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I am looking at buying a new computer (used mainly for gaming) and am really confused when it comes to RAM.

Basically I am trying to decide between these 2 options:

Apacer Giant II 3x 2GB DDR3 240-Pin DIMM, 1.65V [PC12800] - Retail Kit 1600Mhz (R910)
2*Apacer 4096MB SODIM 204PIN 1333MHZ DIMM 1333Mhz (R356 each =R712)

Will the Giant RAM make a noticeable difference? Baring in mind that I am going with a MSI Intel P67A-GD65 which only supports upto 1333MHZ.

Also the Apacer site (http://usa.apacer.com/us/products/O...ple_Channel_DDR3-1600_Overclocking_Memory.htm) says that it is tripple channel but my CPU has only 2 memory channels(http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=52209). Again will this cause a problem?

And lastly that intel site it says "Memory Types DDR3-1066/1333" does that mean that the cpu only supports up to 1333 if yes then why do they make the faster RAM as every cpu i checked did not go above 1333.

Thanks
sloe-joe
 
Get this -> 2*Apacer 4096MB SODIM 204PIN 1333MHZ DIMM 1333Mhz (R356 each =R712)

More RAM for less money. The first option is meant for a socket 1366 triple channel setup , it's also 1.65V, not the recommended 1.5V for 1155.
 
@KhoisanX Thanks it does sound like the better option

@VanZan ya u right rushed job copying of the price list will make sure I do not do that when ordering :P
 
VanZan said:
Are these two memory types interchangeable? 240 pin vs 204 pin. First is for a desktop mobo and the second for a laptop I think.
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You're correct, didn't read all that carefully:o

Two 4GB, 1333MHz, 240-pin DIMMs would be the better option, which is what I meant:)
 
Make 100% sure that the RAM is rated for 1.5V if you're going for a Sandy Bridge motherboard like you mentioned!

The other thing that you have to know is that Sandy Bridge runs RAM in Dual Channel and NOT in Triple Channel, so get RAM modules in multiples of 2 and not 3!

The RAM that you listed isn't correct.
 
Thanks Pada.

For the second option I ment to put "Apacer 4096MB DDR3 240-Pin DIMM, 1.5V [DDR10600] 1333 Mhz".

I assume based on what u said 2 of those would be correct?
 
Yes, then that is correct.
You might want to get 2 of those for optimal performance, but it's not compulsory. You'll get like 10% increase in speed I suppose.
 
sloe-joe said:
And lastly that intel site it says "Memory Types DDR3-1066/1333" does that mean that the cpu only supports up to 1333 if yes then why do they make the faster RAM as every cpu i checked did not go above 1333.

Thanks
sloe-joe
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Firstly the "DDR3-1066/1333", any speed over 1333MHz is an overclocked speed, for example 1600MHz is actually 1333MHz ram that can overclock to 1600MHz. It's dependent on your motherboard and not your cpu on what speed ram you can get. If your motherboard says 1066/1333 then it can only support those speeds. If a motherboard says "DDR3-2200(O.C)/1600" that means it can support ram that can overclock to those speeds and 1333MHz ram.

Also.. why Apacer? Rather get Corsair much better brand: http://www.prophecy.co.za/corsair-xms3-tw3x4g1333c9a-2x2gb-ddr31333-desktop-p-62174.html
Product Page

XMS3 — 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Kit (TW3X4G1333C9A)
4GB XMS Memory kit for dual channel systems, 1333MHz, 9-9-9-24, 1.5V
 
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I listed APACER as the supplier I am buying from only has APACER and Samsung. If I were to buy from somewhere else it would cost me more.

Have you guys had bad experiences with APACER?
 
Just go for Apacer if it's the cheapest/only option available for you. Apacer CL9 1.5V DDR3 1333MHz would give you the exact same performance as a Corsair CL9 1.5V DDR3 1333MHz module!
Just make sure that the Apacer module has a lifetime warranty, like the Corsair modules have.
 
If you can afford the Gaint ll series , get that , or even the 1800 , or 2000 mhz Gaint modules if they're available . Although it does only make a huge difference with multi-tasking . Here is a link to relative performance of different speeds of RAM on Sandy .
 
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