I5 2500K Memory Questions

MarkeR · 12 Feb 2012 at 20:26

Hey Guys

Wonder if you can answer a simple question for me please!!

Upgrading from a Phenom x6 2.8 to an I5 2500K running on an Asus Board
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-493-AS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1990

My current memory if 4 x 2gig sticks of
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-104-KS

My question is, if I want to have 8gig or more of ram, what configuration should I run it in, ie, 2 sticks, 3 sticks(?) or more?

Hopefully going to OC to around 4GHz or slightly over...

If my above memory isn't to standard, what would you recommend.

Budget of around £60 -£80

Thanks

RJC · 12 Feb 2012 at 20:33

Ideally you need to run in dual channel mode so it would be 2 or 4 sticks, your memory should work ok with Sandybridge if you the voltage down to 1.55v~

Alternative is get two lots of the memory below:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-290-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517

Surveyor · 12 Feb 2012 at 20:34

That RAM is fine for Sandy Bridge as it's 1.5V and 1600MHz (which is as fast as you need).

You would use all 4 sticks, filling all 4 RAM slots, giving you 8GB (2 pairs in dual channel mode).

If you want more than 8GB you're going to have to start replacing the sticks you have.

8GB is plenty for most people so unless you have need for more I'd just use what you have and don't spend anything on RAM.

a03dugga · 12 Feb 2012 at 20:36

As they said above.

Shadz · 12 Feb 2012 at 21:43

I have the memory that RJC suggested with my sandybridge setup and its brilliant never
caused me a problem up to yet. (touch wood)

If you are going to get some more that would be my suggestion as well.

MarkeR · 12 Feb 2012 at 22:57

Thanks for the answers guys!!

Would the overclock still be as easy with 4 sticks?

Thanks

a03dugga · 12 Feb 2012 at 23:00

MarkeR said:
Thanks for the answers guys!!

Would the overclock still be as easy with 4 sticks?

Thanks

As long as you've got the right voltage, should be fine buddy.

RJC · 12 Feb 2012 at 23:03

MarkeR said:
Thanks for the answers guys!!

Would the overclock still be as easy with 4 sticks?

Thanks

You should be ok, I run my system with 16gb of ram and running 4.6ghz, can't remember the voltage at moment!

MarkeR · 12 Feb 2012 at 23:13

Thanks mate!!!

Appreciate the answers

100%scottish · 17 Feb 2012 at 02:52

you might aswell upgrade to 16gb if you have the cash as ram is so cheap at the moment

welshdragon · 1 Mar 2012 at 13:57

100%scottish said:
you might aswell upgrade to 16gb if you have the cash as ram is so cheap at the moment

Just done this. Bought some 8gb patriot stuff.

If you are buying 8gb ram though that corsair vengeance white with the low profile is only £2 more with lower rated voltages? Though the XMS3 stuff is very popular an people dont seem to have many issues.

Antineo69 · 3 Mar 2012 at 11:04

Hi all, sorry to hijack this.

im planning to upgrade from 4Gb Sector 5 to 8gb http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-290-CS Corsair XMS3 8GB due starting doing video editing etc just wandering if this will be suitable ram?

Nick