16GB kit advice

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Hi

I have a MSI Big Bang Marshal and a SB 2600k, im after a 4 x 4GB set of RAM and need some advice.
Which is the fastest kit i can use with this combo?
 
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In theory you can use 2133MHz RAM but RAM at that speed can be troublesome if you have a decent overclock on the processor.

The next speed down is 1866MHz but it offers liitle extra performance for the extra cost, as with the 2133MHz RAM.

1600MHz is really the sweet spot.

Also you'll want low profile RAM if you have a big CPU cooler.

Two of these Kingston HyperX Genesis Grey 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit £39.95, low profile

or

G.Skill RipJawsZ 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual/Quad Channel Kit £79.99, fairly low profile

or

Kingston HyperX Genesis 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual/Quad Channel Kit £79.99, low profile

But if you do want to try something a little faster:

G.Skill RipJawsZ 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 PC3-14900C9 1866MHz Dual/Quad Channel Kit £109.99
 
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Thinking about trying one of these H80 coolers [i think thats what they are called] as the v6 is HUGEEEE.

The RipjawsZ PC3-12800 C9 looks like it will fit the bill nicely,

thankyou.
 
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