Help with Ram.

FragMonsteR · Jul 7, 2010, 10:22 AM

Well im building my own PC and i have bought everything except for the rams, as i was looking to buy Mushkin Blackline until the stock ran out, so now im looking for something else, i will be OC'ing my rig.

AMD Phenom II X6 1090
Asus Crosshair IV Rog

Im looking for 4GB or 6GB if its a good deal, can anyone help ?

Takaharu · Jul 7, 2010, 10:53 AM

I'm assuming it'll be a gaming rig so I'd say 2 x 2GB because:
A - You'll never need 4GB, not alone 6GB RAM for a gaming PC.
B - Two sticks in dual-channel seems to work better than multiple sticks in more than dual-channel (excluding tri-channel).

I'd suggest going for low latency 1600MHz as it seems to be a better bang for your buck. If you're more of a performance person than cost then by all means choose 2GHz.

FragMonsteR · Jul 7, 2010, 11:13 AM

Its gonne be used alot for Photoshop, Cinema 4D and 3D Studio Max ect, any specific model you would recommend ?

asedsa · Jul 7, 2010, 04:21 PM

Just go for 6GB Kingston (1600mhz model will be enough).

FragMonsteR · Jul 7, 2010, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asedsa

Just go for 6GB Kingston (1600mhz model will be enough).

Can you link me to the model,so im sure to buy the correct one ? Im a complete idiot when it comes to ram, and i have no clue to check which ram fits to my Chipset ect.

Matth · Jul 7, 2010, 10:28 PM

The 6GB sets, (3x 2GB) are3 intended for Intel I7 with the triple memory bus.
For the AMD's dual bus, I'd keep it balanced with a 4GB set.

Liqourice · Jul 11, 2010, 10:24 PM

Yes, with an AMD you have to use either two or four sticks, never three. So, if you feel you need more than 4GB you need to get 8GB, otherwise you will lose dual channel mode.

Jul 7, 2010, 10:22 AM	#1
FragMonsteR The RocKz Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Denmark Posts: 41 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Help with Ram. Well im building my own PC and i have bought everything except for the rams, as i was looking to buy Mushkin Blackline until the stock ran out, so now im looking for something else, i will be OC'ing my rig. AMD Phenom II X6 1090 Asus Crosshair IV Rog Im looking for 4GB or 6GB if its a good deal, can anyone help ?

Jul 7, 2010, 10:53 AM	#2
Takaharu I can fart in 7 languages Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,847 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	Re: Help with Ram. I'm assuming it'll be a gaming rig so I'd say 2 x 2GB because: A - You'll never need 4GB, not alone 6GB RAM for a gaming PC. B - Two sticks in dual-channel seems to work better than multiple sticks in more than dual-channel (excluding tri-channel). I'd suggest going for low latency 1600MHz as it seems to be a better bang for your buck. If you're more of a performance person than cost then by all means choose 2GHz. __________________ I don't get paid to know the answer, therefore I'm far more likely to give you a straight and honest answer. Mods Rig, Box Mods Rig, Folding details

Jul 7, 2010, 11:13 AM	Thread Starter #3
FragMonsteR The RocKz Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Denmark Posts: 41 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Re: Help with Ram. Its gonne be used alot for Photoshop, Cinema 4D and 3D Studio Max ect, any specific model you would recommend ?

Jul 7, 2010, 04:21 PM	#4
asedsa HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina Posts: 245 Rep Power: 58 System Specs	Re: Help with Ram. Just go for 6GB Kingston (1600mhz model will be enough).

Jul 7, 2010, 10:28 PM	#6
Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,426 Rep Power: 93 System Specs	Re: Help with Ram. The 6GB sets, (3x 2GB) are3 intended for Intel I7 with the triple memory bus. For the AMD's dual bus, I'd keep it balanced with a 4GB set. __________________ Mary had a little lamb, Her father shot it dead Now Mary takes her lamb to school, Between two crusts of bread

Jul 11, 2010, 10:24 PM	#7
Liqourice HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stockholm Posts: 1,702 Rep Power: 98 System Specs	Re: Help with Ram. Yes, with an AMD you have to use either two or four sticks, never three. So, if you feel you need more than 4GB you need to get 8GB, otherwise you will lose dual channel mode.