Need to know the RAM that support the Mobo that I will buy!

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addas

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Hey everyone!
I want to know if G.SKILL [ RipjawsX ] F3-12800CL10S-8GBXL(8Gx1) / F3-12800CL10D-16GBXL(8Gx2) RAM supports MSI Z77 MPOWER Motherboard

I searched in both support list and I didn't find, but I think it supports each other because the RAM is DDR3-1600 and this Motherboard support DDR3-1600, but I want to be sure!

NOTE: I want also to know if there is different between buying 2x8G or 1x8G (If I want to buy each one from different store with the same name) or there is no different?

NOTE 2: I will buy Intel Core i7-3770k CPU for my Mobo
Thanks!
addas
 
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First, I think that having 16GB of ram is completely useless. Second, if you are going with Ripjaws, you are mostly an amateur gamer, but I am sorry if I'm being stereotypical. If I'm right, I am sure you don't do lots of multitasking, or video and sound editing, making 16gb of ram just a waste, Two 4GB sticks, or 4 2gb sticks would do wonder with dual channel.

Third, if your motherboard RAM compatibility list does not show the ram you are buying, don't risk it. Ask someone directly from the company, or buy ram that shows as supported. Ripjaws don't do anything that other RAM sticks cannot do and will show any difference.

However if you are just going for looks, just doublecheck with an MSI CSA to see if it would be compatible with the board even if it doesn't show in the list.
 

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Erick Aguilar said:
First, I think that having 16GB of ram is completely useless. Second, if you are going with Ripjaws, you are mostly an amateur gamer, but I am sorry if I'm being stereotypical. If I'm right, I am sure you don't do lots of multitasking, or video and sound editing, making 16gb of ram just a waste, Two 4GB sticks, or 4 2gb sticks would do wonder with dual channel.

Third, if your motherboard RAM compatibility list does not show the ram you are buying, don't risk it. Ask someone directly from the company, or buy ram that shows as supported. Ripjaws don't do anything that other RAM sticks cannot do and will show any difference.

However if you are just going for looks, just doublecheck with an MSI CSA to see if it would be compatible with the board even if it doesn't show in the list.
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ERM I don't think so. I have two machines with 16gb ram in them and they also have 6 core CPU's. I run out of ram sometimes running virtual machines. GSkill ram is good quality but how much you buy depends on what you are using the computer for. Telling someone that they don't need a certain amount is just your opinion based on your use of your machine. I have Ripjaws in all the machines in my house and no one here is a gamer.
 

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addas said:
Hey everyone!
I want to know if G.SKILL [ RipjawsX ] F3-12800CL10S-8GBXL(8Gx1) / F3-12800CL10D-16GBXL(8Gx2) RAM supports MSI Z77 MPOWER Motherboard

I searched in both support list and I didn't find, but I think it supports each other because the RAM is DDR3-1600 and this Motherboard support DDR3-1600, but I want to be sure!

NOTE: I want also to know if there is different between buying 2x8G or 1x8G (If I want to buy each one from different store with the same name) or there is no different?

NOTE 2: I will buy Intel Core i7-3770k CPU for my Mobo
Thanks!
addas
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I suspect the ram will be fine, make sure you set it up correctly in the bios and get 1.5v standard GSkill memory. You sometimes have to tweak the bios to get the ram to run at 1600 mhz. 1 x 8 is just one, 2 x 8 is two matched in the same batch, sometimes if one goes bad you have to send both back. That is the difference.
Tony:geek:
 

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Bluethunder II
OS
Windows 7 x64 Ultimate and numerous virtual machines
CPU
AMD FX-8350 Vishera 32nm Technology @ 4.2 GHz default
Motherboard
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 (Socket 942)
Memory
G Skill 32.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 1204MHz (11-13-13-31)
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB Super SC ACX 2.0+ with Back Plate
Sound Card
Creative X-Fi Titanium HD Audiophile PCIe
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LG L227WTG x 3
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050 16:10
Hard Drives
238GB Samsung850 PRO SATA Disk Device (SSD)
1863GB Seagate ST2000DM 001-1CH164 (SATA)
1397GB Seagate ST1500DL 003-9VT16L(SATA)
466GB Western Digital WDC WD50 03AZEX-00K1GA0 (SATA) x 2
932GB Seagate ST310005 28AS SATA Disk Device (SATA)
PSU
Enermax Revolution87+ 1000 Watts Gold Certified Power Supply
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Rocketfish Full Tower
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Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO Push Pull 120mm Fans
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Logitech K740
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Indianatone said:
Erick Aguilar said:
First, I think that having 16GB of ram is completely useless. Second, if you are going with Ripjaws, you are mostly an amateur gamer, but I am sorry if I'm being stereotypical. If I'm right, I am sure you don't do lots of multitasking, or video and sound editing, making 16gb of ram just a waste, Two 4GB sticks, or 4 2gb sticks would do wonder with dual channel.

