RAM NEEDED

[rutwik]

So i was confused with what RAM to get for me .

Would someone whats this CL9 or CL10/11 MEAN ??

 

[simtransporter]

That refers to the latency, in simple terms the lower the better.

[Titanicium]

CAS latency. The lower it is, the better.

 

You can generally not get it under 9, but if you look around you might even be able to get RAM with a CAS latency of 7. Although that will often mean that you will have to "accept" lower frequencies.

[rutwik]

CAS latency. The lower it is, the better.

You can generally not get it under 9, but if you look around you might even be able to get RAM with a CAS latency of 7. Although that will often mean that you will have to "accept" lower frequencies.

What frequency should I get ?? For maximum performance in Sony Vegas pro and adobe premier pro and gaming and how many gigabytes

[rutwik]

That refers to the latency, in simple terms the lower the better.

Any idea what gigabytes and frequency should I get

[simtransporter]

Any idea what gigabytes and frequency should I get

I suggest you go with at least two DIMMs (for dual channel operation)

 

For capacity I'd say 8GB as a minimum (2 sticks of 4GB) however for video editing and rendering you might want more, I would typically recommend 16GB (2 sticks of 8GB) you can always add more later on if you like.

 

For frequencies, anything above 1600Mhz is good, get the highest you can I guess, I think 1600-2133mhz is the sweet spot for DDR3 without spending a load amount of money. I personally run 1866Mhz CL9 in my rig although I mainly use it for gaming and I don't do a lot of video editing, oh and bare in mind you can always overclock your memory too.

[rutwik]

I suggest you go with at least two DIMMs (for dual channel operation)

For capacity I'd say 8GB as a minimum (2 sticks of 4GB) however for video editing and rendering you might want more, I would typically recommend 16GB (2 sticks of 8GB) you can always add more later on if you like.

For frequencies, anything above 1600Mhz is good, get the highest you can I guess, I think 1600-2133mhz is the sweet spot for DDR3 without spending a load amount of money. I personally run 1866Mhz CL9 in my rig although I mainly use it for gaming and I don't do a lot of video editing, oh and bare in mind you can always overclock your memory too.

So if I get 1600 2x4 GB will it help ??

I could use a few bucks for my ssd

[simtransporter]

So if I get 1600 2x4 GB will it help ??

I could use a few bucks for my ssd

It depends on your use case, for gaming it's fine, however if you are more concerned about video editing, rendering effects, etc.. you will likely benefit from having more RAM.

An SSD is an excellent choice, doesn't help games much beside loading times, but does help to make your system feel faster and more responsive, an SSD will really help with stuff like file transfers and those times when you are dealing with large video files.

[rutwik]

It depends on your use case, for gaming it's fine, however if you are more concerned about video editing, rendering effects, etc.. you will likely benefit from having more RAM.

An SSD is an excellent choice, doesn't help games much beside loading times, but does help to make your system feel faster and more responsive, an SSD will really help with stuff like file transfers and those times when you are dealing with large video files.

Thank you made my choice easier .

Are all brands same

[simtransporter]

Thank you made my choice easier .

Are all brands same

You're welcome.

I wouldn't worry too much about the brand.

[rutwik]

You're welcome.

I wouldn't worry too much about the brand.

How's this http://www.primeabgb.com/gskill-trident-x-f3-1600c7d-16gtx-ram.html

Will it be compatible with Asus z97 sabertooth mark 2 mobo??

[simtransporter]

How's this http://www.primeabgb.com/gskill-trident-x-f3-1600c7d-16gtx-ram.html

Will it be compatible with Asus z97 sabertooth mark 2 mobo??

I think it's a pretty decent kit, and yes it is compatible.

[rutwik]

I think it's a pretty decent kit, and yes it is compatible.

Any other kit I should look out for??

[rutwik]

I think it's a pretty decent kit, and yes it is compatible.

Heres where I am confused between these two and the other one i posted earlier pls help

http://www.newegg.com/global/in/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231478

Or

http://www.newegg.com/global/in/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231480

[-rascal-]

Heres where I am confused between these two and the other one i posted earlier pls help

http://www.newegg.com/global/in/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231478

Or

http://www.newegg.com/global/in/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231480

 

The Kit you first linked to is a 16GB (8GB X 2) Kit.

It runs with the following specifications

Timings (latencies): 7-8-8-24-2N

Voltage: 1.50V

The TridentX line-up is also G.Skill's "Overclocking Premium" of products.

 

The Blue RipJawsX kit is 16GB, but it is over 4 RAM sticks (4GB X 4) versus (8GB X 2).

They run at slightly higher latencies: 9-9-9-24-2N

Operating voltage is 1.35V

The RipJawsX line is the more "mainstream overclocking" products.

 

The Black G.Skill Sniper kit is also 16GB, but again, over the span of 4 RAM sticks (4GB X 4).

The specifications are the same as the RipJawsX line-up.

The Sniper products are considered as their "gaming" line of products.

 

 

 

If you have choices, I'd go with the following:

• 16GB kit of (8GB X 2)
• DDR3 1600MHz / DDR3 1866MHz / DDR3 2133MHz
• 9-9-9-24-2N latency or lower (i.e. Cas 8 / 7...as mentioned in the above posts)
• 1.50V or lower (some kits are 1.55V, 1.60V , 1.65V, or 1.65V+)
• Pick a kit with a colour that you like...orange, blue, red, black, etc
• Typically, you save it bit of money by getting a RipJaws, RipJawsX, RipJawsZ, Performance, Sniper, Ares kit versus a TridnetX kit.

http://www.gskill.com/en/series/desktop-memory

 

RAM is RAM. Unless you want to overclock your RAM to break world records, there is no need to pay extra $$ for ones with BIG heatsinks and very high frequencies.

