Fastest RAM for the 3770k?

[Iamazn]

CPU: 3770k
Motherboard: MOST LIKELY the EVGA Z77 FTW or Maximus V Formula/Extreme (if it's released soon).
What is the fastest RAM for this CPU/Motherboard combination? My budget is aprox $100/8GB RAM.

 

[abekl]

RAM speed is dictated by the motherboard, not the processor.

The EVGA takes 2133 RAM
Asus Maximus V Formula takes 2800 RAM

 

[InvalidError]

I wouldn't lose sleep over RAM clock rates since there is only a 2% difference between 1066 and 2133 in most real-world applications/games.

 

[Iamazn]

RAM speed is dictated by the motherboard, not the processor.

The EVGA takes 2133 RAM
Asus Maximus V Formula takes 2800 RAM

-Which board would you recommend?
-Can either board support dual x16 pci?

I wouldn't lose sleep over RAM clock rates since there is only a 2% difference between 1066 and 2133 in most real-world applications/games.

Can you recommend a good brand or model of RAM to get?

 

[wrenaudrey]

-Which board would you recommend?
Can you recommend a good brand or model of RAM to get?

Brand of RAM? Corsair always satisfies me. I really recommend it too.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Actually the memory controller is on the CPU not the board.

DDR3 1600 cas 9 seems to be the sweet spot or Sandy and Ivy Bridge processors. Make sure it's 1.5v RAM. Corsair Vengance and GSkill Ripjaws are both quite good. If you are using an aftermarket air cooler make sure you get the low profile Corsair Vengance so you don't have clearance issues. GSkill Ripjaws will fit as is.

This.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233186

Or this.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428

 

[Iamazn]

Actually the memory controller is on the CPU not the board.

DDR3 1600 cas 9 seems to be the sweet spot or Sandy and Ivy Bridge processors. Make sure it's 1.5v RAM. Corsair Vengance and GSkill Ripjaws are both quite good. If you are using an aftermarket air cooler make sure you get the low profile Corsair Vengance so you don't have clearance issues. GSkill Ripjaws will fit as is.

This.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233186

Or this.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428

-Which one would you personally get? Why?
-Any difference between 1.5v RAM vs 1.65v RAM?

 

[Deleted member 217926]

1.65v RAM can be dangerous to run with a Sandy Bridge or Ivy Bridge chip since the memory controller is on the CPU. Going over 1.5v actually voids the CPU warranty.

Personally I have GSkill Ripjaws but both the GSkill and the Corsair have lifetime warranties. Really both are equal in my opinion. I would go with the one you think looks better.

 

[Iamazn]

1.65v RAM can be dangerous to run with a Sandy Bridge or Ivy Bridge chip since the memory controller is on the CPU. Going over 1.5v actually voids the CPU warranty.

Personally I have GSkill Ripjaws but both the GSkill and the Corsair have lifetime warranties. Really both are equal in my opinion. I would go with the one you think looks better.

I'd like to be able to eventually upgrade to 32GB RAM. Are any of the following good buys?
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Performance-Modules-CML16GX3M2A1600C10/dp/B007TG8QRW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340693206&sr=8-1&keywords=corsair+vengeance+lp+2x8gb (Timing 10 instead of 9?)

http://www.amazon.com/G-SKILL-Ripjaws-240-Pin-Desktop-F3-12800CL10D-16GBXL/dp/B006T0CHLA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1340693293&sr=8-3&keywords=ripjaws+16gb (Timing 10 instead of 9?, would heat spreaders be a problem?)

http://www.amazon.com/G-SKILL-Ripjaws-240-Pin-Desktop-F3-10666CL9D-16GBXL/dp/B0066AESOC/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1340693293&sr=8-6&keywords=ripjaws+16gb (1333 instead of 1600?, would heat spreaders be a problem?)

http://www.amazon.com/G-SKILL-Ripjaws-240-Pin-Desktop-F3-1600C9D-16GXM/dp/B007GWMQ66/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1340693293&sr=8-9&keywords=ripjaws+16gb (Would heat spreaders be a problem?)

My CPU cooler will most likely end up being the Noctua NH-D14.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

I would get 1600 over 1333. There is a small but noticeable difference. Going over 1600 yields much less of a gain.

Any of those will fit with a DH 14.

Personally I would not pay $20 more for cas 9 over cas 10. The cas 9 will be about 1% faster though.

