Z77 Motherboard RAM.

[ProdigyInspired]

Hey guys,

I was just 'upgrading' most of my computer parts and I've done the fan, cpu. Now I'm doing RAM, but then, my old Corsair Dominator XMS2 doesn't seem to fit properly in the slot. So here are my options.

1) Get help from the pros here to insert my RAM.

Or:

2) Replace my RAM, my budget is $150 AUD. I'm also going to these 3 stores : MSY, PCDIY, and TXComputerSolutions.
Can't seem to find a Corsair Vengeance except from TX. (Just thinking maybe my Australian friends will help me here).

Thanks c;

Oh and my CPU is an i5 3570k. Motherboard has 4 slots.

 

[amuffin]

You'll need DDR3 ram, your corsair XSM2 modules are DDR2.

Corsair Vengeance 8GB kits are a good choice

 

[ProdigyInspired]

You'll need DDR3 ram, your corsair XSM2 modules are DDR2.

Corsair Vengeance 8GB kits are a good choice

This seems pretty good C:

http://www.txcomputer.com.au/corsair-8gb-2x4gb-high-performance.html

I'm going to call them if they have anymore.

EDIT: Eh, damnit, they're closed on Sundays.

 

[amuffin]

Those are for laptops.

This is what I meant:
http://www.txcomputer.com.au/memory/pc-ddr3-240-pin/cor-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9-2-x-4gb-ddr3-1600.html

 

[nikorr]

Get this one, works fine with your CPU.
http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=7650

 

[nikorr]

BTW, there are much better stores to shop.

These have not updated info, not many choices

and slowest loading websites I've seen in long time : )

 

[nikorr]

This one is not bad too.
http://www.txcomputer.com.au/memory/pc-ddr3-240-pin/cor-cmp8gx3m2a1600c9-2-x-4gb.html

 

[ProdigyInspired]

Those are for laptops.

This is what I meant:
http://www.txcomputer.com.au/memory/pc-ddr3-240-pin/cor-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9-2-x-4gb-ddr3-1600.html

Sorry, couldn't recognise it, it's in the RAM category

Get this one, works fine with your CPU.
http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=7650

This one is not bad too.
http://www.txcomputer.com.au/memory/pc-ddr3-240-pin/cor-cmp8gx3m2a1600c9-2-x-4gb.html

Which one do you consider more worth the money? Including what muffin suggested.

And also, I chose these stores because they're pretty much next to each other. PCDIY and TX is in the same lot, while MSY is just 2 buildings away from them.

 

[nikorr]

I recommend CORSAIR Vengeance 99% of the time, but they don't have it, 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 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233198
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.

 

[nikorr]

G.SKILL is great too.

And for performance, Dominator is better, but cost more.

And is good for overclocking to 2000+MHz if needed.

 

[nikorr]

IMHO, GSKILL is the better choice in those web-stores.

 

[nikorr]

Save your money, get G.Skill and this SSD @ http://www.txcomputer.com.au/ssd/solid-state-drives-ssd/samsung-64gb-ssd-830-series.html

 

[ProdigyInspired]

Save your money, get G.Skill and this SSD @ http://www.txcomputer.com.au/ssd/solid-state-drives-ssd/samsung-64gb-ssd-830-series.html

I guess I'll be getting the G.Skill then. What's the SSD for?

 

[nikorr]

SSD is like hard drive, but has no moving parts and it is super-fast.

It will knock your sucks off : )

U install windows and your apps on it.

 

[ProdigyInspired]

SSD is like hard drive, but has no moving parts and it is super-fast.

It will knock your sucks off : )

U install windows and your apps on it.

Eh, do you think I need it? I already have a hard drive with everything on it. I'm just upgrading my video card, motherboard and ram. Also adding a after-market cooler.

 

[nikorr]

Watch this video.

[flash=640,360]http://www.youtube.com/v/kiLSXvNaCME?version=3&feature=player_detailpage[/flash]

 

[nikorr]

You need to install windows again on new system.

 

[ProdigyInspired]

You need to install windows again on new system.

Alright then, although it seems like such a hassle to install all my programs again

 

[nikorr]

OK, what are u trying to do?

Use the old windows installation HDD and just use it with new CPU system?

 

[ProdigyInspired]

OK, what are u trying to do?

Use the old windows installation HDD and just use it with new CPU system?

I'm going to get the SSD, reinstall, but first figure out on how to move the programs over so I know what to install.

 

[nikorr]

I'm going to get the SSD, reinstall, but first figure out on how to move the programs over so I know what to install.

OK, I am not sure if I understand u, but what programs are u talking about?

 

[ProdigyInspired]

OK, I am not sure if I understand u, but what programs are u talking about?

I mean, the ones I had installed before, some of those I don't remember. So I'm going to somehow check on the hard drive to see what programs I want to install.

So like, MSN, Skype, etc.

 

[nikorr]

Well, first u install the windows.

Than the programs. Write down all the passwords and the programs.

 

[nikorr]

Than u can use Google to find the programs and get the latest versions,

like the Skype or any other program.

http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/home

 

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