Which RAMs to choose? (kind of a noob on the subject)

collozauren · 03-02-11, 02:20 PM

Hi.
Since I'm a bit of a noob I figured I'd ask people with the right knowledge about this.
I'm going to buy the Asus P8P67 DELUXE REV B3 motherboard so I'm wondering which RAMs would be optimal. I've looked at SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL but since G.Skill doesn't seem to have a reseller in Sweden I figured I'd look for something else but I don't really know what to choose or if it's worth importing the G.Skill RAMs myself?
Sorry about the wall of text. Would really appreciate some help.

Thanks in advance
/collozauren

big_mike · 03-02-11, 03:44 PM

I am running 6GB of Corsair XMS3 1600. Very happy so far. What brands do you have available in Sweden?

collozauren · 03-02-11, 05:41 PM

Kingston, Corsair, Adata, Crucial. Might have missed someone. Though in my opinion the options are rather scarse, atleast at the resellers i know of.
What do you think about these Corsair Dominator DHX DDR3 1600MHz 8GB
Kit w/2x 4GB XMS3 DHX, CL9-9-9-24, for Core i3/i5/i7, w/Connector, 1.65v

Thanks in advance
/collozauren

EarthDog · 03-02-11, 05:45 PM

2x2Gb or 2x4Gb DDR3 1600 CAS7 ram of any brand would be fine.

collozauren · 03-02-11, 05:59 PM

CAS 7 has to do with the timing? or am I wrong?
I'm such a noob at this :E

EarthDog · 03-02-11, 06:00 PM

Yes, thats the main timing.

collozauren · 03-02-11, 06:08 PM

which equals the 8-8-24 or what?

EarthDog · 03-02-11, 06:09 PM

CAS/CL is the first number. 7-7-7-24

collozauren · 03-02-11, 06:16 PM

So, SPD Latency should be 7-7-7-20 for it to be CAS7 if it's 9-9-9-24 is it CAS9 then?

EarthDog · 03-02-11, 06:18 PM

Again, just the FIRST number is the CAS or CL. Some sticks will be 7-8-7-24 or w/e, but the first number is what is most important.

Any of these would be fine.

collozauren · 03-02-11, 06:23 PM

Oh, okey. My bad.
If i check the QVL there's a bunch of different timings on the different RAMs. Would any of the timings be okey for any RAM?

EarthDog · 03-02-11, 06:25 PM

The QVL, while helpful, only mean they have been tested on the mobo. Its doesnt mean anything outside the QVL wont work. The different timings do not matter, no. I would choose the Ripjaw X in the link I posted.

collozauren · 03-02-11, 06:32 PM

Okey.
So would these be ok aswell? SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL
What about these wouldn't? (or would they) Corsair Dominator DHX DDR3 1600MHz 8GB
Kit w/2x 4GB XMS3 DHX, CL9-9-9-24, for Core i3/i5/i7, w/Connector, 1.65v

Thanks a bunch for all the help, and sorry about all the noob questions but I've been googleing and didn't really find anything that was really helpfull so I went ahead and posted a thread. Thanks once again.

EarthDog · 03-02-11, 06:59 PM

If you want, yes, those are fine. the first ones are CL9 though, and the second ones are also CL9....The lower that initial number the better. Not that you would really notice in performance however but........

Woomack · 03-03-11, 01:42 AM

EarthDog means that something like this will be optimal:
http://gskill.com/products.php?index=357&c1=&c2=
or
http://gskill.com/products.php?index=356
but really you won't see any difference in 24/7 use if you take cl8 or cl9 and if you are going to overclock then better find something 1866+ like this http://gskill.com/products.php?index=364

here is Kingston compatibility list:
http://www.ec.kingston.com/ecom/hype...sp?SysID=68515
their RAM is good and usually cheaper

collozauren · 03-03-11, 03:10 AM

Okey. Thanks alot guys! You've been really helpfull, really appreciate all the help!

