DDR3 Dual Channel Kit - Questions

[« VK »]

Hi all,

I purchased my PC back in the Summer of 2013 with 2x4GB of Patriot Viper Venom Red 3 (2400MHz). Overclockers unfortunately doesn't stock the dual channel ram anymore.

I have seen dual channel kits named 'Viper 3 Black Mamba'. Will this kit work in my current setup? I was looking to purchase an additional 2x4GB of the same RAM.
Are prices of DDR3 likely to decrease? If not, would you recommend an alternative kit I should purchase and get rid of my current ram?

Check Spoiler for my current spec:

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Primary, Gaming PC - Assembled: Aug 25, 2013 - Upgraded: Jul 31, 2014
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|| Intel 4670K @ 4GHz || Corsair H80i || 2x MSI NVIDIA GTX 770 2GB (2 way SLI) || MSI Z87-G45 || Patriot Venom 2x 4GB (2400MHz) || Samsung 840 (250GB) SSD || SuperFlower Leadex GOLD 750W || BitFenix Shinobi (German Edition) ||

|| Asus VN247H || Samsung SyncMaster T190 || TT eSports Theron 5600 DPI ||
|| Qpad Mk-80 (Blue Switches) || 2013 Astro MixAmp Pro || 2013 Astro A40 ||
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Thanks in advance.

 

[Rangerjr1]

Yes, it'll work just fine

 

[« VK »]

Yes, it'll work just fine

Will it look weird? I do have a sort of black + red theme going on at the minute. Only problem I have though is sourcing the venom red + it seems to be quite expensive.

 

[Rangerjr1]

Will it look weird? I do have a sort of black + red theme going on at the minute. Only problem I have though is sourcing the venom red + it seems to be quite expensive.

Look weird? That is subjective, and why dont you google the RAM and look for yourself?

 

[« VK »]

Look weird? That is subjective, and why dont you google the RAM and look for yourself?

I've already done so, just came on to here to ask a few questions. Don't have to be an arse about it.

 

[Rangerjr1]

I've already done so, just came on to here to ask a few questions. Don't have to be an arse about it.

Bro i cant look at the RAM and decide for you if you're gonna think it looks weird or not

And i answered your question.

 

[« VK »]

Bro i cant look at the RAM and decide for you if its gonna be weird or not

And i answered your question.

Alright, I'm sorry. Like, I don't know whether to purchase the black version instead, was just hoping you'd give me an answer as if you were in this situation. Would you recommend going for the red again or..? I mean, I know the black works, from what you mentioned earlier but is it still best to go for the red?

 

[Rangerjr1]

Wait, you gonna add another 2 sticks to your setup that already runs 2 sticks of RAM?

 

[« VK »]

Wait, you gonna add another 2 sticks to your setup that already runs 2 sticks of RAM?

Yeah, that was the idea. Should I possibly change to a 4 stick kit instead, but with a lower clock speed, like say for example 2133MHz?

 

[Rangerjr1]

Yeah, that was the idea. Should I possibly change to a 4 stick kit instead, but with a lower clock speed, like say for example 2133MHz?

If you need a total of 16 GB of RAM which is what i assume considering you wanna buy more i think you should buy some tight 2133 4x4 kit.

I myself am a big fan of G.Skill, their Ripjaws are very nice.

 

[« VK »]

If you need a total of 16 GB of RAM which is what i assume considering you wanna buy more i think you should buy some tight 2133 4x4 kit.

I myself am a big fan of G.Skill, their Ripjaws are very nice.

Ah okay, I'll look into it. Thanks a lot for the help + your time. Much appreciated.

 

[Rangerjr1]

Ah okay, I'll look into it. Thanks a lot for the help + your time. Much appreciated.

np