Need help picking 'low-profile' RAM!

Orrhias

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Here's my build for a DIY router using pfSense:

CASE: Apex DM-317-A
CASE FANS: Noctua NF-R8-1800
CPU: Intel core i3-4160
CPU COOLER: Noctua NH-L9x65
MOTHERBOARD: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A
SSD: Either Intel series 530 or 535 (whichever I can find new and cheap) 2.5" SSD; 120MB
SSD MOUNTING BRACKET: Sabrent BK-HDDF HDD Mounting Bracket
NIC: Intel EXPI9402PT
NIC LOW-PROFILE BRACKET: Intel EIG42ET
DVD-ROM: Asus DVD-E818AAT/BLK/B/GE
PSU: Corsair SF Series SF450

Need help with the RAM. I require two 4GB modules of 'low-profile' RAM. If at all possible, either G.SKILL or Crucial...if neither makes low-profile, then the best and most reliable possible. Thanks!
 

Insert_Nickname

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At 20mm height it's the best DDR3 I've found for tight itx builds.

Agreed. As an alternative Crucial does make the Ballistix Tactical LP, with better timings (8-8-8-24 vs. 9-9-9-24@1600MHz), but I have heard mixed reports of their reliability. They are also a bit taller.
 

john3850

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I have been using 2x8 Ballistix Sport VLP at 1.40v with 2x4 gskill for 3 years.