cheers

collozauren · 03-03-11, 04:03 AM

Found these at a Norwegian reseller G.SKILL Ripjaws-X 8GB DDR3 Kit for Intel Sandy Bridge (2x4GB), PC3 12800 1600MHz Non-ECC CL9 9-9-9-24-2N 1.5V (F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL). Think I'll go with these. Anyone know what the clocking potential of these RAMs are?

jazon1 · 03-03-11, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by collozauren

Okey.
So would these be ok aswell? SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL
What about these wouldn't? (or would they) Corsair Dominator DHX DDR3 1600MHz 8GB
Kit w/2x 4GB XMS3 DHX, CL9-9-9-24, for Core i3/i5/i7, w/Connector, 1.65v

Thanks a bunch for all the help, and sorry about all the noob questions but I've been googleing and didn't really find anything that was really helpfull so I went ahead and posted a thread. Thanks once again.

yes id go with the dominators there sweet always my first choice=))

Woomack · 03-03-11, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by collozauren

Found these at a Norwegian reseller G.SKILL Ripjaws-X 8GB DDR3 Kit for Intel Sandy Bridge (2x4GB), PC3 12800 1600MHz Non-ECC CL9 9-9-9-24-2N 1.5V (F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL). Think I'll go with these. Anyone know what the clocking potential of these RAMs are?

Only review from G.Skill site:
http://extreme.pcgameshardware.de/le...steme.html#a10

I'm not sure what chips are in this kit but most brands are using almost the same so I can say that you can expect max 1600@8-8-8-24 ( with some luck 7-8-7 ) and up to 1866@9-9-9 using voltages 1.5-1.65V ( most chips are designed for 1.6V +/- 0.1V ). In worst case something like in this link that I pasted above.

collozauren · 03-03-11, 06:20 AM

Okey. Thanks alot for the help.
What's the best choice between Corsair 8GB (2x4096MB) 1600MHz VENGEANCE 8-8-8-24 1.5V or Corsair Dominator DHX DDR3 1600MHz 8GB
Kit w/2x 4GB XMS3 DHX, CL9-9-9-24, for Core i3/i5/i7, w/Connector, 1.65v or Corsair 8GB (2x4096MB) 1600MHz XMS3 1.65V. Or should I pick something entirely different, if I want to overclock that is. The reason being I've kind of stopped looking at G.Skill is that it seems to be too much of a hassle to import myself plus they're not too keen on helping out/answering questions.

