What RAM sticks to use on ASUS Z97 A?

[Myfeetarecold]

I'm currently in the process of upgrading my mobo, processor, and RAM.
I already have the mobo, but I'm not sure what sort of RAM would work.
As of right now I'm only doing one 8 gig stick and later I'll add in more.
I would prefer to use corsair vengance brand of RAM, I trust corsair.
Could anyone suggest what ram I should use?
The mobo is Asus z97 -A

 

[AdviserKulikov]

As long as you have the correct type of RAM (DDR3 240pin), it really doesn't matter. RAM is RAM, get a high clock speed set if you are going to be pushing your system. Brand doesn't matter much in the world of solid state memory.

Try to match the old stick as best you can, it has a higher chance of working, and neither module will be slowed down to match the other.

If you buy a new set of 16GB, there's these two kits that are good value while being high end speed.
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/avexir-memory-avd3u24001108g2csw%2Ccorsair-memory-cmy16gx3m2a2400c11/

If you buy a single 8GB stick, they sell largely lower speed units and do not have high end ones as competitively priced

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/memory/#sort=a10&page=1&t=11&Z=8192001&s=301333,301600,301800,301866,302000,302133,302200,302250,302333,302400,302500,302600,302666,302800

You have to lay down $74 each stick to get the same speed ram in single stick kits. 1600 is pretty affordable, and still good speed despite not being quite as good.

 

[Tradesman1]

Before you rush out and buy 2400 DRAM, you need to ensure you'll be able to even run it, to know that we need to know what CPU (which will be the determining factor). The premise of the motherboard being the primary factor in what DRAM you can run went by the wayside with the demise of the 775 socket when the MC (memory controller) moved from the mobo into the CPU, and that's been about 5-6 years ago. What CPU will you be pairing with the Z97-A (great mobo by the way) 😉