 

[nikorr]

I'd like to be able to eventually upgrade to 32GB RAM. Are any of the following good buys?
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Performance-Modules-CML16GX3M2A1600C10/dp/B007TG8QRW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340693206&sr=8-1&keywords=corsair+vengeance+lp+2x8gb (Timing 10 instead of 9?)

http://www.amazon.com/G-SKILL-Ripjaws-240-Pin-Desktop-F3-12800CL10D-16GBXL/dp/B006T0CHLA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1340693293&sr=8-3&keywords=ripjaws+16gb (Timing 10 instead of 9?, would heat spreaders be a problem?)

http://www.amazon.com/G-SKILL-Ripjaws-240-Pin-Desktop-F3-10666CL9D-16GBXL/dp/B0066AESOC/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1340693293&sr=8-6&keywords=ripjaws+16gb (1333 instead of 1600?, would heat spreaders be a problem?)

http://www.amazon.com/G-SKILL-Ripjaws-240-Pin-Desktop-F3-1600C9D-16GXM/dp/B007GWMQ66/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1340693293&sr=8-9&keywords=ripjaws+16gb (Would heat spreaders be a problem?)

My CPU cooler will most likely end up being the Noctua NH-D14.

What u going to use that RAM for? Video? Or ....

 

[Iamazn]

I would get 1600 over 1333. There is a small but noticeable difference. Going over 1600 yields much less of a gain.

Any of those will fit with a DH 14.

Personally I would not pay $20 more for cas 9 over cas 10. The cas 9 will be about 1% faster though.

1600mhz CAS9 vs 1866mhz CAS10: Which would be better?

What u going to use that RAM for? Video? Or ....

Gaming, Video Editing, RAM Disk, etc.

-If I go with 1866mhz, would this be a good choice? Are there any better alternatives within the same price range? Would this fit if I were to use a 3rd party CPU cooler? (ex: Noctua DH 14)
-If I go with 1600mhz, would this or this be the better choice? Are there any better alternatives within the same price range?

 

[nikorr]

Since u have 3770K, get 1866MHz.

Is better for the RAM disk.

 

[nikorr]

I would suggest CORSAIR H100 (CWCH100) Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler

HardOCP.com Editor’s Choice

was: $114.99 -> $109.99 -->$94.99 after mail-in rebate card + FREE SHIPPING

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181017

 

[nikorr]

I would suggest 16GB when u are usig the RAM disc.

And for the RAM ...

G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR

$59.99

FREE SHIPPING
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231460

 

[Iamazn]

I would suggest 16GB when u are usig the RAM disc.

And for the RAM ...

G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR

$59.99

FREE SHIPPING
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231460
http://images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/20-231-460-TS?$S300W$

This will be my choice if I decide to do 16GB total. Is there 2x8GB equivalent to the G Skill Sniper (1866mhz, CL9)?
I read somewhere that if you use all 4 RAM slots on the motherboard, the speed is limited to 1600mhz. Is this true?

I would suggest CORSAIR H100 (CWCH100) Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler

HardOCP.com Editor’s Choice

was: $114.99 -> $109.99 -->$94.99 after mail-in rebate card + FREE SHIPPING

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181017

http://www.overclock3d.net/gfx/articles/2011/08/11124245665l.png

I plan on doing Air cooling only because I am paranoid that a water cooler will eventually leak. :/

 

[nikorr]

That will do fine.

Check the review
http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=925&Itemid=67&limit=1&limitstart=4

 

[nikorr]

If it leaks, it is not going to damage anything electrical.

And it would only drip.

Using nonconductive fluid ->> Leak/burst will cause the temperatures to rise extremely fast and the system will simply shut off to prevent destroying the components.

 

[Iamazn]

Currently looking at these two:
http://www.amazon.com/G-Skill-PC3-14900-RipjawsX-10-11-10-30-Channel/dp/B006ZLJRO8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1340758789&sr=8-4&keywords=G+SKILL+2x8
http://www.amazon.com/G-SKILL-Series-240-Pin-Desktop-F3-1866C10D-16GAB/dp/B007GWMR6U/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1340758824&sr=8-9&keywords=G+SKILL+ares+16gb
Which is the better buy? Are there any better alternatives?
This may seem like a stupid question, but will either of these hit 7.9 on the Windows Experience Index?

 

[nikorr]

I would go with G.SKILL Ares Series 16GB.

The WEI is poor indicator of any performance : )

It could hit it though.

 

[Iamazn]

I would go with G.SKILL Ares Series 16GB.

The WEI is poor indicator of any performance : )

It could hit it though.

This thread says that the ARES is just a rebranded Ripjaw X with lower profile heat spreaders. If this is true and assuming that both RAM models will fit under the CPU cooler, would the Ripjaws give better performance (as they have heat spreaders)? Or do heat spreaders not really do anything?

As for the WEI, I know it's pretty much useless. I just like seeing maxed out numbers.

 

[DJDeCiBeL]

This thread says that the ARES is just a rebranded Ripjaw X with lower profile heat spreaders. If this is true and assuming that both RAM models will fit under the CPU cooler, would the Ripjaws give better performance (as they have heat spreaders)? Or do heat spreaders not really do anything?

Read Jaquith's replies to that thread.

 

[nikorr]

Like this?

 

[nikorr]

Well, u can either spend more money on key component, or use a photoshop : )

 

[nikorr]

Read this @ http://tech.geekd.in/2010/09/25/how-to-get-the-perfect-7-9-on-windows-experience-index-2/