Is Geil ram good?

[speedo5]

I have a 790fx-gd70 mobo and I am looking at GeIL Black Dragon 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 133 at $81 Canadian

But here are the details

GeIL
Series: Black Dragon
Model: GB34GB1333C7DC
Type: 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM
4GB (2 x 2GB)
DDR3 1333 (PC3 10660)
Cas Latency: 7
Timing: 7-7-7
Voltage: 1.5V
ECC: No
Unbuffered
Dual Channel Kit
No Heat Spreader

I have never owned a Geil ram and I am wondering if it's any good, should I look for better investment?

 

[Maziar]

Yes,its a good one and has a great combination of timings and speeds.

 

[jaquith]

I don't particularly like GEIL RAM, it is not in my top 5 list: Corsair, G.SKILL, Mushkin, Kingston and Crucial (for budget RAM). Also, of the 5 I only like certain models e.g. Dominator's.

Also, if you're looking at the AMD Phenom II X6 it has its' own list of supported RAM. Otherwise 1600 or 1333 MHz DDR3 is recommended. Further, I do not see the GEIL {GB34GB1333C7DC} as tested or certified to work properly with your MSI.

MSI 790FX-GD70 http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=prodtestreport&maincat_no=1&cat2_no=&cat3_no=&prod_no=1740
Certified {QVL} RAM - http://www.msi.com/uploads/test_report/TR10_1740.pdf
Tested - http://www.corsair.com/configurator/product_results.aspx?id=902397

Corsair recommended:
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMP4GX3M2A1600C8 - http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145297

CORSAIR XMS3 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TW3X4G1333C9DHX - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=20-145-198

Tested GEIL - http://www.geil.com.tw/products/showSpec/id/125

 

[speedo5]

Thank you so much for the reply, good thing I waited before ordering.

The thing is I have a Noctua NH-D14 and there is just no space to have those heat spreaders on rams.

 

[jaquith]

According to Noctua you're fine {doesn't obstruct the DIMM slots} - http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=compatibility_gen&products_id=34&lng=en {the 790FX-GD70 is ~ 1/2 down the list}.

 

[speedo5]

Thanks everyone, I think I will try these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231402&Tpk=F3-10666CL7D-8GBRH

 

[speedo5]

Oh I forgot that ripjaws will be on the way of my heatsink...

 

[jaquith]

Whatever memory you do get ALWAYS use the Configuration tools to verify compatibility.

 

[speedo5]

Geil confirmed the rams are compatible are will run at 1333 at CL7, so I will get those

 

[speedo5]

The shipping was going to be over 50 bucks. But I found this http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=46496&vpn=F3-10666CL7D-4GBECO&manufacture=G.Skill

CL7 DDR3-1333, but it's at 1.35v, would that cause any issues? My mobo does 1.5v

 

[jaquith]

I know you don't like to be open to recommendations that conflict with your beliefs, and I 'hope' that pays off and the RAM can operate properly.

I posted all of this stuff above already. You only want RAM that is: 1. Certified, 2. Tested RAM Mfg, 3. Approved by RAM Mfg via ticket. Not because it looks nice.
MSI Certified RAM - http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=prodtestreport&maincat_no=1&cat2_no=&cat3_no=&prod_no=1740
Tested G.SKILL - http://gskill.com/configurator2.php?pid=2&model=96

'You' picked - F3-10666CL7D-4GBECO which does NOT appear on any Lists... I would contact G.SKILL and see if it is compatible with your MOBO. http://gskill.com/contactus.php

Good Luck!

 

[speedo5]

You have been very helpful and see that you are right, thanks again