Upgrade Time - A Question about RAM

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So it's finally time to upgrade from my P5N-D and Q9400

I've opted for an Intel i5-4690k and a Gigabyte H97 Gaming 3, however I don't know which RAM to choose, for gaming is there any difference between value ram (like the Corsair ValueSelect, 8GB, DDR3-1600) over gaming RAM like the Kingston HyperX Fury, 8GB, DDR3-1600.

Reason I ask, is because for all these years using my P5N-D, I've been using "value" Samsung DDR2 800 RAM, and there were no discernible issues?
 
The memory wont make your pc go any faster.

I personally use generic ram 1600mhz.

Are you you going to be overclocking? otherwise I would suggest go for I7 4790 NONE K going for around R3100 from JA trading .
 
Gtx Gaming said:
The memory wont make your pc go any faster.

I personally use generic ram 1600mhz.

Are you you going to be overclocking? otherwise I would suggest go for I7 4790 NONE K going for around R3100 from JA trading .
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Thanks, for the input, no I don't overclock, it motherboard and processor are a bundle from RebelTech.

Edit: do you perhaps have a link to JA trading?
 
i used 1866 and 1333 ram not a big diffrance

just get 16gb 1600 its the sweet spot

and jatradeing is legit :) is not one of those scammers
 
If you're going for a gaming PC rather stick with the i5. There very little benifit from the i7 vs i5 for gaming. But I agree, if you're not overclocking get the non K i5 version.
 
Iroiro said:
If you're going for a gaming PC rather stick with the i5. There very little benifit from the i7 vs i5 for gaming. But I agree, if you're not overclocking get the non K i5 version.
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I5 just seems sluggish in new games.

My i5 4570 4th gen at 3.6ghz used 80%-90% cpu usage on BF hardline ,dropped to 50% now that I am using a 3770k. (total cpu usage in task manager for the whole pc)


I prefer not to run my cpu near the 100% when gaming ,want it to have some breathing room also.
 
Gtx Gaming said:
I5 just seems sluggish in new games.

My i5 4570 4th gen at 3.6ghz used 80%-90% cpu usage on BF hardline ,dropped to 50% now that I am using a 3770k. (total cpu usage in task manager for the whole pc)


I prefer not to run my cpu near the 100% when gaming ,want it to have some breathing room also.
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Then the game cannot deal with all cores and therefore the usage is lower. There is not that much of a performance gain between them.
 
Xzib1t said:
I've opted for an Intel i5-4690k and a Gigabyte H97 Gaming 3, however I don't know which RAM to choose, for gaming is there any difference between value ram (like the Corsair ValueSelect, 8GB, DDR3-1600) over gaming RAM like the Kingston HyperX Fury, 8GB, DDR3-1600.
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Xzib1t said:
Thanks, for the input, no I don't overclock...
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Get the cheapest 2x4GB sticks of ddr3-1600.

If you are not going to OC the don't waste money on a K series CPU & MB that supports OCing. Rather get the i5-4690 & a cheaper MB, take the savings and pump it into a better GPU as that's going to make the biggest difference.

You can pick up a tray i7-4790 on carbonite for R2.6k (there's also one going for R2.2k but probably sold already) I think which would be an even better option!
 
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Gtx Gaming said:
I5 just seems sluggish in new games.

My i5 4570 4th gen at 3.6ghz used 80%-90% cpu usage on BF hardline ,dropped to 50% now that I am using a 3770k. (total cpu usage in task manager for the whole pc)

I prefer not to run my cpu near the 100% when gaming ,want it to have some breathing room also.
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It's the game that's at fault here.
 
somegames use cpu poorly,dying light is one of them

other than that it runs great :)

*goes and kill some zombies*

i upgraded from a i5 2400 to a 3770 and it does play bit better,i max it out now and no sluttering
where with the i5 on max i had lower fps and a slutter (slowdown) at some points

so i am happy with my switch to a i7 :)
even tho its not a "K" it can go over 4.0ghz and im happy with that
 
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ponder said:
Get the cheapest 2x4GB sticks of ddr3-1600.

If you are not going to OC the don't waste money on a K series CPU & MB that supports OCing. Rather get the i5-4690 & a cheaper MB, take the savings and pump it into a better GPU as that's going to make the biggest difference.

You can pick up a tray i7-4790 on carbonite for R2.6k (there's also one going for R2.2k but probably sold already) I think which would be an even better option!
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Would prefer to buy the components new, so Carb is out, for now, also keeping my Gigabyte GTX 770.

In conclusion I'll look at a cheaper mobo + ram, with and i7 (non k version)
 
Xzib1t said:
Would prefer to buy the components new, so Carb is out, for now, also keeping my Gigabyte GTX 770.
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The carb components are new tray cpu's with warranty. Cpu's never die anyway. Look for user PotterH sales.
 
ponder said:
The carb components are new tray cpu's with warranty. Cpu's never die anyway. Look for user PotterH sales.
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Thanks for the heads up, will take a look now. - Edit I see he says his CPU's are sold out :(

So far I've looked at the following:
> i7 4790 LGA1150
> Gigabyte P85-D3 ATX board (personal preference, don't like m-ATX boards)
> Corsair RAM mentioned in first post (x2)
 
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how much is that motherboard?

edit:sucks his sold out :(
 
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Xzib1t said:
Thanks for the heads up, will take a look now. - Edit I see he says his CPU's are sold out :(
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Keep an eye on his posts, he has new stock all the time. Or PM him and ask when he's getting in new stock.
 
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