What Speed of RAM Should I Get?

[Avidius]

I'm getting close to finally finishing my computer. Most of my parts are ordered, but I just need RAM. Right now I'm going for 8gb of G.Skill Ripjaws X or Corsair Vengeance Pro. I already know the "ram is ram is ram" thing, but I did see another thread on higher speeds being better for certain games, and that's what this build is for. It is a bit strange to me that some of the Vengeance Pro's higher speeds are cheaper than the lower speeds, but I assume this is because of CAS latency. I'm not too experienced in all of this so I wanted a more professional opinion. I know I can trust people on this site with that. Also, if you need the components of the build for any reason, I can edit a link into this post for you.

 

[Tradesman1]

What mobo and CPU?

 

[Avidius]

Here's the build: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/W9TLkT

I know the G3258 only supports dual channel, but would performance decrease if I use four sticks of ram later on?

 

[Kyle_69]

Here's the build: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/W9TLkT

I know the G3258 only supports dual channel, but would performance decrease if I use four sticks of ram later on?

Performance would not decrease if you use four stucks of ram later on in the life of your PC. However, i would get this ram due to CPU RAM support: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231402&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

[Avidius]

Here's the build: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/W9TLkT

I know the G3258 only supports dual channel, but would performance decrease if I use four sticks of ram later on?

Performance would not decrease if you use four stucks of ram later on in the life of your PC. However, i would get this ram due to CPU RAM support: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231402&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

I'll probably be upgrading to a 4690k or 4790k sooner or later, and surely 1333 wouldn't work too well, would it? It sounds to me like the G3258 could probably handle 2133 through XMP or whatever, but it's considered overclocking. Correct me if I'm wrong. I would just prefer the best ram I can get that works for the G3258 and will be best for future upgrades.

 

[Tradesman1]

Gskill 2400/11 Snipers or RipJaws X