G.Skill Memory Sticks Compatible with Asus z97-A?

[Unable_Compute]

I am using an Asus z97-A motherboard for my first PC build. I was wondering if these memory sticks would work with it:
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL
G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR

Also which one is preferred for this motherboard?

 

[terry4536]

Sure. I prefer G. Skill RAM. The specific RAM speeds are stated in the motherboard specs. You can also check the specific RAM against the Compatibility List on the motherboard"s webpage.

 

[terry4536]

The specs list the memory standard as :
DDR3 3200(OC)/3100(OC)/3000(OC)/2933(OC)/2800(OC)/2666(OC)/2600(OC)/2500(OC)/2400(OC)/2200(OC)/2133(OC)/2000(OC)/1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600/1333

That means the RAM Speeds above 1600 will have to be set manually or by XMP Iin the BIOS.

I generally recommend a minimum of CL 9 1866 RAM. But 2133 or 2400 is fine. Above that the cost to benefit isn't really there.

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

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231460&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

[gskill support]

What CPU are you using? The max DRAM frequency depends on the CPU. A higher frequency will be better for that motherboard.

 

[Unable_Compute]

The specs list the memory standard as :
DDR3 3200(OC)/3100(OC)/3000(OC)/2933(OC)/2800(OC)/2666(OC)/2600(OC)/2500(OC)/2400(OC)/2200(OC)/2133(OC)/2000(OC)/1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600/1333

That means the RAM Speeds above 1600 will have to be set manually or by XMP Iin the BIOS.

I generally recommend a minimum of CL 9 1866 RAM. But 2133 or 2400 is fine. Above that the cost to benefit isn't really there.

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

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231460&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

So overall... If I purchase the G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) then it will be much easier to maintain (Sorry, I'm just starting out ) Also thanks for the help!

 

[terry4536]

It is more of a matter of expense. The cost of fast RAM goes up considerably with the higher frequency RAM. The sweet spot for cost to benefit ratio was at 1600 five to ten years ago. You still see recommendations for 1600 RAM. The current sweet spot is at 1866 CL9 RAM. But that is likely to go up. The problem is that the once you get above 2133 or 2400 GHz there is very little difference in observed computation speed. So the cost continues to go up even though the benefit levels off. And you are then left only with bragging rights that you memory is lightning fast.

The DDR4 memory is faster and is coupled with improved designs of CPU and motherboards. But I'm still waiting to see what the practical results are. I have my doubts.

 

[Tradesman1]

These days you can often find 2133 or even 2400 at near the same price as 1600, and the added bandwidth of the faster sticks will keep you happier longer as apps and games utilize DRAM more and more

 

[Unable_Compute]

What CPU are you using? The max DRAM frequency depends on the CPU. A higher frequency will be better for that motherboard.

I am using this CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K Devil's Canyon Quad-Core 3.5GHz LGA1150 BX80646154690K Desktop

 

[terry4536]

That CPU is fully capable of utilizing any of the memory that we have discussed.

 

[Tradesman1]

Might take a slight CPU OC to run 2133 or 2400. 2666 is generally where the price starts to jump. I'd look to the Ripjaws X or Snipers...great buy at the Egg on the 2x4GB Trident X 2400/10 for $61

 

[terry4536]

If you decide on one of the faster RAM, more than likely it will just be a matter of selecting the corresponding XMP setting in the BIOS. It is pretty easy to do .

 

[Unable_Compute]

I appreciate the helpful feedback!

 

[Tradesman1]

I'd say a decent chance at 2133 and much smaller at 2400 with a 4690K by strictly using XMP, though I've only got about 25 builds with 4690Ks