- Jul 12, 2010
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Hello,
I'm currently planning a Socket 1155 build (I might post a thread on that later), and I can't decide which of the options above I should go for. I want a RAM kit for no more than around $100. A 4GB Ripjaws-X 1600MHz kit from G.Skill costs only $89 whereas an 8GB kit that has a lower speed of 1333MHz costs $109. Alternatively, an 8GB Ripjaws-X kit with a speed of 1600MHz costs $159. I don't really understand how large of an impact the clock speed has on RAM performance. From what I've heard, there isn't even a 1% difference in gaming between 1333 and 1600. I also heard that the clock speed affects the "overclockability" of the CPU. I am definitely planning to push my i5-2500K over 4GHz, and plan to play lots of games (GTX 460 SLI) and do a fair amount of multitasking. Which of the 3 RAM options will give me the best value for the money? I am on a tight budget as far as RAM is concerned and would appreciate any help given. Thanks!
I'm currently planning a Socket 1155 build (I might post a thread on that later), and I can't decide which of the options above I should go for. I want a RAM kit for no more than around $100. A 4GB Ripjaws-X 1600MHz kit from G.Skill costs only $89 whereas an 8GB kit that has a lower speed of 1333MHz costs $109. Alternatively, an 8GB Ripjaws-X kit with a speed of 1600MHz costs $159. I don't really understand how large of an impact the clock speed has on RAM performance. From what I've heard, there isn't even a 1% difference in gaming between 1333 and 1600. I also heard that the clock speed affects the "overclockability" of the CPU. I am definitely planning to push my i5-2500K over 4GHz, and plan to play lots of games (GTX 460 SLI) and do a fair amount of multitasking. Which of the 3 RAM options will give me the best value for the money? I am on a tight budget as far as RAM is concerned and would appreciate any help given. Thanks!
dont tell people 8gb is overkill, i see it gone in no time the way i use my system
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