 

 

I'm using RipJaws and RipJawsX (it was on sale) RAM in my systems.

[rutwik]

The Kit you first linked to is a 16GB (8GB X 2) Kit.

It runs with the following specifications

Timings (latencies): 7-8-8-24-2N

Voltage: 1.50V

The TridentX line-up is also G.Skill's "Overclocking Premium" of products.

The Blue RipJawsX kit is 16GB, but it is over 4 RAM sticks (4GB X 4) versus (8GB X 2).

They run at slightly higher latencies: 9-9-9-24-2N

Operating voltage is 1.35V

The RipJawsX line is the more "mainstream overclocking" products.

The Black G.Skill Sniper kit is also 16GB, but again, over the span of 4 RAM sticks (4GB X 4).

The specifications are the same as the RipJawsX line-up.

The Sniper products are considered as their "gaming" line of products.

If you have choices, I'd go with the following:

• 16GB kit of (8GB X 2)
• DDR3 1600MHz / DDR3 1866MHz / DDR3 2133MHz
• 9-9-9-24-2N latency or lower (i.e. Cas 8 / 7...as mentioned in the above posts)
• 1.50V or lower (some kits are 1.55V, 1.60V , 1.65V, or 1.65V+)
• Pick a kit with a colour that you like...orange, blue, red, black, etc
• Typically, you save it bit of money by getting a RipJaws, RipJawsX, RipJawsZ, Performance, Sniper, Ares kit versus a TridnetX kit.

http://www.gskill.com/en/series/desktop-memory

RAM is RAM. Unless you want to overclock your RAM to break world records, there is no need to pay extra $$ for ones with BIG heatsinks and very high frequencies.

I'm using RipJaws and RipJawsX (it was on sale) RAM in my systems.

 

Very thank you these were quite confusing for me to choose in between them

[rutwik]

The Kit you first linked to is a 16GB (8GB X 2) Kit.

It runs with the following specifications

Timings (latencies): 7-8-8-24-2N

Voltage: 1.50V

The TridentX line-up is also G.Skill's "Overclocking Premium" of products.

 

The Blue RipJawsX kit is 16GB, but it is over 4 RAM sticks (4GB X 4) versus (8GB X 2).

They run at slightly higher latencies: 9-9-9-24-2N

Operating voltage is 1.35V

The RipJawsX line is the more "mainstream overclocking" products.

 

The Black G.Skill Sniper kit is also 16GB, but again, over the span of 4 RAM sticks (4GB X 4).

The specifications are the same as the RipJawsX line-up.

The Sniper products are considered as their "gaming" line of products.

 

 

 

If you have choices, I'd go with the following:

• 16GB kit of (8GB X 2)
• DDR3 1600MHz / DDR3 1866MHz / DDR3 2133MHz
• 9-9-9-24-2N latency or lower (i.e. Cas 8 / 7...as mentioned in the above posts)
• 1.50V or lower (some kits are 1.55V, 1.60V , 1.65V, or 1.65V+)
• Pick a kit with a colour that you like...orange, blue, red, black, etc
• Typically, you save it bit of money by getting a RipJaws, RipJawsX, RipJawsZ, Performance, Sniper, Ares kit versus a TridnetX kit.

http://www.gskill.com/en/series/desktop-memory

 

RAM is RAM. Unless you want to overclock your RAM to break world records, there is no need to pay extra $$ for ones with BIG heatsinks and very high frequencies.

 

 

I'm using RipJaws and RipJawsX (it was on sale) RAM in my systems.

hey sry to askk this since u already told me what to do

BUt u see if i get 2x8gb modules separately i get it for less money than going for 2x8gb kits what should i do??

plus some have timings of 9x10x9x2n are they gud enough like this http://mdcomputers.in/products/ram/corsair-ram-vengeance-pro-16gb-ddr3-1866fsb.html

[-rascal-]

hey sry to askk this since u already told me what to do

BUt u see if i get 2x8gb modules separately i get it for less money than going for 2x8gb kits what should i do??

plus some have timings of 9x10x9x2n are they gud enough like this http://mdcomputers.in/products/ram/corsair-ram-vengeance-pro-16gb-ddr3-1866fsb.html

That should be fine. It's recommended to use a 8GB X 2 kit because they are verified AT THE FACTORY that they will work together without problems.

If you buy separately, you are not 100% guaranteed....but I haven't heard of any issues. Just be sure to buy the same model with same timings and you should good.

It get one stick that runs at 1866MHz 9-8-9-24 and a separate one that is 2133MHz 9-10-9-28, they will BOTHrun at the slowest settings ---> 1866MHz 9-10-9-28 (not 100% both can run at 9-8-9-24).

[rutwik]

That should be fine. It's recommended to use a 8GB X 2 kit because they are verified AT THE FACTORY that they will work together without problems.

If you buy separately, you are not 100% guaranteed....but I haven't heard of any issues. Just be sure to buy the same model with same timings and you should good.

It get one stick that runs at 1866MHz 9-8-9-24 and a separate one that is 2133MHz 9-10-9-28, they will BOTHrun at the slowest settings ---> 1866MHz 9-10-9-28 (not 100% both can run at 9-8-9-24).

i found that single kits on better rams cost more .

So i went with corsair vengence pro .

Thank you for helping sry if i angered u with my noob questions.