What Memory To Get For ASUS Maximus VIII Extreme

[Opus Krokus]

The last time I upgraded my computer, I had all kinds of issues finding memory that would work with the motherboard I was using. This time, I am trying to take my time and make sure I get what works the first time around - especially at these prices. The QVL I saw only lists up to 2x8 gb modules, and I would like to get 2x16. I think the board supports up to 4x16. If it matters, I am planning on using an Intel 6700K CPU.

I really want to do this upgrade, but I am also very nervous about pulling the trigger. Any help/advice would be much appreciated!

 

[Fosters999]

Hello So it looks like you have a motherboard that supports:

DDR4 3866*(*O.C.)/ 3800*/ 3733*/ 3600*/ 3500*/ 3466*/ 3400*/ 3333*/ 3300*/ 3200*/ 3000*/ 2800*/ 2666*/ 2400*/ 2133

So DDR4 and if you are Gaming you do not need super high-end Ram it won't help you one little bit

I would get DDR4 DRAM 3200MHz if you get gaming get two sticks it's better so try this link,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231929&cm_re=DDR4_DRAM_3200MHz-_-20-231-929-_-Product

Better to get 2 sticks at 8gs each over 4 sticks as you can always add two more sticks later on.

 

[Tradesman1]

Look at the TridentZ 3200/14 2x16GB, am running those in my Hero, great sticks 😉

 

[Opus Krokus]

Thank you both so much! I was going to mark both as an answer (some boards let you), but unfortunately I cannot.

 

[Tradesman1]

No worries, check on what you decide, both are 3200, but the CL14 sticks are much better performance wise over the CL16