RAM Choice.

[ImLinx]

Okay so im building my own pc.. and there is soo many different types of ram.. I understand cl and different speeds but I was wondering what you guys run. (I what 16gb on two dims so I can upgrade to 32 in the future) thanks :*

[Forza-x73]

DDR type?

[omaroma11]

are you running ivy bridge or hasewell or sandy

[Glenwing]

To be honest RAM speed is not important at all, unless you are doing very specific things with your computer... standard 2x4GB of DDR3 1600 (CL 9-11) is more than adequate for almost any computer.

 

What are you planning this computer for?

[ImLinx]

I will be using it for ae cc and cinema 4d my current laptop is just not cutting it and it will be haswell and ddr3.

[Forza-x73]

Here, this might help : http://www.techradar.com/news/computing-components/best-ram-10-memory-kits-reviewed-and-rated-1085281/2

And honestly, all these memory kits is a good choice. I'd go for the Crosair 16gb kit, provided in the link. It's 4 sticks, though, but i don't think you'll be using that much memory in the future. Even 8gb's will cut it for regular use- gaming, internet... etc

[HeathCliff]

Well honestly, ram is ram. For me, I just went with ones that will suit the aesthetics of my build (vengeance pro's).

[omaroma11]

corsair vengance 

[Nertballs]

finally a non steam topic! :D 

 

but yes, any set of ram (8 gig, 16 gig) 1600 MHz is the best option. corsair vengeance, or maybe rip jawz! to be honest, the most important thing id that it matches your color of the motherboard! :P 

[ImLinx]

Thanks :) thinking of getting vengence pros in silver because my define r4 is the grey aluminum one. . And im getting the evga 760 because of the grey and black shroud and its acx cooling and good boost clock :) what motherboard would tie it all up ??

[Emkryan]

get 8GB 1600MHz and pick what ever color matches your build

[SirReallySam]

get 8GB 1600MHz and pick what ever color matches your build

 

To be honest RAM speed is not important at all, unless you are doing very specific things with your computer... standard 2x4GB of DDR3 1600 (CL 9-11) is more than adequate for almost any computer.

 

What are you planning this computer for?

indeed :D

[Glenwing]

Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H would probably be the best fit for that.  Has a few blue accents on it but not too much.  Rest is black and silver.

[TopWargamer]

I use 16 gigs of G. Skill Ares 1866MHz RAM.

[kol]

1 stick of 128MB DDR should suffice.

 

No seriously, just grab the cheapest 1866 kit with decent timings like Corsair Vengeance 1866mhz 9-10-9-27