Gskills vs. Corsair vs. Kingsten for Z87-DELUXE/QUAD

[rae888]

Asus ATX DDR3 1600 LGA 1150 Motherboard Z87-DELUXE/QUAD
is the motheboard. Called Asus to ask a couple of questions about it since I head read about a problem with it failing to wake up properly from sleep mode. Latest shipments should have that bios update so no problem. He covered other points with me (very helpful) and re: memory said to check my memory website (which ever one I picked) and make sure its compatible and has no issues. Said look for "XMP" .

The memory which I already purchased - but could still exchange if I want as its not been 30 days yet, is the G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory F3-10666CL9D-16GBXL The package doesn't mention XMP but Gskill Website does mention something about "XMP" re: this product (which I don't really understand but apparently it is XMP. So I also called their tek support and he said its absolutely compatible. He also said they had faster memory but it was more expensive and this one would work.

Reading some reviews however, some reviewers said this Gskill is too expensive. So just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on whether I got best bang-for-my-buck. This 16GB memory (2x8GB sticks) was $152 (edited - not $191 as originally posted). The Asus teck seemed to favor Corsair and Kingsten.

Thanks

 

[Tradesman1]

No, the 1.5 recommendation is for base level 1600 and under sticks, I wouldn't go 1.6 or 1.65 with 1600 sticks, but high performance sticks are generally 1.6 and 1.65

 

[rae888]

Having used both, they are basically on a par performance wise, both can generally run 2133/10 fairly easily also, so it may come down to a preference of which you like better looks wise, then there's the price to consider... to step up performance wise at 1866, could look at the Trident X at 1866/8, steeper price though at about $180 for the 16GB

Do you get the increased speed if you don't overclock? I would probably not be doing that. I assume you're talking about this one:

Also someone said you only get that speed if your board allows you to mount them certain way. Not sure what that meant. I looked at qualified memory vendor page but I know that doesn't include everything, only what's been sent to them.

 

[chargeit]

Check out these charts...

http://www.anandtech.com/show/7364/memory-scaling-on-haswell


Make sure not to confuse "IGP" (integrated graphics), and "dGPU" (dedicated Graphics). If you're using a graphics card then look at the ones marked "dGPU". You'll see that there is very little difference between the ram speeds in gaming.

If you're using integrated graphics then ram speeds matter much more. I'm assuming you're using a dedicated GPU.

I think you're putting way too much thought into your ram, since you aren't going to overclock it. But that's just me.

 

[chargeit]

And yea, some of the higher dollar rams benefit is it's better at OC'ing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWgzA2C61z4

What they must mean is it's best to run your ram in dual channel. I'll post a link about it below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D8fhsXqq4o

About all you need to know!

 

[rae888]

I think you're putting way too much thought into your ram, since you aren't going to overclock it. But that's just me.

that's true. You are sooo right. LOL (Its a little of my OCD coming out).
Will probably go with the sniper as you first suggested. Whew ~ ! Glad that's over with.
(I have a problem making decisions sometimes. )

Now need to double check my other stuff I picked out as I just had to return that other memory and don't want to make more mistakes.

 

[chargeit]

I think you're putting way too much thought into your ram, since you aren't going to overclock it. But that's just me.

that's true. You are sooo right. LOL (Its a little of my OCD coming out).
Will probably go with the sniper as you first suggested. Whew ~ ! Glad that's over with.
(I have a problem making decisions sometimes. )

Now need to double check my other stuff I picked out as I just had to return that other memory and don't want to make more mistakes.

I understand how that is man. I ponder hours over sites, and information when I'm looking for a new part.

That sniper is good ram, and you won't be disappointed. I mean, as long as it's up to par ram has such little impact on performance that there isn't much to get disappointed about.

Hell, you'd of been fine with the 1333, but, for the money you paid for it might as well get some juicy 1866 and be done with it. 16GB of 1866 ram will keep you're system running well long into the future. You'll be worried about upgrading other parts long before you'll feel the need to move to more ram.

 

[rae888]

Thanks everyone who helped.

 

[rae888]

I have changed the MB & CPU to this:

Intel Core i7-4790K Haswell 4.0GHz LGA 1150 Desktop Processor BX80646I74790K

ASUS Z97-DELUXE(NFC & WLC) LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

So is the Gskill sniper still OK?

 

[Tradesman1]

Yep they will be perfectly fine w/ the Deluxe (and it and the 4790K will make a great combo 😉 )

 

[rae888]

Yep they will be perfectly fine w/ the Deluxe (and it and the 4790K will make a great combo 😉 )

Thanks!
Do you think this case is ok for them?

Thermaltake Chaser MK-1 VN300M1W2N No PS Full Tower Case

 

[rae888]

And for a graphics card, do you have any recommendations?

 

[Tradesman1]

Yep, and it's wide enough to take any CPU cooler 😉

 

[rae888]

Yep, and it's wide enough to take any CPU cooler 😉

Is this a good SSD for my new build ( ASUS Z97-DELUXE(NFC & WLC) LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard) and if so, will I need something else or does this motherboard include the cables and parts I need to install this?

Samsung Electronics 840 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Single Unit Version Internal Solid State Drive MZ-7TE500BW

Thanks

 

[Tradesman1]

The EVO is is right there on top as among the best SSDs out there and will have no problem with your mobo

 

[rae888]

Got all my parts in. New processor finally arrived. Can someone help with which windows to get? I want Windows 7 Professional (not 8) but not sure if i need 64 bit or 32 bit with this new build

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  Intel Core i7-4790K Haswell 4.0GHz LGA 1150 Desktop Processor BX80646I74790K;
  ASUS Z97-DELUXE(NFC & WLC) LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard ;