Help me pick my RAM

[marvin968]

I have a 4690K with a Z97 Mark 1.

 

Currently running my old sticks -> G Skill 1333 CL9 (Blue)

 

 

I don't know what to get.

 

Option 1: Corsair Dominator Platinum 2x4GB Kit (1866 CL9) - Here in my country it's around $135

 

Option 2: 4pcs of FURY Memory Black - 8GB Kit* (2x4GB) - DDR3 1866MHz CL10 DIMM. Total price @ $144

 

What would you choose? Is the latency difference something i should worry about?

Would this affect overclocking? Im planning to OC after i get a water cooler.

Purpose of the build would just be for gaming. Its more of a question of looks (They have to fit the green/black them) vs price vs performance.

Should I also look into Corsair's Vengeance series? Or other brands maybe?

 

[ZetZet]

Price/performance just keep your old RAM.

[NeatSquidYT]

Why are you upgrading? If you already have 8GB, no need to buy new RAM

[JefferyD90]

As long as the RAM is on the Vendors Support list you're good.

[DarkBlade2117]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231611&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=Probably a bit out of your price range though What country do you live in?

[marvin968]

Why are you upgrading? If you already have 8GB, no need to buy new RAM

Forgot to mention that I only have 2x2GB of the G Skill.

 

Why am I upgrading?

Because from reading and watching stuff online, i need at least a minimum 8GB for daily use.

Now if I get another 2 sticks of these then ill just be stuck at 8GB. Sooo, I'd rather be stuck at 16GB.

[marvin968]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231611&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=Probably a bit out of your price range though What country do you live in?

 

 

I'm from Manila. I'm not really digging the sniper ram though, just going for simplicity.

 

What I really like are KLEVV kits. But.... Not Available here in my country as well.

[CapricaBuccaneers]

What are the price of Corsair Vengeance 1600Mhz or 1866Mhz CAS 9 modules where you live?

Generally you should expect them to be cheaper than Dominators of a similar kit.

For gaming you likely will not need more than 8Gb RAM anytime soon, so don't focus on 16Gb kits unless you really have the money to spare and nothing else to spend it on.

[Airwolf1984]

I would stick with what you have now. You will not see much improvement versus the cost. If you don't care, 2400 CL9 would be optimal.

[Pony080905]

These may work

[marvin968]

What are the price of Corsair Vengeance 1600Mhz or 1866Mhz CAS 9 modules where you live?

Generally you should expect them to be cheaper than Dominators of a similar kit.

For gaming you likely will not need more than 8Gb RAM anytime soon, so don't focus on 16Gb kits unless you really have the money to spare and nothing else to spend it on.

 

It's $90 for a single 8GB stick - 1866

$76 for 1600

[CapricaBuccaneers]

Don't know where you live but that seems exorbitant compared to the prices you listed for the Dominator set.

I am referring to something like this, they should be much cheaper: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Desktop-Memory-CMY8GX3M2A1866C9R/dp/B00D2LNLBY/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1431291960&sr=8-17&keywords=corsair+vengeance+8gb

The 1600Mhz C9 2x4Gb kit is marginally cheaper (around $3 difference) in this example.

Don't buy 16 Gb kits for gaming, you don't need them. Stay with a matched pair for your CPU/Mobo and not single sticks. If this is too expensive check for cheaper kits from manufacturers listed in your motherboard manual's Qualified Vendors section.