Help picking out new RAM

**fender_dude07** · 09-19-10, 09:37 PM

im going to be running a quad core, so going with a 3x2gb of 1600 ddr3 kit should be perfect for me right?

ohhh ok just read that. thats probably what ill do then. I think i'm going to go with these then
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...914&CatId=4533
or these
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...035&CatId=4533

**Ruukil** · 09-19-10, 10:07 PM

Newegg.com - Computer Hardware,Memory,Desktop Memory,6GB (3 x 2GB),DDR3 2000 (PC3 16000)

Take a look at these.

**fender_dude07** · 09-28-10, 04:57 PM

decided to go w 8gb corsair 2133mhz
Corsair CMT4GX3M2A2133C9 Dominator GT Dual Channel 4096MB PC17000 DDR3 Memory - 2133MHz, 2x2048MB, 9-10-9-27 at TigerDirect.com

**WileECyte** · 09-29-10, 09:18 AM

fender,

Is your motherboard dual channel or tri channel DDR3? If it's dual channel you'd want to go with multiples of 2. 6GB kits are intended for tri-channel DDR. You said 'quad core' but what specific CPU? Intel? AMD? Phenom/i7/i5.

**fender_dude07** · 09-29-10, 02:34 PM

im going with the phenom II X4 965 and either the MSI 790FX or the 890FXA i want to go with 8gb of RAM. not 3 channel

**fender_dude07** · 09-29-10, 02:44 PM

i think i confused ppl when i posted that. i WAS gonna go w 2x3 but then i read another post after i typed that i decided not to and just go w dual channel

**WileECyte** · 09-29-10, 02:57 PM

The 790FX and 890FXA chipsets are rated at DDR3 1600 unless you overclock.

Get 2x2G dual channel kits from a reputable brand like G.Skill. Don't worry about uber fast timing. Get DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) rated RAM. $85-100 per set.

Newegg.com - Computer Hardware,Memory,Desktop Memory,G.SKILL,DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800),4GB (2 x 2GB)

Shouldn't need more than that unless you plan on overclocking.