Memory Speeds

[kristian221]

Looking into getting the Z87 mobo with a haswell. Looking for some nice high performance RAM to go with it since my current RAM has given me more problems than anything in my current build.

So....
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233538
vs.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233542
vs.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233537

Or would I be better off going with something from the G.Skill side?

Think there would be a big difference? I am more drawn towards the higher end one simply because I work with UDK and Unity, but if they aren't going to show me much of an improvement I won't bother. Also if you have any other RAM recommendations let me know, I have had nothing but problems with my current RAM and I don't want to repeat that.

Thanks!

 

[ShrimpBrime]

If I had the money, I'd go with 2666..... I drool over these often.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233356

 

[Janus67]

The small % difference in faster speeds would not be noticeable outside of benchmarks.

 

[Boulard83]

The small % difference in faster speeds would not be noticeable outside of benchmarks.

Huge +1 on this.

1600mhz is enough with good timings. You will pay a huge premium for 2400++ memory for near to ZERO gain while gaming.

 

[kristian221]

Thanks, I will be sticking with the 1600 then. So what are your thoughts on the ones I chose vs. any other brand?

 

[Janus67]

I've had nothing but positive experience with gskill ram.

 

[wingman99]

+1 Gskill, I have that ram and have no problems.

 

[Boulard83]

I ran only G.Skill ram for years and never had issue.

I now tryed quite a few other brand without any trouble. I currently run Crucial, patriot and G.Skill ram.

 

[ivanlabrie]

I'd suggest trying Team Xtreem ram too...ifyou wanna dab into ram overclocking, they have some really cheap 2400mhz kits, practically the same or 10-20 more than a lower speed kit.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820313323 (+15% discount)

 

[n7plus1]

I like Mushkin...kindve underdog.

 

[ivanlabrie]

Mushkin ram is fine, but they don't have anything outstanding...Team xtreem ram is well binned and cheaper than the rest.
Also, they've gotten a few records lately, so I'd keep an eye on the 2666 cl11 kits they sell for 115 at newegg.

 

[n7plus1]

Who really does have anything outstanding?

 

[EarthDog]

Who really does have anything outstanding?

Ram is ram is ram for 99% of people. IMO, the only reason people need to worry about anything over 1866 or having 'outstanding' ram (w/e that means), is when you benchmark for boints.