Jump to content

Memory buying help!

renz62
 Share
Go to solution Solved by Titanicium,

No need for over 1866 Mhz when you are not using an APU (every CPU is actually a APU, but not in the same way ;) ) so just go for the 1866 one :)

 

Or just the best looking kit available in your opinion ;)

Posted

Hi guys! I'm planning to buy a new set of RAM for my system and I need your help.

I need to know which of these is best to buy for my system (Specs are on my sig)..

 

Kingston HyperX Beast 8GB 4x2 DDR3 2400 CL11

Gskill Ripjaws X 8GB 4x2 DDR3 2133 CL9

Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer Memory 8GB 4x2 DDR3 1866 CL9

 

Btw, these memory kits are priced almost the same as each other on the shop that I looked at so the budget will be ok for me now.

 

I just wanna know:

1. Best Memory kit for me to buy

2. Will there be a difference if I get 2400 CL11 than a 2133 CL9/1866 CL9

3. Your take on it and if you have other suggestions

 

Thanks guys! :)

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670k Mobo: MSI Z97 Gaming 3 RAM: Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 8GB 1866 Video Card: MSI GTX 970 GAMING 4G SSD: Samsung 840 Evo 250GB HDD: WD 1TB + 500GB Caviar Blue
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W G2 Case: Gigabyte GZ-G1 Mouse: Corsair M65 RGB Keyboard: Corsair K70 MX Brown MousePad: Corsair MM200
Steam/Origin/Uplay: renz62

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/75229-memory-buying-help/
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

What are you using the system for?

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/75229-memory-buying-help/#findComment-1030925
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

What are you using the system for?

I'm using it mostly for gaming. But I edit videos too

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670k Mobo: MSI Z97 Gaming 3 RAM: Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 8GB 1866 Video Card: MSI GTX 970 GAMING 4G SSD: Samsung 840 Evo 250GB HDD: WD 1TB + 500GB Caviar Blue
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W G2 Case: Gigabyte GZ-G1 Mouse: Corsair M65 RGB Keyboard: Corsair K70 MX Brown MousePad: Corsair MM200
Steam/Origin/Uplay: renz62

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/75229-memory-buying-help/#findComment-1030948
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I'm using it mostly for gaming. But I edit videos too

Unless you're running an APU or are doing some seriously heavy video editing, the speed of ram will make very little to no difference and will be unnoticeable 99% of the time.

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/75229-memory-buying-help/#findComment-1030977
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

Unless you're running an APU or are doing some seriously heavy video editing, the speed of ram will make very little to no difference and will be unnoticeable 99% of the time.

So I should go with the 1866 CL9 one?

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670k Mobo: MSI Z97 Gaming 3 RAM: Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 8GB 1866 Video Card: MSI GTX 970 GAMING 4G SSD: Samsung 840 Evo 250GB HDD: WD 1TB + 500GB Caviar Blue
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W G2 Case: Gigabyte GZ-G1 Mouse: Corsair M65 RGB Keyboard: Corsair K70 MX Brown MousePad: Corsair MM200
Steam/Origin/Uplay: renz62

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/75229-memory-buying-help/#findComment-1031017
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

So I should go with the 1866 CL9 one?

Sure.

You could just go with any CL9 ram though. You wouldn't be able to tell the difference. Even 1333 would feel the same.

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/75229-memory-buying-help/#findComment-1031036
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Solution

No need for over 1866 Mhz when you are not using an APU (every CPU is actually a APU, but not in the same way ;) ) so just go for the 1866 one :)

 

Or just the best looking kit available in your opinion ;)

Tor
Corsair Obsidian 650D - Intel 4770K CPU - Gigabyte G1 Sniper 5 - ASUS GTX 780 Direct CU 2 - Kingston Beast Hyperx Beast 16 GB RAM -  Corsair AX 1200i PSU - Samsung EVO drive 750 GB - Corsair AF series 120mm fans - Corsair H100i - Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013 edition - Razer Ouroboros - Razer Manticor - Windows 7 - Beyerdynamic MMX 300

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/75229-memory-buying-help/#findComment-1031066
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

No need for over 1866 Mhz when you are not using an APU (every CPU is actually a APU, but not in the same way ;) ) so just go for the 1866 one :)

 

Or just the best looking kit available in your opinion ;)

Thanks!

 

I guess I'll just go with the Crucial Tactical Tracer ones :D

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670k Mobo: MSI Z97 Gaming 3 RAM: Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 8GB 1866 Video Card: MSI GTX 970 GAMING 4G SSD: Samsung 840 Evo 250GB HDD: WD 1TB + 500GB Caviar Blue
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W G2 Case: Gigabyte GZ-G1 Mouse: Corsair M65 RGB Keyboard: Corsair K70 MX Brown MousePad: Corsair MM200
Steam/Origin/Uplay: renz62

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/75229-memory-buying-help/#findComment-1031087
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Thanks!

 

I guess I'll just go with the Crucial Tactical Tracer ones :D

 

Glad to be of help ^^

 

The Crucial ones are quite nice yes :)

Tor
Corsair Obsidian 650D - Intel 4770K CPU - Gigabyte G1 Sniper 5 - ASUS GTX 780 Direct CU 2 - Kingston Beast Hyperx Beast 16 GB RAM -  Corsair AX 1200i PSU - Samsung EVO drive 750 GB - Corsair AF series 120mm fans - Corsair H100i - Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013 edition - Razer Ouroboros - Razer Manticor - Windows 7 - Beyerdynamic MMX 300

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/75229-memory-buying-help/#findComment-1031113
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing CPUs, Motherboards, and Memory

×