Best Mhz for Asus Maximus VI Formula

[ChronoCabal]

Hi Guys!

I'm in the middle of a switchover from AMD (as in sig) to a Haswell 4770k platform.

I've got my heart set on the Corsair Vengeance Pro in a 16GB size, but I'm unsure what Mhz or timing to get. It's primarily a gaming rig.

Any help appreciated!

 

[ChronoCabal]

PS - Memory OCing is a bit beyond me.. I'd like to use the XMP profiles for ease of use for now.

 

[Janus67]

No real reason to go above 1600 or 1866

 

[ChronoCabal]

Ah right ok.. May I ask why?

 

[Woomack]

On haswell, DDR3-1866/2133 at tighter timings will give you about the same performance as anything clocked higher but at more relaxed timings.
High memory clock has some point when you are benchmarking.
Considering actual memory prices I would recommend to stick to 1866/2133 as performance is higher than 1600 and price is about the same.
If you really want Vengeance Pro then 1866 will be probably best option.

 

[ChronoCabal]

Thanks for the advice.

1866Mhz now on order.