What's best way at picking memory?

HI,

I don't know how to pick memory for my computer. I currently have 4 gigs in a 2x4 setup. I want to go to 16gig.

Should I buy the exact same set of RAM I bought before (G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) Model F3-10666CL8D-4GBRM) or should I buy a 4x4 set?

If new 4x4 set, which would you recommend? I have an (ASRock 870 Extreme3)

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Reply to TrickyNick

To be honest looking around on review sites and on newegg is usually the best way to start figuring out what is decent performance at a good price. 4x4 kits are usually the best way to get 16 or 32gb. Don't mix kits as it often hurts performance. I suggest a 4x4 1600 9.9.9.14 for like $90.

Reply to nforce4max

Could you point me to a link for such? I can only find 9-9-9-24.

Reply to TrickyNick

Single stick multiples of 4GB DDR3 cheapest you can find.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820103001

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820103001

Reply to Gamer Dude

Would this work for me?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231442

Also, what is the difference between Dual Channel & Quad Channel?
The above link is Quad, but my MB says Dual Channel, would that make a difference?

3 Dual Channel Kits:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820233143
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145347
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231480

So I don't know if the first would work for me or if I'd have to pick from the bottom 3.

Message edited by TrickyNick on 02-14-2012 at 11:00:16 PM

Reply to TrickyNick

dual channel is what AMD and SB use, its the memory controller, 2 sticks will work just as fast as 4

Quad channel is servers and SB-E, requires 4 sticks for maximum speed. calling it a quad channel kit is just an easy way for new builders to easily find what they need for SB-E searching. realistically there is no difference between a quad channel kit and a 4x dual channel kit.

Message edited by noob2222 on 02-14-2012 at 11:44:41 PM

Reply to noob2222

TrickyNick wrote :

HI,

I don't know how to pick memory for my computer. I currently have 4 gigs in a 2x4 setup. I want to go to 16gig.

Should I buy the exact same set of RAM I bought before (G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) Model F3-10666CL8D-4GBRM) or should I buy a 4x4 set?

If new 4x4 set, which would you recommend? I have an (ASRock 870 Extreme3)

In teh 2nd paragraph, you ask about buying an exact same set of 2 x 2GB .... that will only get you to 8GB .... a bit short bof the 16GB you're looking for in the 1st paragraph.

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Reply to JackNaylorPE

Yeah, I realized that, the links I posted afterwards are for 16GB. I don't know why, but at first I thought I had 8GB (2x4) but apparently was wrong on that assumption.

Those 2x4 sticks will be given away once I upgrade, that being said, which would be the best choice for quality long lasting?

Think I decided on a set...Would this be compatible?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231442

Message edited by TrickyNick on 02-15-2012 at 07:35:27 AM

Reply to TrickyNick

Anyone know if those are compatible with my motherboard? The link is in post above this one.

Reply to TrickyNick

yeah im sure they would be compatible with your motherboard

Reply to jakepf1

TrickyNick wrote :

HI,

I don't know how to pick memory for my computer. I currently have 4 gigs in a 2x4 setup. I want to go to 16gig.

Should I buy the exact same set of RAM I bought before (G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) Model F3-10666CL8D-4GBRM) or should I buy a 4x4 set?

If new 4x4 set, which would you recommend? I have an (ASRock 870 Extreme3)

Look at this link, this is the memory stick I'm using and they are blazing fast.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231426

------------------------------ i5 2500K O'Cd at 4.7 GHZ on a BIOSTAR TZ68A+RCH, HD 777O. 16 GB G-SKILL RIPJAWS 1600GHZ, HAF 932, CM HYPER 212 PLUS, SAMSUNG 830 SERIES 128GB, 1TB HITACHI DECKSTAR 64MB CACHE SATAIII 6GB/s
Reply to aqe040466

I had actually bought the RAM I posted the link almost 2 weeks ago now. Just put them in maybe 2-3 days ago. Everything seems to be great so far!

Since no one had answered whether or not it was compatible before I bought them I'm not going to pick a best answer. If I must, then Jakepf should get it as he did respond.

Reply to TrickyNick

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