RAM choice for Sandybridge build

ChrisD. · 15 May 2011 at 11:56

Hi guys.

I use my PC for gaming, lots of rarring, ripping parring, running scripts on lots of browsers and in multiple tabs, Photoshop work etc and I normally run this all at the same time. I'm starting to see slow down as my current 4GB gets used up.

I'm looking at 8GB with my Sandybridge build and I'm like to get to as close to 5Ghz as possible.

I'm thinking of ordering the Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-15000C9 kit, I assume this will be fine for my needs?

Shadz · 15 May 2011 at 12:14

Yeh that memory will be fine for your needs.

Also the other thing to consider is the heat sink on this memory is rather big so if you are
using anything but the stock cooler on your CPU then it might not have enough clearance to fit this memory on the board.

If this is the case I would suggest dropping the speed of the memory and going for this
instead: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-290-CS
then you can just OC the memory to the speed that you want it.

Hope this helps you out mate.

ChrisD. · 15 May 2011 at 12:33

I use a H70, so I think that'd work fine with the RAM?

Plec · 15 May 2011 at 12:47

MilanoChris said:
I use a H70, so I think that'd work fine with the RAM?

Corsair H70 shouldn't give you any problems.

High profile memory only has problems with large HSF overhanging the nearest slots.

ChrisD. · 15 May 2011 at 12:49

Cheers, looks like it's the set to go for then.