Recommended RAM for MSI H81M-P33

[Stylin80]

I am currently building my own computer. I have selected MSI H81M-P33 motherboard as my new motherboard. Currently, the only issue I have is I do not know which RAM to purchase. I am unsure because I just found out that certain RAM like Kingston Hyper X Fury 8GB DDR3 1600Mhz is not compatible with my motherboard's Intel H81 Express chipset. Is this due to the DIMM? Is so please do explain to me about this DIMM as I am unsure as to what is DIMM. Please at the same time too recommend me a good 8GB RAM. Doesn't matter if 2x4GB or 1x8GB RAM.

More information about my new motherboard can be found here : http://my.msi.com/product/mb/H81MP33.html#hero-specification

 

[tiny voices]

You want 2x4gb RAM as dual channel is faster than a single stick.

Just get 2x4gb of 1600mhz CL9 1,5v RAM. Any brand is good.

 

[Outlander_04]

It would be unlikely that that RAM was not compatible . Your source is incorrect . RAM just doesnt work that way
[ but avoid the fury RAM anyway . Its not that good]

What is your processor? What is your budget?

 

[tiny voices]

Just out of curiosity what makes the Fury RAM not good?

 

[Outlander_04]

Just out of curiosity what makes the Fury RAM not good?

CAS 10 , mostly

As you suggest CAS 9 [or lower] is better

 

[faalin]

I would get these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231536 $83 and they are on your motherboard's vender list so they will work with the MB

 

[logainofhades]

Intel isn't noticeably affected by ram timings. Cas 9 vs Cas 10 would only show a difference in memory benchmarks. In real world situations, it has no real impact on performance.

 

[Stylin80]

You want 2x4gb RAM as dual channel is faster than a single stick.

Just get 2x4gb of 1600mhz CL9 1,5v RAM. Any brand is good.

Okay sure. Thanks for replying. Just wondering, what is your recommendation for the type and brand of RAM for this motherboard of mine?

 

[tiny voices]

Brand really does not matter at all. Just get RAM that meets those specs and you are good to go.

 

[logainofhades]

You want 2x4gb RAM as dual channel is faster than a single stick.

Just get 2x4gb of 1600mhz CL9 1,5v RAM. Any brand is good.

Okay sure. Thanks for replying. Just wondering, what is your recommendation for the type and brand of RAM for this motherboard of mine?

This will do fine, and is pretty inexpensive right now.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820313436

 

[faalin]

gaming uses short/random calculations so a lower CAS will help out with this. If they were doing rendering I would recommend a higher MHz speed since that will run through more calculations faster.

 

[Stylin80]

It would be unlikely that that RAM was not compatible . Your source is incorrect . RAM just doesnt work that way
[ but avoid the fury RAM anyway . Its not that good]

What is your processor? What is your budget?

My processor is Intel Pentium G6960. As for my budget, it is around RM 150 ( Ringgit Malaysia) or 45$. However it would be preferable if you can give me a price for a certain RAM you recommend in Ringgit Malaysia and from Malaysia store such as Mudah.com and Lelong.com ( They are similar to Ebay and Amazon just in Malaysia )

 

[Stylin80]

Brand really does not matter at all. Just get RAM that meets those specs and you are good to go.

Hey is a Kingston 2X4GB DDR3 1600MHZ (KVR16N11S8/4) suitable for my computer?

 

[faalin]

It boggles the mind that you will buy more ram that is not on the motherboards vender list. The G.Skill ram I link is $5 more then the team ram but is faster and on the qualified ram list for your board.