Hello everyone, I have been running the same RAM for quite some time now and I feel it is about time for an upgrade.
My current setup is:
2x EVGA GTX 770 SC in SLI
Corsair HX 850W PSU
Asus Sabertooth x79 motherboard
Intel 4930k six core processor
kingston hyperx RAM (4x2gb modules) 8gb 1333 MHz
intel 730 480GB SSD for boot and other apps
intel 530 120GB SSD for more apps
1TB HDD for storage.
There is 3 requirements I must meet when choosing RAM.
1. Must be on my motherboards QVL.
2. Must be less than 44MM in height, as I use a noctua CPU cooler which doesn't leave much room for tall RAM as it hangs over the ram slots.
3.(THIS PART IM NOT SURE ABOUT) I have recently read that my CPU (i7 4930k) is only tested with 1.5V ram and has not been tested by intel with 1.65V, i have also talked to an intel representative about this and he says they do not recommend using 1.65v RAM as there is a chance it could fry the memory controller.
Now not only do I need help in picking suitable high performance RAM but I was also wondering how much merit the third requirement I have holds...Do I have to get 1.5v RAM? Does 1.65v RAM really pose a danger to my memory controller on my CPU?
Last but not least, I am looking to purchase a 16 GB set of RAM, preferably 4x4 for quad channel. Unless Dual channel would be a better option?
Noctua RAM compatability: http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=compatibility_ram_gen&products_id=34&lng=en
Memory QVL link, Scroll to the Sabertooth X79 one: http://www.asus.com/in/Motherboards/SABERTOOTH_X79/HelpDesk_QVL/
One set of RAM I had considered was http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231456&cm_re=g.skill-_-20-231-456-_-Product
But the purpose of this thread is to explore other, hopefully better options. Thank you all in advance for your input.
Also I forgot to mention, my computer is used primarily in gaming, I really don't do anything else with it besides gaming and browsing the internet, watching videos...etc
My current setup is:
2x EVGA GTX 770 SC in SLI
Corsair HX 850W PSU
Asus Sabertooth x79 motherboard
Intel 4930k six core processor
kingston hyperx RAM (4x2gb modules) 8gb 1333 MHz
intel 730 480GB SSD for boot and other apps
intel 530 120GB SSD for more apps
1TB HDD for storage.
There is 3 requirements I must meet when choosing RAM.
1. Must be on my motherboards QVL.
2. Must be less than 44MM in height, as I use a noctua CPU cooler which doesn't leave much room for tall RAM as it hangs over the ram slots.
3.(THIS PART IM NOT SURE ABOUT) I have recently read that my CPU (i7 4930k) is only tested with 1.5V ram and has not been tested by intel with 1.65V, i have also talked to an intel representative about this and he says they do not recommend using 1.65v RAM as there is a chance it could fry the memory controller.
Now not only do I need help in picking suitable high performance RAM but I was also wondering how much merit the third requirement I have holds...Do I have to get 1.5v RAM? Does 1.65v RAM really pose a danger to my memory controller on my CPU?
Last but not least, I am looking to purchase a 16 GB set of RAM, preferably 4x4 for quad channel. Unless Dual channel would be a better option?
Noctua RAM compatability: http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=compatibility_ram_gen&products_id=34&lng=en
Memory QVL link, Scroll to the Sabertooth X79 one: http://www.asus.com/in/Motherboards/SABERTOOTH_X79/HelpDesk_QVL/
One set of RAM I had considered was http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231456&cm_re=g.skill-_-20-231-456-_-Product
But the purpose of this thread is to explore other, hopefully better options. Thank you all in advance for your input.
Also I forgot to mention, my computer is used primarily in gaming, I really don't do anything else with it besides gaming and browsing the internet, watching videos...etc
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