends on what you will use your PC.If it's for gaming higher and lower clocks will give you same fps.If it's for other things like rendering e.t.c higher clocks will give you a bit more speed although the difference will be tiny.

lukemurtagh1995 · Jan 12, 2019

kodikos :

Yes, sorry, I should have specified that. It's for gaming only.

lukemurtagh1995 · Jan 12, 2019

gdmaclew :

I can't seem to find it. The name according to Amazon is CMK16GX4M2K4266C19. What does its absence from the list mean?

gdmaclew · Jan 12, 2019

Because the list is showing a 32GB kit not a 16GB kit, so it's fine.

lukemurtagh1995 · Jan 12, 2019

gdmaclew :

So it would work with the motherboard?

gdmaclew · Jan 12, 2019

It should be OK.

gdmaclew · Jan 12, 2019

You are paying quite a premium for that speed. Are you sure 3000MHz wouldn't be good enough , or even 3200 MHz?

lukemurtagh1995 · Jan 12, 2019

gdmaclew :

Yeah, I will probably look for a slower speed. I wasn't entirely confident in what I was looking for. These ones are a lot cheaper. Any reason to go for a high speed just for gaming with no other tasks like streaming?

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/p6RFf7/corsair-memory-cmk16gx4m2b3200c16
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/MYH48d/corsair-memory-cmk16gx4m2b3000c15

gdmaclew · Jan 12, 2019

Not really. Like kodicos said, you probably wouldn't even notice the difference.

lukemurtagh1995 · Jan 12, 2019

gdmaclew :

Thanks for the advice. You and Kodicos have just saved me over £100.

gdmaclew · Jan 12, 2019

No problem.
You should pick kodicos, as he had the first answer.

lukemurtagh1995 · Jan 12, 2019

gdmaclew :

Whilst you are here, is there anything else about my build to change? I already have the PSU and GPU.

gdmaclew · Jan 12, 2019

The rest of your build looks good.

geofelt · Jan 12, 2019

A very nice build.
The motherboard specs say max of 4200 speed is supported.
What you list will be ok, but, I think you are paying much more than necessary. 3600 speed is about right.
The rest of the build looks good.
I might buy WD or hitachi if you need a HDD, they are supposedly more reliable.

lukemurtagh1995 · Jan 12, 2019

geofelt :

Thanks for your advice. Any specific HDDs you are thinking of?

geofelt · Jan 12, 2019

lukemurtagh1995 :

Here is a nice article on the WD rainbow:
https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Understanding-the-WD-Rainbow-674/

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