Which 8GB Ram for the Asrock Extreme4?

[nidish7]

Hello everyone, For my first build, I'm planning on having an Asrock z77 Extreme4 atx motherboard.

For the motherboard, the ram specs are as follows:
Memory Standard
DDR3 2800+(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066

So If i get 2x4GB kit at 1600MHz, does that mean I won't be able to overclock it?

Or if i get a 2x4gb 1866MHz kit, does it mean it'll run at 1866 overclocked at default or i'll have to overclock it in the bios for it to work?


Btw the dual channel, refers to the 2 x 2(4 Slots) or 2x1 + 2x1 slots?

Will it be more beneficial to have 4 * 2gb or 2* 4gb? Which one will be dual channnel?

Thanks

 

[bigcyco1]

if you get 1866 yes you half to do it through the bios

 

[bigcyco1]

To run your RAM in dual-channel mode your sticks should be in slots 1/3 or 2/4. The Motherboard manual usually shows these layouts if your not sure. Also from what I've read above 1600mhz the benefits of frequency increases aren't as good so you might wanna not waste the money on buying anything higher.

 

[bigcyco1]

RAM:G.SKILL Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231416#top

RAM:Crucial Ballistix sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model BLS2KIT4G3D1609DS1S00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148544#top

RAM:G.SKILL Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-1600C9D-8GAB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231546#top

 

[cuecuemore]

This kit will clock higher and time lower than any other kit even remotely close to the same price range:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147096
Have tested 8 kits, the bad ones run at 2133C11 and the good ones get down to 2133C9.

EDIT: All under 1.5v