Third, if your motherboard RAM compatibility list does not show the ram you are buying, don't risk it. Ask someone directly from the company, or buy ram that shows as supported. Ripjaws don't do anything that other RAM sticks cannot do and will show any difference.

However if you are just going for looks, just doublecheck with an MSI CSA to see if it would be compatible with the board even if it doesn't show in the list.
Click to expand...

ERM I don't think so. I have two machines with 16gb ram in them and they also have 6 core CPU's. I run out of ram sometimes running virtual machines. GSkill ram is good quality but how much you buy depends on what you are using the computer for. Telling someone that they don't need a certain amount is just your opinion based on your use of your machine. I have Ripjaws in all the machines in my house and no one here is a gamer.
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You mean telling someone your opinion about having 16gb of RAM might be a waste if you don't do many RAM demanding tasks, right? Because that's what I said.

But, Good for you on using up all your ram for your profession. ;)
 

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Erick Aguilar said:
First, I think that having 16GB of ram is completely useless. Second, if you are going with Ripjaws, you are mostly an amateur gamer, but I am sorry if I'm being stereotypical. If I'm right, I am sure you don't do lots of multitasking, or video and sound editing, making 16gb of ram just a waste, Two 4GB sticks, or 4 2gb sticks would do wonder with dual channel.
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Well, yes, I will use it to play games, but also I am learning programming, so I will use a lot of memory. And I read more than one window/tab in browsers which waste a lot of memory, too. And sometimes I edit videos.

Erick Aguilar said:
Third, if your motherboard RAM compatibility list does not show the ram you are buying, don't risk it. Ask someone directly from the company, or buy ram that shows as supported. Ripjaws don't do anything that other RAM sticks cannot do and will show any difference.

However if you are just going for looks, just doublecheck with an MSI CSA to see if it would be compatible with the board even if it doesn't show in the list.
Click to expand...

Thanks for the advice, I will send emails to the support center for both companies.
 

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Screen Resolution
1366 X 768
Case
Laptop
Internet Speed
4 mbps
Indianatone said:
I suspect the ram will be fine, make sure you set it up correctly in the bios and get 1.5v standard GSkill memory. You sometimes have to tweak the bios to get the ram to run at 1600 mhz. 1 x 8 is just one, 2 x 8 is two matched in the same batch, sometimes if one goes bad you have to send both back. That is the difference.
Tony:geek:
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Thanks! But this is my first computer build. Can you help me by giving me tutorials links about setting up the BIOS and the BIOS tweak? I know BIOS is not a difficult thing, but I want to be sure 100%!

And thanks for telling me the difference!

addas
 

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Acer Aspire 4935G
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Windows 8 Pro with WMC 64-bit
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Intel Core 2 Duo T6400
Motherboard
Acer Aspire 4935 Board
Screen Resolution
1366 X 768
Case
Laptop
Internet Speed
4 mbps
Thanks! But this is my first computer build. Can you help me by giving me tutorials links about setting up the BIOS and the BIOS tweak? I know BIOS is not a difficult thing, but I want to be sure 100%!

And thanks for telling me the difference!

addas[/QUOTE]

There are plenty of tutorials on the web that tell you how to safely tweak the bios and no better place to look than this site: Tutorials - Windows 7 Forums
Specifically on the bios
How To Access the BIOS Setup Utility (How To Enter BIOS)

and of course wait till you get your machine and post a new question so the bios experts can tell you exactly what to do :geek:
It is really easy, lots of people want to help.:)
 

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AMD FX-8350 Vishera 32nm Technology @ 4.2 GHz default
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ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 (Socket 942)
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G Skill 32.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 1204MHz (11-13-13-31)
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EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB Super SC ACX 2.0+ with Back Plate
Sound Card
Creative X-Fi Titanium HD Audiophile PCIe
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LG L227WTG x 3
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050 16:10
Hard Drives
238GB Samsung850 PRO SATA Disk Device (SSD)
1863GB Seagate ST2000DM 001-1CH164 (SATA)
1397GB Seagate ST1500DL 003-9VT16L(SATA)
466GB Western Digital WDC WD50 03AZEX-00K1GA0 (SATA) x 2
932GB Seagate ST310005 28AS SATA Disk Device (SATA)
PSU
Enermax Revolution87+ 1000 Watts Gold Certified Power Supply
Case
Rocketfish Full Tower
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO Push Pull 120mm Fans
Keyboard
Logitech K740
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Logitech G100S Laser LED + Logitech Gamepad F310
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500 mbs down and 30mbs up
Antivirus
Malwarebytes Pro & Avast and MSE on certain Virtual Machines
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