I'm getting the i7 6700k along with a new motherboard and I'm wondering what ram I should get. I heard there isn't much of a performance difference between 16gb and 8gb ram. Any suggestions?
Why are you getting a B150 motherboard with a 6700k. Its a waste to get a unlocked chip at extra cost and then rendering it useless by taking away the OC factor. Get a Z170 board and you will be able to OC it in future. Also get 16gb but higher channel ram as it will help you OC better.
Why are you getting a B150 motherboard with a 6700k. Its a waste to get a unlocked chip at extra cost and then rendering it useless by taking away the OC factor. Get a Z170 board and you will be able to OC it in future. Also get 16gb but higher channel ram as it will help you OC better.
Alright wasn't aware of that. How about this motherboard and this ram.
First of all, the i7-6700K does not come with a stock cooler.
Nothing exotic is required.
For $35 or so, look to the cryorig H7 or scythe kotetsu
here is a good review: http://www.silentpcreview.com/Scythe_Kotetsu
For ram, more is better than faster.
Buy a 2 x 8gb kit of 1.2v ram. 2400 speed is about the max.
Higher frequency ram helps in overclocking... http://lifehacker.com/when-ram-speed-matters-and-how-it-affects-your-games-1436679680
I found that the added voltage from stock 1.2v to 1,35v needed for speeds higher than 2400 did not work for me.
I think the price was one multiplier lower than I got with stock ram speeds.
The benefit does come if you use integrated graphics, but no gamer does that.
I actually found faster ram more convenient for attaining stability in OCing. Ofcourse i didnt try with 2400. I tried with 2133 and 3000 and the 3000 was more stable at all temps per volt. There is no significant difference though, but it does help a tad bit.