Soldato
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Right - think I've decided to go with i5 for my new build. But still don't know what RAM to go for...
I'll be overclocking an EVGA classified and i5 750: I was thinking of either
Patrtiot G Series Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-16000C9 2000MHz Dual Channel (PGV34G2000ELK) [PGV34G2000ELK] £115.98
or
Patriot Sector 5 Viper II 4GB (2x2GB) PC3-16000 2000MHz Dual Channel + 3D Mark Vantage (PVV34G2000LLKB) [PVV34G2000LLKB] £121.99
or
Patriot Sector 5 Viper II 4GB (2x2GB) PC3-12800 1600MHz Dual Channel + 3D Mark Vantage (PVV34G1600LLKB) [PVV34G1600LLKB] - 7-7-7-20 @1600mhz £82.76
or
Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C8 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CMD4GX3M2A1600C8) [CMD4GX3M2A1600C8] 8-8-8-24 @1600mhz £132.99
Am I missing something - seems like the Patriot sector 5 1600mhz 7-7-7--20 stuff is the best value and ample for overclocking headroom - am I likely to be limited by any of these kits overclocking-wise? I was under the impression that 1600mhz memory is more than enough headroom for overclocking. They'll be passively cooled in a zero-fan, open-sided case (see my sig) - anyone think there'll be heat issues?
Is it worth going for some of the more expensive kits - am I likely to see much difference, or are they just for people with money to burn? Are there specific RAM chips that overclock really well, and if so what are they and which kits use them?
I'll be overclocking an EVGA classified and i5 750: I was thinking of either
Patrtiot G Series Sector 5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-16000C9 2000MHz Dual Channel (PGV34G2000ELK) [PGV34G2000ELK] £115.98
or
Patriot Sector 5 Viper II 4GB (2x2GB) PC3-16000 2000MHz Dual Channel + 3D Mark Vantage (PVV34G2000LLKB) [PVV34G2000LLKB] £121.99
or
Patriot Sector 5 Viper II 4GB (2x2GB) PC3-12800 1600MHz Dual Channel + 3D Mark Vantage (PVV34G1600LLKB) [PVV34G1600LLKB] - 7-7-7-20 @1600mhz £82.76
or
Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C8 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CMD4GX3M2A1600C8) [CMD4GX3M2A1600C8] 8-8-8-24 @1600mhz £132.99
Am I missing something - seems like the Patriot sector 5 1600mhz 7-7-7--20 stuff is the best value and ample for overclocking headroom - am I likely to be limited by any of these kits overclocking-wise? I was under the impression that 1600mhz memory is more than enough headroom for overclocking. They'll be passively cooled in a zero-fan, open-sided case (see my sig) - anyone think there'll be heat issues?
Is it worth going for some of the more expensive kits - am I likely to see much difference, or are they just for people with money to burn? Are there specific RAM chips that overclock really well, and if so what are they and which kits use them?
