Help with RAM for new build

pothound

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Hello,
i am building anew computer using amd phenom 2 x4 955 and msi 870a g54 motherboard i need good memory and cooler for the build
thank you
 
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ref MSI 870A-G54 http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=prodtestreport&maincat_no=1&cat2_no=&cat3_no=&prod_no=2057
RAM:
Corsair Phenom II - http://www.corsair.com/products/phenomii/default.aspx
Certified {QVL} - http://www.msi.com/uploads/test_report/TR10_2057.pdf

From the Certified list:
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231303
CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Model CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145260

From the Corsair list:
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Model CMP4GX3M2B1600C8 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145303

CPU Fan:
$15 COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
$29 ZALMAN CNPS10X http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118059

After those I like the Corsair H50 and H70.