Memory compatible concern

[Bronxbomber90]

New member and my first post.

My mobo is GIGABYTE GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

My CPU is Intel Core i7-2600K Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I72600K

Newegg.com - Intel Core i7-2600K Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I72600K

I haven't order neither of this two items but I will in a week. So far I have my case, power supply, and 2tb HDD. I am suppose to receive my memory I order tomorrow. But for some reason I feel I order the wrong memory.

My memory is G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR

Newegg.com - G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR

The reason why I believe I order the wrong memory is, that I was on the Intel site looking up my CPU. I noticed on the spec it said, Memory Types DDR3-1066/1333

Intel® Core

My cousin recommend this memory G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL

Newegg.com - G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL


But for some reason I felt the sniper g skill was better. Did I do the wrong move and will have to return my memory and order a different one or will I be ok with the sniper G skill I already order?

I am about to order my asus 24" monitor right now as well.

[jdeb]

It will probably post. Stability will be the issue and to be determined upon use. The memory is not on the QVL so it is a toss up. Your friends suggestion may have been a better choice based on the QVL but reality here in this forum suggests a different brand for stability and reliability.

[Bronxbomber90]

Originally Posted by jdeb It will probably post. Stability will be the issue and to be determined upon use. The memory is not on the QVL so it is a toss up. Your friends suggestion may have been a better choice based on the QVL but reality here in this forum suggests a different brand for stability and reliability.

What other memory would you guys recommend?

[Bronxbomber90]

I might end up returning it as soon as it gets her for a different one.

[David M]

Originally Posted by Bronxbomber90 What other memory would you guys recommend?

RAM, Memory brand rating

[Bronxbomber90]

Originally Posted by David M RAM, Memory brand rating

Holy Crap! lol that was a good link. I should have trusted my guts in going with Kignston I have always love that brand and used it before. G-skill now doesn't sounds to good to me now I am definitely returning it. Since my CPU I am getting saids Memory Types DDR3-1066/1333 should I go with 1066 or 1333?

Thanks again for the link david!

[jdeb]

Newegg.com - CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9

you need to be careful when handling them, the heat-sinks are fragile. Great memory, overclock-able, and very stable. Guaranteed by Corsair. XMP.

[Bronxbomber90]

Originally Posted by jdeb Newegg.com - CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 you need to be careful when handling them, the heat-sinks are fragile. Great memory, overclock-able, and very stable. Guaranteed by Corsair. XMP.

Awesome link sounds really good! The price is crazy. I have a coupon as well. Still looking to see what others will advice to go with. I will hold my order for the memory until I am sure what to order.

[glc]

The 1600 Vengeance is the best ram for that board.

[Bronxbomber90]

So thats 2 votes so far for the 1600 vengeance

[rwest]

You just got two reccomendations from the staff for the same memory modules. I wouldn't go with anything else.

[Bronxbomber90]

Originally Posted by rwest You just got two reccomendations from the staff for the same memory modules. I wouldn't go with anything else.

Your right! lol i am going to return the G skill they got here today