03-02-11, 02:20 PM	Thread Starter #1
collozauren Registered Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 60° 41′ 0″ N, 17° 10′ 0″ E, Sweden	Which RAMs to choose? (kind of a noob on the subject) Hi. Since I'm a bit of a noob I figured I'd ask people with the right knowledge about this. I'm going to buy the Asus P8P67 DELUXE REV B3 motherboard so I'm wondering which RAMs would be optimal. I've looked at SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL but since G.Skill doesn't seem to have a reseller in Sweden I figured I'd look for something else but I don't really know what to choose or if it's worth importing the G.Skill RAMs myself? Sorry about the wall of text. Would really appreciate some help. Thanks in advance /collozauren
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03-02-11, 03:44 PM	#2
big_mike Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gurnee, IL	I am running 6GB of Corsair XMS3 1600. Very happy so far. What brands do you have available in Sweden?
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03-02-11, 05:41 PM	Thread Starter #3
collozauren Registered Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 60° 41′ 0″ N, 17° 10′ 0″ E, Sweden	Kingston, Corsair, Adata, Crucial. Might have missed someone. Though in my opinion the options are rather scarse, atleast at the resellers i know of. What do you think about these Corsair Dominator DHX DDR3 1600MHz 8GB Kit w/2x 4GB XMS3 DHX, CL9-9-9-24, for Core i3/i5/i7, w/Connector, 1.65v Thanks in advance /collozauren
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03-02-11, 05:45 PM	#4
EarthDog Senior PITA Member Overclockers.com Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stuck in Maryland...	2x2Gb or 2x4Gb DDR3 1600 CAS7 ram of any brand would be fine. __________________ Should I R0 my SSD? / SandyBridge / Ivybridge Overclocking Guide / AMD Overclocking Guide / Power Supply Guide SSD Reliability/Write Endurance / JOIN THE BENCHING TEAM! / Bulldozer Overclocking Guide / Forum Etiquette Want to see your writing featured on the overclockers.com Front Page? PM me, I can help! "We have more information and more ways of accessing it than ever, yet seem increasingly less inclined to do so."- Michael Wilbon
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03-02-11, 05:59 PM	Thread Starter #5
collozauren Registered Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 60° 41′ 0″ N, 17° 10′ 0″ E, Sweden	CAS 7 has to do with the timing? or am I wrong? I'm such a noob at this :E
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03-02-11, 06:00 PM	#6
EarthDog Senior PITA Member Overclockers.com Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stuck in Maryland...	Yes, thats the main timing. __________________ Should I R0 my SSD? / SandyBridge / Ivybridge Overclocking Guide / AMD Overclocking Guide / Power Supply Guide SSD Reliability/Write Endurance / JOIN THE BENCHING TEAM! / Bulldozer Overclocking Guide / Forum Etiquette Want to see your writing featured on the overclockers.com Front Page? PM me, I can help! "We have more information and more ways of accessing it than ever, yet seem increasingly less inclined to do so."- Michael Wilbon
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03-02-11, 06:08 PM	Thread Starter #7
collozauren Registered Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 60° 41′ 0″ N, 17° 10′ 0″ E, Sweden	which equals the 8-8-24 or what?
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03-02-11, 06:09 PM	#8
EarthDog Senior PITA Member Overclockers.com Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stuck in Maryland...	CAS/CL is the first number. 7-7-7-24 __________________ Should I R0 my SSD? / SandyBridge / Ivybridge Overclocking Guide / AMD Overclocking Guide / Power Supply Guide SSD Reliability/Write Endurance / JOIN THE BENCHING TEAM! / Bulldozer Overclocking Guide / Forum Etiquette Want to see your writing featured on the overclockers.com Front Page? PM me, I can help! "We have more information and more ways of accessing it than ever, yet seem increasingly less inclined to do so."- Michael Wilbon
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03-02-11, 06:16 PM	Thread Starter #9
collozauren Registered Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 60° 41′ 0″ N, 17° 10′ 0″ E, Sweden	So, SPD Latency should be 7-7-7-20 for it to be CAS7 if it's 9-9-9-24 is it CAS9 then?
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03-02-11, 06:18 PM	#10
EarthDog Senior PITA Member Overclockers.com Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stuck in Maryland...	Again, just the FIRST number is the CAS or CL. Some sticks will be 7-8-7-24 or w/e, but the first number is what is most important. Any of these would be fine. __________________ Should I R0 my SSD? / SandyBridge / Ivybridge Overclocking Guide / AMD Overclocking Guide / Power Supply Guide SSD Reliability/Write Endurance / JOIN THE BENCHING TEAM! / Bulldozer Overclocking Guide / Forum Etiquette Want to see your writing featured on the overclockers.com Front Page? PM me, I can help! "We have more information and more ways of accessing it than ever, yet seem increasingly less inclined to do so."- Michael Wilbon
