RAM Question

[Fridericus Rex]

I am upgrading my computer to -

MB: Asus P8P67-M Pro, MicroATX, Intel P67, Max 32GB, Dual Channel, 4x240pin
CPU: Intel i7-2600K Sandy Bridge

Which RAM is most reliable and appropriate for this setup?
Since this is a Micro case - heat development should also be considered.


Your guidance is greatly appreciated,

[Ishan]

This will do:-
1)G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
2)CORSAIR Vengeance 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
3)CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
(49-56$)

[Fridericus Rex]

Thank you, Ishan, for your advise.

However, I thought I would install more RAM (6GB or 8GB) than the recommended 4GB. Since there are 4 slots, I am not sure how to properly arrange this. 4 x 2GB of the Corsair?
The system will probably not access more than 6GB.

BTW, do think my choice of MB was the best for the CPU (Micro board, mostly high-end gaming and writing)?

[Ishan]

Your MOBO supports dual channel so 6 GB of RAM is not worth it as it won't run on tri channel.
Either 4 or 8 GB 8 seems like a waste to me personally.
4GB is enough if you are just a gamer.
Your MOBO is cool btw no problems in that but can you tell us the price for that you are getting this MOBO perhaps we can find you something around that budget in tri channel and then you can use 6GB.

[Fridericus Rex]

I am glad I ask you about the MoBo - money is no object for the purchase of a new, stable motherboard.
However, I like a board for my Lian Li Micro-Case ( board size 9"x9"). I like to run sound of the motherboard, but will use a high-end video card, perhaps GTX480 or 580.

I consider this computer to be efficient for the next two years.

I may reconsider and go with one of the i7 CPUs (not Sandy Bridge) - I read a comment on another forum, that Intel will make changes to the Sandy Bridge concept by the end of 2011.
Here is what I read:
"LGA 1155 is replacing LGA 1156 at the start of 2011, both have dual channel memory.
LGA 1336 has triple channel memory and will be replaced by LGA 2011 with quad channel memory at the end of 2011."

This may perhaps require costly change if I alter anything on my system.

I have the case but did not commit yet to the other parts, so there is still time to change directions. I have an open budget within reasons.

Thank you very much for your help.

[Jaketh]

i wouldnt recommend running a 480 or a 580 in a micro case, those cards get very hot and you will have almost no air circulation with those massive cards in that tiny case