SB ram question

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unLucky17

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i know next to nothing about RAM but from what ive read ive picked these out

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144

i want 8gb in 2x4gb sticks, but i dont know much about latency or speed. im getting a 2600k and plan to OC to a little over 4ghz, not a huge overclock just a little cause i feel compelled to being as though ive been on this site for years.

is the timing of 8-8-8-24 much different from 9-9-9-24? and is the 1600 speed that much different from the 1333 speed?

i want this system to last four about 4-5 years with no motherboard( im getting an asus p8p67 deluxe or wahtever one has the usb3 header thing), cpu or ram upgrade.
 
I've got Mushkin in both our machines at home and my machine at work. I have had awesome luck with the stuff. Might give this a look and some consideration....:cool:
 
I have the same question(s) as the OP. I was also thinking about what RAM to get for my own SB build. I read the sticky in this forum, but it's outdated. I also read the other guide linked in that thread:
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/guide-memory-terms-information-updated-t10288946.html?t=10288946

but still questions remain.

unLucky17 said:
is the timing of 8-8-8-24 much different from 9-9-9-24? and is the 1600 speed that much different from the 1333 speed?
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I want to know exactly this, as well.

I already pulled the trigger on a kit of 2x2gb ram... it happened to be the 9-9-9-24 variety, and 1333. A couple people in this hot deals thread were saying anything above 1333 doesn't matter for SB. Is it true? Any link about that? Also, what difference do the voltages make? Anyone kind enough to enlighten both of us? :)
 
sounds good haiku. answered most of my questions. i have no idea about the above 1333 either but i do encode video and i do run a bunch of crap at one time and i rar and unrar a ton of stuff too, usually large files
 
The new P67 boards do not pump hard on RAM like the older style overclocking systems. This new Sandy Bridge is a whole NEW way of doing it and RAM is not pushed much. BUS speeds are not pushed past 100 (unless you want to fry the CPU). It's all by CPU Multiplyer and VCore.
Ram voltage is recommended and happy at 1.5 and ram that is not as good as should be from the manufacturer may need pushing to 1.60v-1.65v. However it is not recommended to go past 1.55v on these new P67 motherboards.
It all over the web to not push the new Sandy CPU's past 1.38v VCore.

For most gaming 1333 or 1600 is going to be plenty.
Ram at this link from $89 to $109 is all you'll need.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...008476 600006069&IsNodeId=1&name=8GB (2 x 4GB)
 
For best compatibility with the new SB CPU/MOBO, the RAM must be 1.5V instead of 1.65V IMO.
 
unLucky17 said:
ive been running g skill in my comp for years now and they havent failed me yet. was just looking to mix it up and thats why i looked at the corsair. i picked these from ur link mmanley

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314

they arent the ripjaws x specifically for SB but i think those are marketing more then anything, correct me if im wrong
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Yes, that's good ram. It is 1.5v now but last week a LOT of Newegg ram was listed as 1.65v and today it's 1.5. Makes ya kinda wonder huh! :p


Pleas read this if you haven't already.
http://www.overclock.net/intel-cpus/911402-sandybridge-take-note.html
 
that shit is scary. i dont wanna fry my shit thats why i dont wanna volt mod anything, just a mild oc on whatever your suppose to adjust on the k models
 
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