Help Upgrading Ram

[Orazz]

Rig:

i7 930 (1366 LGA) @ 2.8 Ghz [not OC'd]
Asus P6t SE Mobo (x58 chipset)
3x2GB DD3 1333Ghz RAM (3x2gb Kingston Value Ram - KVR1333D3N9/2G)
Asus GTX 760
Corsair HX750 Professional Series Power Supply

At first I wanted to buy just one additional stick of 2gb ram (KVR1333D3N9/2G) to get my total up from 6GB to 8GB, but I found that an additional stick of the ram I have would cost me about $60 which is a bit steep for just an additional 2gb of ram.

Decided I wanted to get a new RAM kit that totals 8gb, looked at QVL (i want to limit possibilities of problems and incompatibility) for my P6T SE Mobo, but all kits listed only total to 6GB or 12GB for 1333ghz RAM. I already have 6gb and 12gb kits are a bit too pricey.

I want to stick to 1333ghz RAM as my mobo manual says RAM that requires more than 1.5volts is too much and will fry my board.

Can anyone help me find a kit that totals 8gb in 1333ghz RAM that runs at 1.5volts and will work on my mobo? I guess if I have to buy individual sticks (not in a kit) I can do that too, but i'm trying to avoid it. I'm looking to spend between $60 and $90.

Thanks!

 

[alexoiu]

An option:
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Desktop-Memory-CML8GX3M2A1600C9/dp/B00569K7LM
Even if advertised as 1600, if not enabling XMP in BIOS they will run at 1333.

 

[Orazz]

An option:
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Desktop-Memory-CML8GX3M2A1600C9/dp/B00569K7LM
Even if advertised as 1600, if not enabling XMP in BIOS they will run at 1333.

The problem is that thats corsair though which isnt on the QVL for my mobo at 1333ghz and I'm weary of getting 1600mhz ram as manual says to stick to 1.5volts or ill have problems....

What do you think of:

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-1x2GB-Desktop-Memory-CMX2GX3M1A1333C9/dp/B004APA58I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418242257&sr=8-1&keywords=CMX2GX3M1A1333C9#customerReviews
- x3 at ($31.29ea - $90ish)
or
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0055LGG3Y/?tag=pcpapi-20#customerReviews - at ($83)

I really want: http://www.amazon.com/G-skill-Ripjaws-240-pin-Desktop-F3-10666cl7t-12gbrh/dp/B004KP9ZF2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418242795&sr=8-1&keywords=F3-10666CL7T-12GBRH#customerReviews but its $150 🙁

 

[alexoiu]

I guarantee that the RAMs I've listed will work with your board at 1333. They are not on the QVL for your board as they are not 3 ch.

 

[Orazz]

Ok, great - Thanks! I won't miss out on much not running dual or triple channel?

 

[alexoiu]

Of course it's better to populate 3 slots. Why do you want 8GB?

 

[alexoiu]

Here's another option from GSkill, this time listed on their site as compatible:
http://www.amazon.com/G-SKILL-Ripjaws-240-Pin-Desktop-F3-8500CL7D-8GBRL/dp/B002XG8ZEW/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1418247534&sr=1-1&keywords=F3-8500CL7D-8GBRL

http://www.gskill.com/en/configurator?manu=29&chip=40&model=195

 

[Orazz]

I'll use it for newer games (upcoming titles like GTA5, The division, etc) as well as current stuff, netflix, movies, music, etc. Just on a tight budget after just having purchasing a new power supply and GPU.

I saw those two new links you posted in my own research and considered that as well, guess I'll go with corsair as they supposedly produce good quality RAMs.

Thanks for all the input!

 

[alexoiu]

The GSkill option is better (lower timings) at about same price as Corsair.

 

[Orazz]

Sorry, one more question, the G skill ram you just suggested runs at 1066MHz, shouldn't I at least get 1333Ghz?

 

[alexoiu]

Good point, I haven't noticed it. No reason to buy 1066 MHz RAMs.

 

[Orazz]

So to confirm, your original corsair suggestion stands? I should be able to confirm the correct timings in BIOS right? So that I run at 1.5v......

 

[alexoiu]

Yes, it stands. I will look though for similar configurations with x58 and the Corsair for confirming.

 

[Orazz]

Yes, it stands. I will look though for similar configurations with x58 and the Corsair for confirming.

Thanks! Really appreciate it so much.

 

[alexoiu]

You're welcome. Hard to find:
http://www.overclocking-pc.fr/forums/archive/index.php/t-43396.html
with
EX58-UD5 and 3 kits of CML8GX3M2A1600C9

 

[alexoiu]

Another option: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Desktop-Memory-CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8/dp/B004E0ZKOI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1418250325&sr=1-1&keywords=CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8
with better timings.
with an example here:
http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/3123317521?page=2

and so on. Lot of options.

 

[Orazz]

Perfect. I'll go with the Corsair Vengeance then. Cheers!

 

[alexoiu]

Good luck!
After getting the RAMs, please post back the result.

 

[Orazz]

Will do.

 

[Orazz]

Good luck!
After getting the RAMs, please post back the result.

Went with the Corsair Vengence 2x4gb. Looks like windows is recognizing all 8gb (Yay!) but CPU-z is showing the ram running at 535 ghz so x2 I guess its running at about 1066, it appears the ram its capable of 1600, but I'll just go into BIOS and up it so its running at 1333ghz, figure that won't raise the voltage higher than 1.5v. Everything works, just doesnt feel much faster yet.

 

[alexoiu]

Try clearing the CMOS firstly. If still 525, then you can enable XMP in BIOS or manually setting 1333.

 

[Orazz]

Try clearing the CMOS firstly. If still 525, then you can enable XMP in BIOS or manually setting 1333.

If I clear CMOS, do I have to reset anything manually or will BIOS auto everything?

 

[alexoiu]

BIOS will be set to default, so you'll have to set manually.
When clearing the CMOS, unplug the power cord.

 

[Orazz]

BIOS will be set to default, so you'll have to set manually.
When clearing the CMOS, unplug the power cord.

Guess I'll have to deal with it another day, I don't know nearly enough about which settings to turn on/modify after clearing CMOS 🙁 Stuck with 1066 for now, gotta do some learning first....

 

[alexoiu]

Not many settings to check. Only SATA, (check if IDE or AHCI). The other can remain to default. Then, if RAMs still 1066, manually set the RAMs speed to 1333 or 1600.
Please post back after clearing the CMOS and we can set them together.