Help me choose my ram!

[g8mou]

im building a new gaming pc

here is what i have now
i5 2500K
gigabyte z68xp-ud4
just got myself a cooler master v8
cooler master storm enforcer case

since i have a cpu fan big like v8, i think ill have to go with lower profile ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=20-231-416&SortField=0&SummaryType=1&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=%28keywords%29&Page=2#scrollFullInfo

gskill sniper 8gb for 40 bucks...is this a good deal and is gskill a good quality brand?
ive read reviews about gskill ram...many good comments on them

btw, should i go for 16GB or 8GB? i dont see myself using 16GB for ram as it is really a no need for that much ram, unless ur doing video editing and stuff

40 bucks for 8gb gskill sniper . good buy?
or any other suggestions would b greatly appreciated


thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[itzdanielp]

G-Skill is a great brand and 8GB is exactly what you are looking for.

Go with 1600MHz 1.5V RAM.

You will definitely need low profile RAM with the V8, the G-Skill might actually be too tall.

These are out of stock at the moment, but will definitely work and are great quality.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104255

The snipers might be short enough to fit under the V8

The V8 should only cover slot 1, so if you use slot 2 and 4 on your MB you should be fine.

 

[dormantreign]

I've built several computers using G.Skill ram now, I've never had any issues with it. You can buy this brand with confidence, even if your unlucky enough to get a DOA set, if you look on newegg user reviews, they stand by their customers and resolve all issues. Because of this i choose to buy their ram for everyone one of my builds. I bought 16gb just today because i use After Effects and 3d Programs alot, but for a gaming pc 8GB should be fine if your money tight.

 

[g8mou]

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