Need new memory for my gaming rig, Any suggestions?

[Ajay57]

Is this for AMD or INTEL as it makes a big difference, and for what Platform?

AJ.

 

[Desync]

Is this for AMD or INTEL as it makes a big difference, and for what Platform?

AJ.

Is what for AMD or Intel? Sorry confused on the question.

 

[Ajay57]

OK sorry i see you have had some of the best Info, from the Top Members on OCF!!

What i was asking was which CPU this is to be working with as it makes a difference OP.

But like i already said, you have some of the best answers available, but if want to clarify anything i will try to help!!

AJ.

 

[Desync]

Its going on my AMD 8120

 

[Ajay57]

I would say the same as the rest it looks like i would go with G.SKILL as the most reliable Ram to work with that Motherboard. But as always double check before you go ahead and buy. I have just been looking at the new up date QVL LIST for your Mobo, as a basic guide as to what will most likely work.

This is what i have found the choice now is up to yourself!!

1, http://www.gskill.com/en/product/f3-1866c9q-16gab

2, http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb...X_R2.0/SABERTOOTH-990FX-R20_DRAM_QVL_1101.pdf

Above this is the latest list released by ASUS for your Motherboard.

AJ.

 

[Desync]

I didn't look at the QVL List until last night, I just looked at the main website and seen they recommended 1866, so that's what I went after.


Believe I'm gonna look over my notes from when I last OC'd my CPU and go ahead and OC it again (If i can remember everything) while I wait on my memory.

 

[MongGrel]

That Sabertooth can handle 2133 and up, the limiting factor will be your CPU but 2133 should be fine. I have had very good luck with my G.Skill Snipers 2133. Can run from 1800 to 2500 on that Sabertooth with good timings. I'm with Woomack about the 4Gig modules. Unless you do heavy video work that requires alot of memory a 2x4 Gb kit would suit you the best. These are the snipers that I have http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231519

I initially posted 2x4's myself but changed as he was specifically looking for 16 myself.

But yeah for what you're up too probably a better idea.

I'd heard good things about the snipers but have never used em.

 

[MongGrel]

Looking at the latest G.Skill series it looks like:
- ARES, RipjawsX, Sniper = the same IC , the same specs, different heatsink ( I made ARES and RipjawsX 2133/2400 tests based on the same IC )
- RipjawsZ = mixed IC , most new are Hynix but some top series ( black heatsinks ) are also on Samsungs or blue 1866 were on Micron
- TridentX = probably the only memory that up to 2400 clock has everything on Samsung ( above 2600 all is Hynix )

Going back to ARES/RipjawsX/Sniper, I had biggest luck with ARES kits even though all supposed to be on the same IC.

Here are tests of 2133 RipjawsX and 2400 ARES. Both on the same IC. Both OC about the same and both can find as 2133 10-12-12 or 2400 11-13-13. New Snipers or RipjawsZ 2133 10-12-12/2400 11-13-13 will be acting the same.
http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=734805
http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=737385

I still have to check how ARES 2133 9-11-10-28 is acting on ASRock Z87M. It was running 100% stable @2666 11-13-12-34 1.65V on Z77 boards but I couldn't make it run at the same settings on a Gigabyte Z87X-OC.

Personally, I'm becoming more of a Samsung Fanboi for memory related things after using the EVO's awhile now and another few things, If you all ready have the Trident X's on the way maybe give em a whirl.

He seemed to have pretty nice results OC'd to higher then you might need em.

Just me.

Thanks for the info Woomack, learned a few things there myself.

 

[Desync]

Personally, I'm becoming more of a Samsung Fanboi for memory related things after using the EVO's awhile now and another few things, If you all ready have the Trident X's on the way maybe give em a whirl.

Just me.

Yea, I got the Trident X's on the way. They will be here tomorrow. $197 for em. I showed my GF them Saturday night and when I woke up Sunday morning she was already ordering them.