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i7 4790k+VII Formula...Suggestions for Ram?

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As seen in title, my future build will be utilizing the i7 4790k+VII Formula Mobo but I haven't quite cracked the code on finding optimized Ram.  Trying to stay under $200, thank you muchly for your input and Happy Thanksgiving.

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RAM is not optimized for a motherboard. Just get high quality 2400MHz RAM

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Like...give me an example...

TEACH MEEEEE

just get what ever ddr3 ram that you want and it should be fine

Main Rig: i7 4770k @ 4.2Ghz, sabertooth z87, Gtx 980, hx 750 ,16gb vengeance pro, 120gb kingston ssd, 3tb segate

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As seen in title, my future build will be utilizing the i7 4790k+VII Formula Mobo but I haven't quite cracked the code on finding optimized Ram.  Trying to stay under $200, thank you muchly for your input and Happy Thanksgiving.

 

For under $200, easy, 16GB kit of 2400MHz G.Skill Tridents: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231589

 

No such thing as optimized memory, most motherboard manufacturers support almost all kits.

 

 

https://linustechtips.com/topic/1381504-community-standards/

 

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If you are going to be gaming but not doing 3D rendering or modelling, etc, you will only need 8gb.

The clock speed also doesn't really matter. If there is a significant difference in price between, say, 2400mhz RAM and 1666mhz RAM, don't bother with the high speed stuff.

As long as you are not using integrated CPU memory, and are just gaming, 8gb of really any speed RAM is fine.

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Whatever is cheapest, or whatever you find aesthetically pleasing. The mindsets of buying Ram

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770k | Mobo: MSI Mpower Max | Cooling: Cryorig R1 Ultimate w/ XT140 front Fan | GPU: EVGA GTX 770 Dual SC SLI | Case: NZXT H440 | Case Fans: Phanteks PH-140SP x5 | PSU: EVGA Supernova P2 1000W | RAM: 16GB Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer | SSD: Kingston HyperX 3k 120GB | HDD: Seagate Barracude

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My apologies with my wording, I meant like...best cost per performance...

That being said I went with Corsair Vengeance Pro Series 16GB, moving on to the video card.  Many Thanks!

 

That's too bad that you went with that kit. The G.Skill kit I listed above is cheaper and has better timings.

 

 

https://linustechtips.com/topic/1381504-community-standards/

 

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