RAM recommendation for Gigabyte GA-Z97x-UD5H motherboard?

[rbryant73]

Hello,

In 2015 I built a gaming rig somewhat on a budget, based on this mobo:

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128707

At the time I went with 8GB of Ballistix Tactical:

https://www.amazon.com/Ballistix-Tactical-PC3-12800-240-Pin-Memory/dp/B006YG96KO

I have a bit of cash to spend on an upgrade and I'd like to go to 16GB of RAM. Recommendations?

My PC use is mostly gaming, Word/Excel, web browsing, light audio/video editing/processing... ideally some or all at the same time.

All responses much appreciated!

 

[WildCard999]

You could just buy that same exact kit and see if it works, I did the same thing with my current build. 2x4gb initial build and added the exact kit later on and had no issues.

Or just buy a 2x8gb version of that kit and sell your current 2x4gb kit.