Building new AM3 system, whats the best ram?

[NeilChill]

Currently building a new AM3 system Based around the Gigabyte GA-MA790XT-UD4P, looking at the Dual Channel DDR3 page i really wanted the OCZ AMD Edition ram, but it seems to be quite hard to get hold of. My old core 2 system had Ocz Reapers which i got on with ok. My thoughts are either these or these anyone have any advice or compatability issues with these combo's?...

 

[ryujinjakka]

i'm not sure if that board can support the 1800mhz ram speed. so before you decide google for some reviews an see what they say and if it doesnt support the ram at those speeds you could either get one of those two you suggested and underclock them or get this http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-154-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1387

 

[NathanT]

The 1800mhz will downgrade/underclock to 1666mhz which is the boards maximum capacity for ram.

http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/MemorySupport/motherboard_memroy_ga-ma790xt-ud4p.pdf

The above link may help a little although as they say due to the massive amounts of memory manufacturers it will never be able to list all modules.

I'd drop a webnote to the OC team to see if they have any idea on when they are getting the Ocz AMD in, its great stuff.

 

[NeilChill]

I did see that my gigabyte board would only run 1666Mhz, but don't mind the ram downclocking to it if i can get tighter timmings. Thanks for your help anyway guys i'll do abit more research before i settle on ram. NathanT if you could ask the OC team about that OCZ AMD ram and post back would be much appreciated mate thanks .

 

[Nelly]

Done my own testing gaming wise.

Graphics Card: GTX 295

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition @ 3.6GHz (3.8Ghz = add extra 2 fps)

Ram: OCZ Blade Series 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 PC3-16000 Triple Channel (Tested at various timings using 2x2GB) / OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-10666C7 1333MHz Dual Channel (SAME RESULTS)

Crysis 1600mhz 7-7-7-24 = 54.98 fps

Crysis 1333mhz 7-7-7-24 = 54.43 fps

Crysis 1333mhz 6-6-6-24 = 54.87 fps

Crysis 1333mhz 9-9-9-24 = 52.98 fps

Conclusion

For gaming you don't need the best ram for AM3 rigs, in terms of FPS performance, spend the extra cash on a better graphics card etc.

I would just get these, probally clock them down to 1333Mhz @ 7-7-7-24 or try 6-6-6-24

OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C8 1600MHz Dual Channel (OCZ3G16004GK) £57.99 inc VAT

It's a pity the ones for £46.99 are not in stock rated at 1333MHz @ 7-7-7-24, I've got those as well as the AMD Edition 1600Mhz @ 7-7-7-24 which need 1.70v on the Gigabyte AM3 boards as it undervolts the ram.

 

[NeilChill]

Nelly I have found Crucial 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333MHz/PC3-10600 Ballistix Memory Kit CL6 1.8V (running 1333Mhz @ 6-6-6-20 2T) for £43.14 inc vat do you think these would be a better option then?...

 

[Nelly]

Nelly I have found Crucial 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333MHz/PC3-10600 Ballistix Memory Kit CL6 1.8V (running 1333Mhz @ 6-6-6-20 2T) for £43.14 inc vat do you think these would be a better option then?...

Yes they are a great kit the tight timings will give better performance in benchmarks at least, I'm been mulling over buying some myself.

Plus if anything goes wrong their UK RMA service is ace 2-3 working says.

 

[Midlife Crisis]

OCZ AMD edition for sale elsewhere for £116.99 plus P and P OUCH!!!!!!!

 

[adwol48]

i just picked these up
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-193-CS
i know i'm paying for the name but to me corsair are simply the best. gonna play around with the timings though.

 

[blaineoliver]

I got some Corsair 1333mhz stuff for £47, past 1333 the differences are minimal, a 1600 kit should give lovely tight timings, if you do encoding then the bandwidth helps a lot, but for gaming it doesnt.

 

[Mal X]

i just picked these up
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-193-CS
i know i'm paying for the name but to me corsair are simply the best. gonna play around with the timings though.

is 4GB RAM enough nowadays or should i get 6GB
thanks

 

[Nelly]

is 4GB RAM enough nowadays or should i get 6GB
thanks

4GB enough for the majority of people.

If your on X58 then obviously get 6GB for tripple channel.

 

[Mal X]

4GB enough for the majority of people.

If your on X58 then obviously get 6GB for tripple channel.

no i'm ATHLON, i couldn't find 3 x 2 gb for Athlon anyway...but i might have missed it in the long list... there is hardly any RAM for athlon, it's all Intel.

 

[Nelly]

no i'm ATHLON, i couldn't find 3 x 2 gb for Athlon anyway...but i might have missed it in the long list... there is hardly any RAM for athlon, it's all Intel.

Well you will be running dual channel hence get 2x2GB ram will be good enough for you.