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03-02-11, 06:23 PM	Thread Starter #11
collozauren Registered Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 60° 41′ 0″ N, 17° 10′ 0″ E, Sweden	Oh, okey. My bad. If i check the QVL there's a bunch of different timings on the different RAMs. Would any of the timings be okey for any RAM?
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03-02-11, 06:25 PM	#12
EarthDog Senior PITA Member Overclockers.com Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stuck in Maryland...	The QVL, while helpful, only mean they have been tested on the mobo. Its doesnt mean anything outside the QVL wont work. The different timings do not matter, no. I would choose the Ripjaw X in the link I posted. __________________ Should I R0 my SSD? / SandyBridge / Ivybridge Overclocking Guide / AMD Overclocking Guide / Power Supply Guide SSD Reliability/Write Endurance / JOIN THE BENCHING TEAM! / Bulldozer Overclocking Guide / Forum Etiquette Want to see your writing featured on the overclockers.com Front Page? PM me, I can help! "We have more information and more ways of accessing it than ever, yet seem increasingly less inclined to do so."- Michael Wilbon
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03-02-11, 06:32 PM	Thread Starter #13
collozauren Registered Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 60° 41′ 0″ N, 17° 10′ 0″ E, Sweden	Okey. So would these be ok aswell? SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL What about these wouldn't? (or would they) Corsair Dominator DHX DDR3 1600MHz 8GB Kit w/2x 4GB XMS3 DHX, CL9-9-9-24, for Core i3/i5/i7, w/Connector, 1.65v Thanks a bunch for all the help, and sorry about all the noob questions but I've been googleing and didn't really find anything that was really helpfull so I went ahead and posted a thread. Thanks once again.
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03-02-11, 06:59 PM	#14
EarthDog Senior PITA Member Overclockers.com Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stuck in Maryland...	If you want, yes, those are fine. the first ones are CL9 though, and the second ones are also CL9....The lower that initial number the better. Not that you would really notice in performance however but........ __________________ Should I R0 my SSD? / SandyBridge / Ivybridge Overclocking Guide / AMD Overclocking Guide / Power Supply Guide SSD Reliability/Write Endurance / JOIN THE BENCHING TEAM! / Bulldozer Overclocking Guide / Forum Etiquette Want to see your writing featured on the overclockers.com Front Page? PM me, I can help! "We have more information and more ways of accessing it than ever, yet seem increasingly less inclined to do so."- Michael Wilbon
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03-03-11, 01:42 AM	#15
Woomack Senior Memory Guru Premium Member #19 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Poznan, Poland	EarthDog means that something like this will be optimal: http://gskill.com/products.php?index=357&c1=&c2= or http://gskill.com/products.php?index=356 but really you won't see any difference in 24/7 use if you take cl8 or cl9 and if you are going to overclock then better find something 1866+ like this http://gskill.com/products.php?index=364 here is Kingston compatibility list: http://www.ec.kingston.com/ecom/hype...sp?SysID=68515 their RAM is good and usually cheaper __________________ Memory tests and reviews Guides: Ivy Bridge Memory Overclocking Guide, GTX400 Bios Mod, How to fix ME in Z77 Other: Biostar I45@600MHz+ FSB, G.Skill/PSC @1523MHz/AMD, 1539MHz/Intel, P6X58D-E@248bclk
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03-03-11, 03:10 AM	Thread Starter #16
collozauren Registered Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 60° 41′ 0″ N, 17° 10′ 0″ E, Sweden	Okey. Thanks alot guys! You've been really helpfull, really appreciate all the help! cheers
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03-03-11, 04:03 AM	Thread Starter #17
collozauren Registered Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 60° 41′ 0″ N, 17° 10′ 0″ E, Sweden	Found these at a Norwegian reseller G.SKILL Ripjaws-X 8GB DDR3 Kit for Intel Sandy Bridge (2x4GB), PC3 12800 1600MHz Non-ECC CL9 9-9-9-24-2N 1.5V (F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL). Think I'll go with these. Anyone know what the clocking potential of these RAMs are?
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03-03-11, 06:20 AM	Thread Starter #20
collozauren Registered Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 60° 41′ 0″ N, 17° 10′ 0″ E, Sweden	Okey. Thanks alot for the help. What's the best choice between Corsair 8GB (2x4096MB) 1600MHz VENGEANCE 8-8-8-24 1.5V or Corsair Dominator DHX DDR3 1600MHz 8GB Kit w/2x 4GB XMS3 DHX, CL9-9-9-24, for Core i3/i5/i7, w/Connector, 1.65v or Corsair 8GB (2x4096MB) 1600MHz XMS3 1.65V. Or should I pick something entirely different, if I want to overclock that is. The reason being I've kind of stopped looking at G.Skill is that it seems to be too much of a hassle to import myself plus they're not too keen on helping out/answering questions. Last edited by collozauren; 03-03-11 at 06:31 AM.
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