PC - RAM ?

[monkey44]

Am building a new desktop 'Fractal Define C' box - but have no clue which RAM (16gb = 2-8gb) and am looking at G. Skill Jigsaw and Kingston ... can anyone comment on these two or a better RAM for this set-up

Intel Core i7-7700, ASUS Strixs z270E, Dual SSD 500g Samsung Evo, GTX 1060,

I know, looks like a gaming setup, but it's not - it's pushing two monitors (Ben Q SW2700PT and ASUS PA 248Q ... for developing high-end photo and art files for large/scale prints ... so, limited video, if that matters...

Sales folks says Crucial is best -- but, it's a salesman, selling me what he has in stock - so I'd like an RV.net tech opinion instead 🙂
Thx ... M44 🙂

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monkey44 wrote:
Am building a new desktop 'Fractal Define C' box - but have no clue which RAM (16gb = 2-8gb) and am looking at G. Skill Jigsaw and Kingston ... can anyone comment on these two or a better RAM for this set-up

Intel Core i7-7700, ASUS Strixs z270E, Dual SSD 500g Samsung Evo, GTX 1060,

Make sure to get the RAM modules recommended for your MotherBoard. It's not just RAM type and speed. You need to get the correct clock timing(s) supported by your Bios? Not doing so could result in BSOD, and system instability.

[MNGeeks61]

Have used G. Skill Ripjaw in my gaming PC's before. Also have had good luck with Crucial and Patriot. Not so much with Kingston.

[Rovin__Bones]

The last 2 PCs I built (one for gaming/video & photo editing, 2nd general use) I bought Patriot brand. The sticks I put in the gaming PC (8gb total) were specifically made for gaming PCs. I've never had a single issue with them and still use the gaming PC today as my main box, 8 years later.

[monkey44]

AngryBert-63 wrote:
I'd be hard pressed to see why you'd need 32GB.

Me too -- It offers the build set-up with "a generic" 16g RAM, but don't like anything "generic" on anything if I can help it. So, went looking for a better brand RAM - I'm not "tech smart" in this area, just more a "user" of technology. But, I still want a good quality setup when I do it.

Will go with 16g G.Skill - looks like ... it's only a +$20 from the "generic" in the basic desktop.

Thanks to all for advice - M44

[Winnebago_Bob]

I'd be hard pressed to see why you'd need 32GB.

[coolmom42]

I have used Micronics in several PC upgrades, and been happy with it. Also no problems with Crucial.

[DutchmenSport]

Must be too early in the morning for me. I know now I should have slept in longer this Saturday. I saw your post subject.... PC - RAM ? And in my mind I saw PAC-MAN.... you know, the old video game! Oh well!

[Heisenberg]

G.Skill...................

[monkey44]

The G.Skill is an upgrade from the generic on the base build -

Costs $20 extra for 16g upgrade ... I could go to 32g for $136 upgrade ...

It's the G. Skill PC4 24000 / DDR4 3000 Mhz either 16 at 2/8g or 32 at 2/16g

This is not gaming (much, some) mostly photo & art ... < puzzled > Thx M44

[Winnebago_Bob]

If you're not pushing ram or overclocking...

For me, G-Skill, then Crucial. I wouldn't buy Kingston.

"Relaxed" usage with either will be fine.

[GordonThree]

Its been my experience that ram is ram. Get the cheapest you can get from a reputable seller like Newegg or Provantage. Make sure to match the specs recommended by your system.

Of course there's caveats to everything. Don't mix old and new, don't mix brands, don't mix specs.

With that high spec CPU and your intended workload I would recommend 32 GB. DDR4 ram is dirt cheap right now. If your builder wants a fortune for ram call them out on it or buy the minimum and go to Newegg.

[fj12ryder]

I've had excellent luck with G.Skill memory in a couple of gaming computers. I can't say the same for Kingston or Crucial. I used to think Crucial was very good memory but I got a stick that cause system crashes for no reason. Kingston has failed for me with a thumb drive and an SD card. So I just figure I'll stick with the brand that works with no issues.