Question in regards to memory compatibility

[CapitanADD]

So I am getting asus' maximus formula VII and im looking for 2 8gb sticks of memory. I was checking the qualified vendors list and didn't see a whole lot of options. So i checked the configurator on G Skill's website and they only have memory listed up to 2400mhz. According to Asus' website the board will support up to 3300mhz though. Does this mean that g skill's website is accurate and nothing over 2400 will work properly or be able to be clocked higher or has it just not been updated in a while so it does not reflect the higher mhz ram sticks they now offer? I looked on corsair's site and couldn't find the VII formula at all and the VI formula only had ram at 1866mhz listed. Any thoughts on the matter?

[ANewFace]

No one makes 3200mhz DDR3, any speed RAM will work

[Priller]

No one makes 3200mhz DDR3, any speed RAM will work

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231779

 

3 options for DDR3 3100mhz

8 options for DDR3 3000mhz

[ANewFace]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231779

 

3 options for DDR3 3100mhz

8 options for DDR3 3000mhz

$750 for 8GB? At that point you could say no one makes it

[Priller]

$750 for 8GB? At that point you could say no one makes it

 

Someone clearly makes it.

 

I believe G. Skill still holds the memory record at 4.4Ghz. So it's mainly for benchmarking but they are available.

[CapitanADD]

No one makes 3200mhz DDR3, any speed RAM will work

I was looking at one of these 4 i just wasnt sure if they were compatible or if it even matters that much. I keep hearing different things some people say it wont matter at all and others say it could lead to issues so i dont know what to think.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007611%2050001459%2050001455%2050008476%2050011776%2050001183%2050001504%20600006072%20600006050%20600324494%20&IsNodeId=1

[ANewFace]

Yep they all work

[Priller]

I was looking at one of these 4 i just wasnt sure if they were compatible or if it even matters that much. I keep hearing different things some people say it wont matter at all and others say it could lead to issues so i dont know what to think.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007611%2050001459%2050001455%2050008476%2050011776%2050001183%2050001504%20600006072%20600006050%20600324494%20&IsNodeId=1

 

Out of those 4 this is the best.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231601

 

Cheaper then the Corsair and its CL11. Everything else is CL12.

[i_build_nanosuits]

I was looking at one of these 4 i just wasnt sure if they were compatible or if it even matters that much. I keep hearing different things some people say it wont matter at all and others say it could lead to issues so i dont know what to think.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007611%2050001459%2050001455%2050008476%2050011776%2050001183%2050001504%20600006072%20600006050%20600324494%20&IsNodeId=1

it's complete waste of money most memory controlers can't run memory that fast anyways...

and it won't impact performance even by the smallest amount 95%+ of the times...100% of the time in regards to gaming...

save your money and get this kit and call it a day:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226337&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

This is 1600mhz cas 9 RAM and it's all you need for real...outside of benchmarks you won't notice the difference.

If all you do is gaming, just get a 2x4GB kit of similar RAM, 8GB s plenty for a gaming rig.

[Priller]

it's complete waste of money most memory controlers can't run memory that fast anyways...

and it won't impact performance even by the smallest amount 95%+ of the times...100% of the time in regards to gaming...

save your money and get this kit and call it a day:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226337&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

This is 1600mhz cas 9 RAM and it's all you need for real...outside of benchmarks you won't notice the difference.

If all you do is gaming, just get a 2x4GB kit of similar RAM, 8GB s plenty for a gaming rig.

 

2400 CL10

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231589

  + USD $20 off w/ promo code EMCAKAT25, ends 1/12

[i_build_nanosuits]

 

2400 CL10

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231589

  + USD $20 off w/ promo code EMCAKAT25, ends 1/12

 

fair enough, but it won't be any faster...or offer any tangible benefit over the 1600 cas 9 RAM.

[Priller]

fair enough, but it won't be any faster...or offer any tangible benefit over the 1600 cas 9 RAM.

