Which ram is needed

Johnmcbob · 28 Nov 2011 at 06:21

Basically I'm pretty new to this computer builds thing and I'm wanting more ram

Currently got 2x2gb corsair xms3 1600 sticks

Looking for 8gb and I know my mobo will only support 1333MHz

It's this mobo I have;

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_1155/P8H61M_LEUSB3/#specifications

And I'm running an i7 2600 if that matters

Basically would this ram be okay or are there and others that would be better for up to about £60ish

This is the ram I've currently looked at;

COMPETITOR LINK REMOVED

I think it's just a bigger version of the ones I currently have just the right speed yeah?

Cheers

John

bhavv · 28 Nov 2011 at 08:18

Linking to competitors isnt allowed here, you should remove the link.

This part of the ram description really makes me laugh however:

Outrageously fast 1333MHz performance using 16GB of memory
Ultra-low 9-9-9-24 latency

LOL

Johnmcbob · 28 Nov 2011 at 08:54

Sorry didn't realise that, I'll remove the link

What about this?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-053-GS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1516

Am I right in thinking that ram would be perfect? 1333 as required and the 1.5v

stulid · 28 Nov 2011 at 09:19

You can use 1600mhz ram and run it slower, usually 1600mhz is cheaper.

Johnmcbob · 28 Nov 2011 at 09:23

Does it automatically run slower or do you have to do it? Honestly I've never done anything like this so I'd want to do it right

bhavv · 28 Nov 2011 at 09:25

You should be able to use 1600 Mhz at 1600 Mhz!

No need to run it slower, I'm sure that motherboard can handle it.

stulid · 28 Nov 2011 at 11:50

I dont think it does, the max speed is 1333MHz with a i3, i5, i7, if you use a Pentium it maybe slower at 1066mhz.

there are no other values given.

Johnmcbob · 28 Nov 2011 at 12:28

I'd rather stick with the 1333 to be safe tbh

Right looking at these 2, which one would be better for gaming?

Currently play things like witcher 2. Skyrim on ultra settings and need for speed

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-053-GS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1516

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-098-KS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1516

Prefer the g-skill one ad it seems to sound better from what small bits I understand

matty114 · 28 Nov 2011 at 13:42

Got these running at 8-9-8-20 1N 1600Mhz, they are great for the price.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-203-CS

You don't have to run them at 1600Mhz they should work at 1333.

Johnmcbob · 28 Nov 2011 at 14:15

That's the ones I've got already in my comp

matty114 · 28 Nov 2011 at 14:29

Johnmcbob said:
That's the ones I've got already in my comp

hehe i missed that

Go for the XMS3 2x4GB sticks?

Johnmcbob · 28 Nov 2011 at 16:01

I have looked at them and also the Gskill ripjaws 8gb kit (more leaning towards as it says its good for gaming on the overclockers site) or the Patriot G2 series

Don't know much about G-skill tbh are they a decent brand?>