Best RAM for i7-4790k + Asus Maximus VII Hero

[ShakedG]

Hi,
I have purchased an i7 4790k and an Asus VII Hero.
I was looking at RAM sticks and came up with the following:
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Technology-2400MHz-Non-ECC-HX324C11T3K2/dp/B00M7S8JJW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1417436897&sr=8-2&keywords=beast+2400
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Technology-Motherboard-KHX26C11T2K2-8X/dp/B008YAI6IQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417436878&sr=8-1&keywords=predator+2666
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231638

Keep in mind that I currently have a HyperX Blu 1600 Mhz CL8 2*4GB. I am torn between getting a TridentX 2400 CL9 2x4, or a HyperX Beast 2400 CL11 2x4, or a HyperX Predator 2666 CL11 2x4. I am open to any other suggestions. I also considered perhaps going with a low profile RAM, but since it's the same price I thought I might as well go high-end.

I will be using the PC mainly for high-end gaming, but I also use video editing and animation programs from time to time.

 

[SproutSchon]

Above 1600MHz, CL9 you won't see much improvements for gaming.
I recommend picking something along those specs and look for good deals (but still pick trustworthy manufacturers such as G.Skill, Crucial, ...).

 

[13thmonkey]

why change at all? do you need more memory? CL8/1600 is good stuff.

 

[faalin]

I would get these since they are a hell of a deal right now.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231689

 

[ShakedG]

I currently have the Hyperx blu 1600 mhz cl9 2*4 and a 2*2 1333 mhz cl9 kingston kit. So I am now running the whole 12 gb at 1333 mhz cl9. Should I just remove the 2*2 and stay with 8 gbs of RAM, or purchase another 2*4 kit to be instead of the 2*2? And if I do purchase the 2*4, should I get a kit of above 1600 mhz so that in the future I won't have to upgrade it or should I just go with a simple 1600 mhz kit?

 

[13thmonkey]

take the 2x2 out and track your memory usage, if you are not getting too close to your 8GB limit then you are OK and don't need any more, if you are then you should get some more.

 

[ShakedG]

take the 2x2 out and track your memory usage, if you are not getting too close to your 8GB limit then you are OK and don't need any more, if you are then you should get some more.

And if I do get new RAM, should I get a 1600 mhz low voltage kit, or a 21333~2666 kit?

 

[13thmonkey]

get faster than your original, same voltage, so that you can slow it down to match your current stick, there is little performance in faster ram.

 

[13thmonkey]

sorry get 1.5V regardless as 1.65 is not good for newer i series. low voltage is typically 1.35 and lower.