Motherboard and Ram compatibility

[p5200]

My motherboard will be here next week to go with the processor that I just received last week. I was just wondering if some of you who have the same board, could tell me what memory you bought that worked good with your motherboard. I'm looking for a 2x4GB pair total (8GB) in the range of 75-$100.00 I'd like to use G.SKILL 1600 speed if possible. Here's the board & processor Thanks!

Newegg.com - ASUS Z87-A LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Newegg.com - Intel Core i5-4670K Haswell 3.4GHz LGA 1150 84W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80646I54670K

 

[Mellon Head]

I don't have your board, but I've had fantastic luck with Muskin Blackline RAM in all of my builds. There's never been a compatibility issue with any of my boards.

 

[p5200]

I don't have your board, but I've had fantastic luck with Muskin Blackline RAM in all of my builds. There's never been a compatibility issue with any of my boards.

Thanks for the tip!

 

[linnemeyerhere]

I don't have that board but I can tell you I see no issues with running any G Skill ram with that rig, in fact i would look to up the speed and go with 2x4gb in at least 1866 or 2133 mhz as the price increase will be marginal and this is the time to go for speed, heck you can push that bad boy all the way to these or beyond:

Newegg.com - G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200) Desktop Memory Model F3-2400C11D-8GSR

 

[Britton30]

I'm sure any of these will work, check the Features tab. I like the Sniper series, I have 5 sets of them.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007611%2050008476%20600006069%20600006127&IsNodeId=1&name=DDR3%201600%20%28PC3%2012800%29

 

[p5200]

I don't have that board but I can tell you I see no issues with running any G Skill ram with that rig, in fact i would look to up the speed and go with 2x4gb in at least 1866 or 2133 mhz as the price increase will be marginal and this is the time to go for speed, heck you can push that bad boy all the way to these or beyond:

Newegg.com - G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200) Desktop Memory Model F3-2400C11D-8GSR

Will it make any difference since the processor recommends 1600mhz speed? Thanks!

 

[linnemeyerhere]

I wouldn't be sweating the ram but I would place lots of thought into as much cooling capacity as you can get to that CPU if you intend to OC at all. What case are you going to be using and what are your thoughts as to Air vs Water and what limitations do you have with the case?

 

[linnemeyerhere]

I don't have that board but I can tell you I see no issues with running any G Skill ram with that rig, in fact i would look to up the speed and go with 2x4gb in at least 1866 or 2133 mhz as the price increase will be marginal and this is the time to go for speed, heck you can push that bad boy all the way to these or beyond:

Newegg.com - G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200) Desktop Memory Model F3-2400C11D-8GSR

Will it make any difference since the processor recommends 1600mhz speed? Thanks!

Yes it will be markedly snappier and if you saved tons maybe stick with 1600 (it's not a bad choice) but why handicap yourself when the mobo calls for up to 3000mhz (huge dollars).

 

[p5200]

I'm sure any of these will work, check the Features tab. I like the Sniper series, I have 5 sets of them.
Newegg.com - Computer Hardware, Memory, Desktop Memory, G.SKILL, 8GB (2 x 4GB), DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)

I was looking at that same page at new egg and was wondering thanks for clearing that up!

 

[Britton30]

By the way, that CPU can run RAM maybe up to 2666MHz if you get a good one. It defaults to 1600 if not adjusted or XMP set in the UEFI/BIOS.

 

[p5200]

I wouldn't be sweating the ram but I would place lots of thought into as much cooling capacity as you can get to that CPU if you intend to OC at all. What case are you going to be using and what are your thoughts as to Air vs Water and what limitations do you have with the case?

I have this cooler I plan to use along with an Antec 900 case and will not be overclocking at this time.

ARCTIC Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 with 92mm PWM Fan - Newegg.com

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Ok well good you'll keep things at stock speeds as these Haswell's get a wee bit hot when pushed some.

 

[p5200]

By the way, that CPU can run RAM maybe up to 2666MHz if you get a good one. It defaults to 1600 if not adjusted or XMP set in the UEFI/BIOS.

Well, I see I've learned something else new, I sure do appreciate all the skilled advice I get on this forum!

 

[Britton30]

This costs a little more and if you case will allow for its height, I think it would be better. I have a couple of these too and tried it on a Haswell and keeps it cool at stock.
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO RR-212E-20PK-R2 Continuous Direct Contact 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler Compatible with latest Intel 2011/1366/1155 and AMD FM1/FM2/AM3+ - Newegg.com

 

[p5200]

This costs a little more and if you case will allow for its height, I think it would be better. I have a couple of these too and tried it on a Haswell and keeps it cool at stock.
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO RR-212E-20PK-R2 Continuous Direct Contact 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler Compatible with latest Intel 2011/1366/1155 and AMD FM1/FM2/AM3+ - Newegg.com

It seems I remember someone else suggesting that cooler I'll have to check into that!

 

[Comp Cmndo]

https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z87A/#support_QVL

 

[Comp Cmndo]

I wouldn't be sweating the ram but I would place lots of thought into as much cooling capacity as you can get to that CPU if you intend to OC at all. What case are you going to be using and what are your thoughts as to Air vs Water and what limitations do you have with the case?

I have this cooler I plan to use along with an Antec 900 case and will not be overclocking at this time.

ARCTIC Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 with 92mm PWM Fan - Newegg.com

I have the same fan on a PentiumD-3.0GHz OC to 3.6GHz. Easy to mount, no motherboard removal & twist clips for the base only. Heat exchanger is screwed to the base.
Temp stays around 30degC & never gets over 40, even with 100% cpu useage.