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Building new pc - which memory to choose?

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I need the memory to wont interfere with the Nucota NH-U12P SE2

I want to buy 8GB memory what do you reccomend between the memory's in this page? (I can buy only in the following shop) I hope you understand the site (price is 1 NIS to 0.27 USD) :
http://translate.google.com/transla...%5D=3136&filters%5B1570%5D%5B%5D=1578&act=url
 
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Which ever is cheaper.
 
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Any specific reason you are only looking at 1600MHz? Upping that speed will give you a bit better performance if you can afford it. Otherwise I suggest the black G.Skills or black Corsair Vengance.
 
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1600 because I read everywhere that more is neglectable. Besides the board supports up to 1600 if I'm not mistaken.

Is the single stick better then two?
 
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You'll want 2 sticks of identical RAM (the kits that have 2 sticks will be perfect) to run optimally for Dual channel support on the mobo.

For brands really I'd recommend G.Skill or Corsair. I've had about 10 packets of RAM from G.Skill without any issues. And I've heard Corsair to be pretty good.
 
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Can you be more spesific? They have couple of gskill and corsair
 
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Well from the website;

For G.Skill I'd get;
Memory 8GB DDR3 1600MHz G.Skill Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR2 (the black sniper one)

I do prefer G.Skill purely because I've had good experience with them but up to you. :)
 
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Any specific reason you are only looking at 1600MHz? Upping that speed will give you a bit better performance if you can afford it. Otherwise I suggest the black G.Skills or black Corsair Vengance.

Less than 1% in most apps...


OP for memory Lo-Profile Hyper X does the trick
 
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Just adding this...

It does make a small difference that I only notice in Benchmarks...
However at 1866mhz with uber tight timings it does make a difference...but not enough to be worth buying....i bought this 2400mhz memory kit for one reason and one reason only....
It matched my motherboard...and I got lucky cause it was on sale at the time for $55 shipped...and I also got lucky because it's certified for my mobo...
G.SKILL Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR...

So basically I'm just reaffirming that memory above 1600mhz wont really make any difference..

Good Day.
 
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Just adding this...
http://img.techpowerup.org/130520/Capture019.jpg
It does make a small difference that I only notice in Benchmarks...
However at 1866mhz with uber tight timings it does make a difference...but not enough to be worth buying....i bought this 2400mhz memory kit for one reason and one reason only....
It matched my motherboard...and I got lucky cause it was on sale at the time for $55 shipped...and I also got lucky because it's certified for my mobo...
G.SKILL Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR...

So basically I'm just reaffirming that memory above 1600mhz wont really make any difference..

Good Day.

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All those memory's have same spec except the white Vengance it needs 1.35V. So is it better?
 
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I got an impression Gigabyte boards, at least the Z77 line, are a bit picky when it comes to memory. I wouldn't go for Corsair again myself. Currently looking at some G.skill as a replacement.
 
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I got an impression Gigabyte boards, at least the Z77 line, are a bit picky when it comes to memory. I wouldn't go for Corsair again myself. Currently looking at some G.skill as a replacement.

Gigabyte boards can be finicky with memory. He should verify the memory he selects is on the qualified memory list from gigabyte
 

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Well from the website;

For G.Skill I'd get;
Memory 8GB DDR3 1600MHz G.Skill Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR2 (the black sniper one)

I do prefer G.Skill purely because I've had good experience with them but up to you. :)

I personally have the Gskill Sniper. I love it. I went throught different sticks of ram and I ended up with gskill sniper. It looks great in a case with a window, affordable, and reliable. I would stick with his preference.:toast:
 
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I used to review memory. IMO, Kingston Hyper X lo profile 1600MHz is the most reliable memory I touched. Just my humble opinion. I have owned Corsair and have been happy but in motherboards where compatability is an issue when I reviewed motherboards, hyper X was always a safe bet with good performance and reliablity.

The tall heatspreaders on your choice may be an issue with some air coolers plus you can get Hyper X cheaper with same performance. make sure you choose Lo-Profile memory. Large headspreaders do not work with some air cooling solutions.
 
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It's not tall at all the name is vengeance LP- low profile
Plus the hyperx is more expansive here
 
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The Vengence should be fine as long as its on gigabytes QVL list
 
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Too bad you didn't tell me this before I ordered it lol and well its not in the list but few are.. the Gskill sniper is not there as well.
There are other memory's of Corsair listed there
http://download.gigabyte.ru/memory/mb_memory_ga-z77-d3h.pdf

When I get the PC how can I see if its making compatibility problems?
 
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Too bad you didn't tell me this before I ordered it lol and well its not in the list but few are.. the Gskill sniper is not there as well.
There are other memory's of Corsair listed there
http://download.gigabyte.ru/memory/mb_memory_ga-z77-d3h.pdf

When I get the PC how can I see if its making compatibility problems?

90% you should be fine. Gigabyte has not tested the board with that particular memory. They do not add a particular model unless their engineers have tested it with that board. I would not worry. If it won't boot, you pretty much know its the memory and then return it to your retailer. Sorry I came in late
 
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Thanks anyway it's good to have that info. By the way I will give my oldtime store that i buy everything from the pleasure of putting all together so if they come up with problems they will handle it.
 
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Thanks anyway it's good to have that info. By the way I will give my oldtime store that i buy everything from the pleasure of putting all together so if they come up with problems they will handle it.

B-b-b-But that's the best part of the whole experience....putting it all together and turning it on....
getting everything and then having someone else build it is like bringing a girl home, getting her naked on your bed and calling in your friend to do the deed.....its just not right...no at all..no not right not right at all.
 
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