I haven't purchased the RAM Kit yet. You guessed it trents...I run Virtual Machines and will eventually set my machine up for Photoshop so my wife can edit photos. Currently my VM's RAM are 2 GB and would like to up the RAM to 6 GB. Not to mention, I usually have a game running in the background in the Host Operating System along with music when I'm doing homework on my PC so I can tab out for a break from studying. But, I don't run a game with my VM running.
As far as types of RAM, checked with AMD and they told me my CPU will support up to 1333 Mhz. MSI told me my MOBO will be fine when I OC my CPU and this board takes up to 1600 MHz O.C. RAM. I've spoken with a couple manufacturers about their RAM. The problem is I'm finding their 1600 MHz isn't able to drop it's speed to less than 1600 MHz. The Kingston RAM I am looking at isn't the case. It's Nativee Speed is 1333 MHz along with it's Native Voltage being 1.5V. Otherwise this RAM Kit can O.C. to 1600 with a Voltage of 1.65V. Also, the Kits I'm looking at are usually 4x4 not 2x8 sticks.
I am concerned now about the Kingston RAM Kit I am considering after posts of OC issues with my CPU. I plan on OC my CPU to at least 3.25 GHz, but I am aiming for 3.5 to 3.7 GHz...we'll see when I get there.
I spoke with Nvidia...Dead-End! Now EVGA, this morning about what GPU they would recomend with my machine and it's CPU. The Technician told me he would put a GTX 650 or 650 Ti in my machine. He also said anything else would be overkill, thus bottlenecked.
So, I did some reasearch online and see that it will be a nice upgrade from a GTX 460. All benchtests I researched show the 460 only performing close to the 650 in games using AA, actually a little better in most cases. It's also safe to say an OC 460 performs almost as good as a 650 at default.
Now, the 650 Ti was the impressive card compared to my 460. Especially EVGA's SSC Version. It's a considerable upgrade according to benchests and reviews. These tests I researched showed results from the usuall games (Crysis II, BF3, FC3, Etc.) and from benchtesting software such as Heaven and 3D11Mark. The SSC Version seem to leave the 460 definately behind. Also, the SCC Version is a considerable increase compared to the 650 Default Version.
They say, whoever "they" is...that 25-30 fps is all we need. But, I like 40 fps for a baseline, and it seems the 650 Ti SCC will get me closer to that mark consistently. Whereas, the 460 and even the 650 Default Version would be more around the 25 to 30-ish consitently.
To my understanding the GTX 650 in general is a card best with resolutions such as mine, 1680X1050 and lower. Anything above that, the card will struggle. It's also nice to see this card ranges from $125 to $ 165 depending on what Version I buy. Right now my heart is set on the EVGA GTX 650 Ti SSC with it's massive clock speed compared to other 650's and not to mention I like EVGA. They are very friendly and helpful.
Feedback on this GPU direction would be appreciated along with more insight on if I really would have an issue with the Kingston RAM Kit I am considering. Thanks all for your input, and thanks Johan45 for the Forum Welcome.
