Seeking recommendations on memory for a new build

[icewlf]

I'm finishing buying the components for a new build, and was looking for recommendations on the memory. I plan to put 32GB in it (I know its overkill, but...I only build every 5-7 years and I do a lot of photo editing as well as gaming).

My current components are as follows:
CPU: Intel i7-7700K 4.2 GHz
GPU: ZOTAC GTX 1080 Core Edition
Mobo: Gigabyte Aorus Z270X-Gaming 7 (rev1)
SSD: Samsung NVMe 960 EVO m.2 500 GB (Boot drive & most used apps)
Samsung 850 EVO 1TB (application drive)
HDD: Seagate Ironwolf 2TB (x3 - plan to RAID for data drive)
Case: CoolerMaster Storm Trooper
PSU: planning on buying EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G3, 80 Plus Gold 850W
CPU Cooler: Still trying to decide, but I am going to go closed loop liquidcooled (probably corsair)

I'm trying to figure out what memory will give me the best bang for my buck. I'm willing to pay up to about $350, but I don't want to spend more money for something that won't really give me better performance from a less expensive option. Its been too long since I've really kept up with memory and I'm a bit lost with all of the options. I want to go high end quality, but I don't want to waste money just to say I have the best. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[madmatt30]

High end quality ??
Memory is memory mate , it works or it doesn't.

At the minute where I'm looking

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/nZfmP6/gskill-memory-f43000c15q32gvrb

That's your sensible price/performance option

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Yes, all memory is not created equal which should be obvious from the fact that just about every vendor has various lines and may offer memory in a certain speed. Visit some of the "enthusiast overclocking sites" and you will find that some model lines to better than others, one are in particular id the amount of VRAM they can take ... Mushkin DDR3 was known for example as being able to operate at up to 1.94 volts. If you are just slapping it in and running at stock speeds than any 2666 will run just about as well as any other 2666. If you are overclocking however, that's where the differences come into play.

Be aware however that , like PSUs, it's not so much what logo is slapped on the hear sink, but whose modules are inside. In the heyday of higher speed DDR3, the overclocker's choice was either Corsair Dominators, Corsair Vengeance Pros, Mushkin Redline, ... all offered DDR3-2400 w/ 10-12-12-28 timings. Vendors do not necessarily maintain the same module suppliers throughout a model line's lifetime. In DDR3's early years, all used Hynix as their module supplier as they were the only source with high enough yields. As time went on and production lines improved, Corsair switched to a lower cost supplier which could not meet the original timings (10-12-12-31)

In short, does it natter ? Depends on what your goals are. If the user's plan is running at stock or moderate OCs, then i look for the cheapest set w/ the desired speed and timings. If they want to push it, then I'll look for something better, looking 1st at the Redline series (which are always in short supply due to enthusiast demand) and then at the Trident's and VP series.