32 GB (4x8) Selection for Workstation/home pc

[Jay-Z]

Hi everyone, I am looking at getting a 4x8GB memory kit. My rig is mainly used for AutoCAD/Solidworks/ANSYS and running a file server from time to time.

Current mobo and CPU:
Asus Z77 Sabertooth
i7 2600k @ 4.3

Requirements:
1) 4x8GB for 32 total
2) 1600 or 1866Mhz no more no less
3) CL9 or better
4) Available in Australia.
5) Low profile
6) Decent value ~$100 - $150 AU

Thanks in advance

 

[inzone]

Since you can't get those prices in the U.S. I don't see you getting them in Australia. The only ram you can get for $150 or less is some value ram at 1333mhz.
Unless $100 AU = $200 U.S. but it doesn't.

 

[Jay-Z]

Righto, ignore the cost for now. I really just need help on brand.

 

[amuffin]

Brand really doesn't matter.

 

[Jay-Z]

Ok, very well. Which of these would you go for?

http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_listnew.phtml?id=10&id2=153&bid=2&sid=94976

http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_listnew.phtml?id=10&id2=153&bid=2&sid=81702

I am looking at running a RAM disk. Also, are they low profile?

 

[Kylehume]

If the first link you listed is actually this model: http://www.gskill.com/products.php?index=431

then I'd go for that one. The model number listed for the product on the page you linked does not exist, so I would verify.

The reason is that the first one 1600 mhz @ 10 CL will be slightly faster than the second one 1333 mhz @ 9 CL

10/1600 = 0.00625
09/1333 = 0.0067516879219804951237809452363091

They are both 1.5V which is Intel's recommended voltage for RAM.

G.Skill also has lifetime warranties on their memory, and I personally find their kits to be cheaper than other companies.

 

[Jay-Z]

Thanks, I will keep looking into it.

 

[Jay-Z]

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