What DDR3 brand and model and speed for a 2500K overclock on Asus Z68 mobo ?

[Mfusick]

Hey guys

I have decided on the Asus Z68 LGA1155 and the 2500K Sandy. My mobo with be either the MAXIMUS or the DELUXE both Gen3.

What DDR3 should I get? I want to OC the hell of of this little chip. I will upgrade the cooler, and the case is going to be a COSMO II. Right now I have a Thermaltake Armor 10 bay full tower till the COSMOS II is released.

What speed DDR3 should I get? WHat brand? What model?

I want 16GB I think. 4x4GB probably.

My budget is $200 or less.

I saw some RIPJAWZ and G.SKILL models for about $129 that seemed to fit the bill. Worth it over CORSAIR or MUSHKIN ?

 

[Fallengod]

Honestly, shouldnt matter too much. I personally stick with Corsair and G.skill only but.....

Sounds like you want higher speed memory though.

 

[TakeNoPrisoners]

I don't have any experience with Intel but I do not think memory speed matters much anymore. If you want 16GB then I would suggest 8GB sticks.

This would work great.

Having fewer sticks of memory is easier on the memory controller and may lead to a higher overclock.