Best Memory

[dustime5]

Hello,
I would like to know what is the best memroy I can add to my system to overclock for gamingl I have a
Mobo-P8Z68 PRO/GEN3
nVIDIA GTX560Ti
CPU INTLE 2600K 3.4GHz
CORSAIR 1050 PSU
WIN7
dustime5

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Memory makes no difference when overclocking a Sandy Bridge system. Since the memory controller is on the CPU there is no benefit to having very high speed memory. The best option is 1.5v DDR3 1600 cas 9.

 

[nikorr]

Hello,
I would like to know what is the best memroy I can add to my system to overclock for gamingl I have a
Mobo-P8Z68 PRO/GEN3
nVIDIA GTX560Ti
CPU INTLE 2600K 3.4GHz
CORSAIR 1050 PSU
WIN7
dustime5

I agree with anort3 ^ and u can get one like this.

I recommend CORSAIR Vengeance 99% of the time, quality RAM and low profile with XMP profile. And if u will get an aftermarket CPU cooler, low profile is the worry free remedy with perfect fit with any large cooler.
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233196
Vengeance Low Profile heat spreaders have a reduced height of 1.03" (26.25mm). They're designed for high-performance systems with extra-large CPU coolers, small form factor system builds, or any other space-constrained application where standard Vengeance memory might not fit.

 

[dustime5]

Thanks anort3 and nikorr, you have both been helpful in supplying me with the proper answer for my needs. I will check out the Newegg site for the Corsair memory advised. I use Corsair in my machine and have no problem adding memory.
Regards
dustime5

 

[nikorr]

You're welcome!

 

[dustime5]

nikkor, I attempted to order the corsair memory from new egg that you recommended but it was not listed so I ordered this in it's place. Hope I made the right decision. Listed at $24.99 4GB.

CORSAIR Vengeance 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9B
Item #: N82E16820145346

 

[dustime5]

Best answer selected by dustime5.

 

[nikorr]

nikkor, I attempted to order the corsair memory from new egg that you recommended but it was not listed so I ordered this in it's place. Hope I made the right decision. Listed at $24.99 4GB.

CORSAIR Vengeance 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9B
Item #: N82E16820145346

It is pretty much the same RAM inside.

I hope that you don't use an extra-large CPU cooler, that might reach over the 1st RAM slot.

If u are on stack cooler, you are just fine.

 

[nikorr]

 

[nikorr]

Thanx for the vote : ))

 

[dustime5]

It is pretty much the same RAM inside.

I hope that you don't use an extra-large CPU cooler, that might reach over the 1st RAM slot.

If u are on stack cooler, you are just fine.

I am cool ing with a Corsair H80. Way clear! Glad I made the right choice on Memory.

 

[nikorr]

Cool!

 

[nikorr]

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