 

Load up BF4. Set your ram to 1600 CL10. Then look up your FPS. Restart with ram at 1866 CL10 and repeat.

 

I think you will see a difference. 

 

Most games arent that memory intensive but some are showing gains with faster memory.

 

With that type of speed gain for the price difference I would say it's worth it only for flexibility.

[i_build_nanosuits]

Load up BF4. Set your ram to 1600 CL10. Then look up your FPS. Restart with ram at 1866 CL10 and repeat.

 

I think you will see a difference. 

 

Most games arent that memory intensive but some are showing gains with faster memory.

 

With that type of speed gain for the price difference I would say it's worth it only for flexibility.

So long as my GPU is capped at 99% there won't be any benefit from faster RAM in games honestly...i've tested this already and the difference is within margin of error if any.

To gain on framerates you must be in a situation in which the CPU and RAM are the bottleneck to better performance, and this just don't happen too often to users..sometimes the CPU will be the limiting factor but

in most modern platforms the CPU isn't limited by the speed of the RAM...games loads into RAM from the SSD or HDD and once that is done the benefit of faster RAM pretty much ends there...

[ProKoN]

I would spend the extra 15 and take that gskill 16gb 2400 cl10 kit all day long, even if there is no tangible real world benefits, its worth the extra 15 for the black pcb

[i_build_nanosuits]

I would spend the extra 15 and take that gskill 16gb 2400 cl10 kit all day long, even if there is no tangible real world benefits, its worth the extra 15 for the black pcb

..and for the swag of it to some people i do understand that!

i must admit the aestetics of the kit is really nice.

[ProKoN]

..and for the swag of it to some people i do understand that!

i must admit the aestetics of the kit is really nice.

 for an extra 15 20 bux i recommend the high speed kits all day if money isnt super super tight

 

now when you look at the premium you pay for faster ddr4....NOT WORTH IT

[i_build_nanosuits]

 for an extra 15 20 bux i recommend the high speed kits all day if money isnt super super tight

 

now when you look at the premium you pay for faster ddr4....NOT WORTH IT

i've come to realise that when it comes to 16GB kits the price for premium kits is not much more then regular 1600 or 1866mhz kits...

but for 8GB kits the price difference can be much more noticeable...there's not many cheap fast 2x4GB kits out there..

[ProKoN]

i've come to realise that when it comes to 16GB kits the price for premium kits is not much more then regular 1600 or 1866mhz kits...

but for 8GB kits the price difference can be much more noticeable...there's not many cheap fast 2x4GB kits out there..

 

 

10 dollar difference between 1600 cl 9 and 2400 cl10

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231544&cm_re=ddr3_1600_2x4-_-20-231-544-_-Product

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231585&cm_re=ddr3_2400-_-20-231-585-_-Product

 

imo worth the extra 10

[i_build_nanosuits]

10 dollar difference between 1600 cl 9 and 2400 cl10

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231544&cm_re=ddr3_1600_2x4-_-20-231-544-_-Product

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231585&cm_re=ddr3_2400-_-20-231-585-_-Product

 

imo worth the extra 10

fair enough haha

why is gskill fast ram kits so cheap on newegg?

[ProKoN]

fair enough haha

why is gskill fast ram kits so cheap on newegg?

 

I dunno newegg is boss and they have alot of selection

 

mem express price match is better if they carry the same stock. #iamcanadian

 

its only been within the last 1-2 months the price gap is almost null so its a no brainer to spend the extra 10-20, for lets face it.... a better quality part.

 

how do you like this tim hortons order

 

extra large

 

no coffee 

 

all cream

 

lol I needed cream for my evening tea

[i_build_nanosuits]

how do you like this tim hortons order

 

extra large

 

no coffee 

 

all cream

 

lol I needed cream for my evening tea

HAHAHA funny!

[Priller]

fair enough haha

why is gskill fast ram kits so cheap on newegg?

 

Volume man, Volume.