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Hello,

Looking for RAM for my new build. I can't spend more than $40 and am hoping to get DDR3 1600 or high 8GB of ram. My MB is MSI Z77A-G41. I have the Phantom 410 case so excellent cooling and power won't be a problem with my 650TX Cosair CPU.

Some good choices I have seen are as follows:

Samsung 8GB 1600 DDR3, no heat spreader $40
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

G Skill Sniper 8 GB 1600 DDR3 $45
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Ripjaws X 8 GB 2133 DDR3 $40
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Not sure which to get, ATM I'm just waiting for a good deal (low price for something good). It would be nice to get something now though.

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When it comes to picking RAM, a lot of it is preference, and then the rest is what the board can handle. Your board can handle up to 1600mhz without overclocking, so if your not going to o/c, there isn't any reason to buy any higher than that. If you don't mind o/cing, then you can go up to 2800mhz(if you have a new 22nm CPU).
As I said before, ram is mainly preference, so you just have to find a brand you like first. Personally I like Corsair. Here is a couple links to some nice RAM

Corsair XMS3 Desktop Memory Kit - 8GB (2x 4GB) - $42
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/ite...

Corsair Vengeance CMZ8GX3M1A1600C9 8G $45
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/ite...
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