Corsair Memory Conundrum

[HIO]

Please help me to decide which memory to buy for my two new system builds. There are so many that are so ridiculously similar that I cannot make a decision without some advice. Please see link below.

CPU: i7920 MB: P6T Deluxe V2 PS: HX620 OS: Win 7
(Moderate overclocking)

http://tinyurl.com/yg2uwtq

I want the best value for the best price. What memory would you buy with the aforementioned components?

 

[n7]

For optimal performance on LGA 1366, you should be looking at triple channel kits, not just dual channel.

While the performance loss is not large if you only use a dual channel kit, i'd still suggest a 3x2 GB DDR3 kit.

Which exact one to get will inevitably involve some bias on the part of those of us making suggestions, so ultimately it is up to you.

Something to note: as you have various memory multipliers to work with, even the cheapest crappiest kit out there will not hinder you from OCing on the i5/i7 platforms.

Here is the 3x2 GB DDR3-1600 newegg listing ordered by price:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...00%20%28PC3%2012800%29

Pretty much any of those kits will be just fine.
Just make sure it's rated < 1.65v

I'd mainly be looking at manufacturer support to differentiate them.



I'd personally likely get this kit in your shoes:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231306
I have two of the 2x2 GB versions of that one; it's very nice RAM for moderate to high end OCing usage.

In the slightly cheaper category, i'd be looking at this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820226034
There are various other lower priced Patriot, OCZ, G.Skill, & one Corsair kit in the DDR3-1600 listings that'd be fine as well depending on which brand you'd prefer.

 

[HIO]

Originally posted by: n7
For optimal performance on LGA 1366, you should be looking at triple channel kits, not just dual channel.

While the performance loss is not large if you only use a dual channel kit, i'd still suggest a 3x2 GB DDR3 kit.

Which exact one to get will inevitably involve some bias on the part of those of us making suggestions, so ultimately it is up to you.

Something to note: as you have various memory multipliers to work with, even the cheapest crappiest kit out there will not hinder you from OCing on the i5/i7 platforms.

Here is the 3x2 GB DDR3-1600 newegg listing ordered by price:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...00%20%28PC3%2012800%29

Pretty much any of those kits will be just fine.
Just make sure it's rated < 1.65v

I'd mainly be looking at manufacturer support to differentiate them.

I'd personally likely get this kit in your shoes:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231306
I have two of the 2x2 GB versions of that one; it's very nice RAM for moderate to high end OCing usage.

In the slightly cheaper category, i'd be looking at this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820226034
There are various other lower priced Patriot, OCZ, G.Skill, & one Corsair kit in the DDR3-1600 listings that'd be fine as well depending on which brand you'd prefer.

Wow, n7

I really appreciate everything you said, the links and the *expert* advice.
I will probably be running Windows 7 in the 32 bit mode because I have a ton of plug-ins (audio effects) that are 32 bit in my recording studio. I was thinking the ram would get cheaper down the road if I were to eventually add more.

I have considered dual booting Windows 7 in both 32 and 64 bit so as to get the best of both worlds. When I buy Windows 7, will they allow me to run both versions without paying extra and would the extra ram (6 gigs) cause any ill effects running Windows 7 in the 32 bit mode? I assume it would just overlook it.

I really appreciate your advice and am honored that a Moderator responded to my post no less. You take Visa, Paypal or both. <G>