Suggestion for new RAM?

wDG_ · 31 Jan 2011 at 17:13

My current setup;

Motherboard - Asus M4A785TD-V EVO
Graphics - HD4890 1GB
CPU - Phenom II X4 955 Black edition
Power - OCZ Stealth Xstream 600Watt
Cooling - (Investing in a coolermaster elite 430 case with a couple more fans)

RAM - 1x2GB Crucial Ballistix 1333mhz

I am not sure which ram to get, I am looking at getting 2x2 or 3x2 DDR3 1600mhz.. The dominator ram looked nice, but I unaware if its compatible with my spec :| (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-293-CS This looks nice)

Many thanks,

RJC · 31 Jan 2011 at 18:19

Memory below will be fine:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-104-GL&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517

Your board uses dual channel memory, the Corsair is ideally used for i7 9xx series which use triple channel.

wDG_ · 31 Jan 2011 at 19:08

Thank you for your response, may I ask if there is significant performance differences with dual and triple channel memory?
Also, is there any other RAM (6 or 8gb) that I could get instead of that value item, I am looking at spending more.. (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-288-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517) If there isn't a significant difference, then I will go for geIL but 8gb's worth.

Thats unless I should buy a new board ^^

RJC · 31 Jan 2011 at 21:05

Triple channel memory is designed to be used with the X58 chipset, using the memory in your system would course you to run single channel.

Go with the Geil ram linked below and you mentioned above, nothing wrong the Geil ram, excellent value for money

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-105-GL&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517

wDG_ · 31 Jan 2011 at 22:09

Ok thanks again

Just to note it's primarily for gaming

wDG_ · 31 Jan 2011 at 23:18

I am going for the geil 2x4gb black dragon set for a tad more, with its improved overclocking and cooling design..