Best 2x4 8gb memory to pair with sandy bridge 2600k?

[benson733]

I'm working on a new build and was wondering the communities input on what the best memory would be to pair with the following:

Intel Sandy Bridge i7 2600k
ASUS P8P67 PRO
Nvidia gtx 570

The computer is going to be used as higher end main stream/ enthusiast gaming and game developing computer.

 

[o1die]

Check asus website for it's qvL listing for tested ram.

 

[jaquith]

Normally I'm a huge Corsair fan, but I must admit G.SKILL's new Ripjaws X is pretty darn good. I would look at the 1866 MHz DDR3, apparently I wasn't the only one they're all sold out.

G.SKILL http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=%22ripjaws+x%22&x=24&y=35

Hope that helps.

 

[benson733]

Normally I'm a huge Corsair fan, but I must admit G.SKILL's new Ripjaws X is pretty darn good. I would look at the 1866 MHz DDR3, apparently I wasn't the only one they're all sold out.

G.SKILL http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=%22ripjaws+x%22&x=24&y=35

Hope that helps.

so would the ram have to be clocked? Or would it be a plug n play operation?

 

[jaquith]

Since there's no manual published, typically you set the AI OC Tuner -> XMP, and if needed the DRAM Frequency -> DDR3-1866MHz.

 

[benson733]

Since there's no manual published, typically you set the AI OC Tuner -> XMP, and if needed the DRAM Frequency -> DDR3-1866MHz.

Cool thanks.

I'll keep you in mind so when I run into ram issues I'll give you a shout...

 

[jaquith]

Yep, I was correct; see this video ~6:00 minutes in -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppRzv1tKRyE Linus was first incorrect then 'remembered' and changed his presentation correctly.

Good Luck!

 

[o1die]

Newegg has some gskill ripjaws 2 x 4gb sticks for $79.99 after rebate with email promo code; runs at 1333 at 1.5v leaving some room for overclocking at 1.65v.