Is this RAM suitable for an ITX build?

[Fat Tony]

Hi all,

I am looking to build a mini ITX PC and perhaps foolishly purchased some RAM, as it was going cheap, before really deciding on what other components I am going to get.

I bought this: Kingston HyperX Beast 8 GB 1600-24000 MHz CL9 DDR3 RAM

Is this memory going to be OK, would you say it is a good choice? I noticed that this is not low profile - am I asking for trouble and should I return it, or can I still use it (if it is good memory) by right choice of cooler, etc?

Thanks

 

[Darth Rache]

You should be fine as long as the Motherboard that you got will accept 1600MHz RAM, but most boards do.

 

[Gbz Goldenboyz]

Please give ur motheboard details so we can give u answer check ur memory details in motherboard

 

[Fat Tony]

Hi - that's the problem, I haven't chosen one! Can you help me select one?

I am looking for built-in wifi and will get a i5 Haswell, maybe a K series (but I currently have no real desire to overclock, not 100% sure that won't change a couple of years later).

 

[Transmaniacon]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.79 @ Newegg)
Total: $349.78
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-29 13:57 EDT-0400)

 

[Darth Rache]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.79 @ Newegg)
Total: $349.78
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-29 13:57 EDT-0400)

I'll second that for a great combo.

 

[Fat Tony]

Tony here ... thanks for that, both. Just to be clear, is that compatible with my RAM or does it depend on the choice of cooler?

I am so lost by all this, it amazes me how much detailed knowledge people on this forum have, and how easily you can roll off answers to a problem I could never fathom out!