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So I'm basically rebuilding my computer and I need advice on a couple motherboards and brands on memory.

The two motherboards I'm choosing from are these:

Newegg.com - ASUS P8Z77-V LK LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS

Newegg.com - ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS

I was also wondering if there's really a difference between memory. I'm choosing between a few brands.

Patriot
ADATA
PNY
Crucial
G.Skill

They're all around the same price. They're DDR3 1600 2x4GB (8GB)

I can link them if I need to if need be.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

MS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHzG.SKILL Ares 8GB (2x4GB)EVGA nVidia GeForce GTX 760 Superclocked
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built
OS
MS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz
Motherboard
Asus P8Z77-V LK
Memory
G.SKILL Ares 8GB (2x4GB)
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA nVidia GeForce GTX 760 Superclocked
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS VN247 24" 1ms
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Mushkin Chronos 120GB SSD (OS), 1TB Seagate HDD (Data)
PSU
XFX Pro Series 850w P1-850B-BEFX
Case
Corsair Obsidian 750D
Cooling
Corsair H100i (cpu) and case fans
Keyboard
Corsair Vengeance K70
Mouse
Corsair Vengeance M60
Internet Speed
1.14 MB/s (9.6 mbps)
Browser
Google Chrome
I vote for Crucial or G Skill RAM.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bitIntel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)none; graphics are integrated on CPU
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Ignatz Special; 4 speed manual gearbox; factory air conditioning; one of one
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
CPU
Intel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked
Motherboard
AsRock Z170M Extreme 4, micro ATX
Memory
8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)
Graphics Card(s)
none; graphics are integrated on CPU
Sound Card
onboard: Realtek ALC1150; external: USB Behringer UF0-202
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell S2340M 23 inch IPS
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
System: Crucial MX100 series SSD, 128 GB;
Data: Samsung Spinpoint 103SJ, 1 TB;
Backup: WD Caviar Green WD30EZRX-00D8PB0, 3 TB
PSU
Rosewill SilentNight 500 watt fanless, semi-modular
Case
Antec Solo II
Cooling
Noctua NH-U12S; Noctua F12 intake, Noctua S12A exhaust
Keyboard
Microsoft 200 6JH-00001 USB
Mouse
Dell or Microsoft optical wired; USB
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes Premium
Browser
Pale Moon
Other Info
All fans PWM; speeds at idle: CPU circa 500 rpm; intake circa 600 rpm; exhaust circa 600 rpm; CPU temps 27 idle and 47 C load in a warm room (27 C/81 F) when running Intel Extreme Tuning Utility stress test.
I've been using g.skill exclusively for a while now and they have never let me down.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate x64Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timingsEVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self-Built in July 2009
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
Memory
8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
Sound Card
Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
Monitor(s) Displays
23" Acer x233H
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
PSU
Corsair 620HX modular
Case
Antec P182
Cooling
stock
Keyboard
ABS M1 Mechanical
Mouse
Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
Internet Speed
15/2 cable modem
Other Info
Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
I've gotten a couple suggestions on ram, but that's it? I think I decided on the motherboard, but I'd still like more opinions.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

MS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHzG.SKILL Ares 8GB (2x4GB)EVGA nVidia GeForce GTX 760 Superclocked
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built
OS
MS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz
Motherboard
Asus P8Z77-V LK
Memory
G.SKILL Ares 8GB (2x4GB)
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA nVidia GeForce GTX 760 Superclocked
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS VN247 24" 1ms
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Mushkin Chronos 120GB SSD (OS), 1TB Seagate HDD (Data)
PSU
XFX Pro Series 850w P1-850B-BEFX
Case
Corsair Obsidian 750D
Cooling
Corsair H100i (cpu) and case fans
Keyboard
Corsair Vengeance K70
Mouse
Corsair Vengeance M60
Internet Speed
1.14 MB/s (9.6 mbps)
Browser
Google Chrome

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 x64i5 2500K @ 3.3 GHz16 GB DDR 3 @ 1600MhzMSI 1050TI 4GB OC version
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Bulid/Self made
OS
Windows 11 x64
CPU
i5 2500K @ 3.3 GHz
Motherboard
ASUS P8 Z77 V pro
Memory
16 GB DDR 3 @ 1600Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
MSI 1050TI 4GB OC version
Sound Card
On Board (Realtek HD audio)
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 22" LCD
Screen Resolution
1920*1080
Hard Drives
Seagate 1 TB, WD 1TB, Seagate 2 TB ( I use a lot of space)
PSU
coolermaster 750 W
Case
Coolermaster HAF912
Cooling
Coolermaster hyper 212 EVO
Keyboard
Samsung
Mouse
Dell Wireless
Internet Speed
Wireless 50 Mbps
Antivirus
AVG 2016 Internet Security
Browser
Google Chrome

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

MS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHzG.SKILL Ares 8GB (2x4GB)EVGA nVidia GeForce GTX 760 Superclocked
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built
OS
MS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz
Motherboard
Asus P8Z77-V LK
Memory
G.SKILL Ares 8GB (2x4GB)
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA nVidia GeForce GTX 760 Superclocked
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS VN247 24" 1ms
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Mushkin Chronos 120GB SSD (OS), 1TB Seagate HDD (Data)
PSU
XFX Pro Series 850w P1-850B-BEFX
Case
Corsair Obsidian 750D
Cooling
Corsair H100i (cpu) and case fans
Keyboard
Corsair Vengeance K70
Mouse
Corsair Vengeance M60
Internet Speed
1.14 MB/s (9.6 mbps)
Browser
Google Chrome
Gigabyte is every bit the quality of Asus, if not better, so don't discount them. The budget comment is definitely something to consider, though. The memory doesn't matter much, as long as you go with a reputable brand. Crucial would be the best in your list, but the others would be fine as well. Add Patriot to that list and see what their prices are. I'm running nearly exclusively Patriot memory because they've been cheaper than the rest.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1Intel Core i7-260012 GB Patriot Extreme DDR3-1333Nvidia GTX 470
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
CPU
Intel Core i7-2600
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD3P-B3
Memory
12 GB Patriot Extreme DDR3-1333
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GTX 470
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell UltraSharp 2209WA
Hard Drives
OCZ Agility3 240 GB, WD5001AALS, WD7501AALS
PSU
OCZ ModStream 700W
Case
CoolerMaster HAF 912 Advanced
Cooling
CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Plus
I've decided to go with G.Skill and the first motherboard.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

MS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHzG.SKILL Ares 8GB (2x4GB)EVGA nVidia GeForce GTX 760 Superclocked
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built
OS
MS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz
Motherboard
Asus P8Z77-V LK
Memory
G.SKILL Ares 8GB (2x4GB)
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA nVidia GeForce GTX 760 Superclocked
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS VN247 24" 1ms
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Mushkin Chronos 120GB SSD (OS), 1TB Seagate HDD (Data)
PSU
XFX Pro Series 850w P1-850B-BEFX
Case
Corsair Obsidian 750D
Cooling
Corsair H100i (cpu) and case fans
Keyboard
Corsair Vengeance K70
Mouse
Corsair Vengeance M60
Internet Speed
1.14 MB/s (9.6 mbps)
Browser
Google Chrome
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