G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)

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#134048 12-Nov-2013 22:22

Hi guys,

I've recently purchased a stick of G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB 240pin DDR3 SDRAM 1600 (PC3 12800).

Before I purchase a motherboard, I want to make sure I choose something that makes optimum use of this RAM. What motherboard is best bang for buck?

Then of course, I will need the best bang for buck CPU for that motherboard...

I have a full sized case/tower.

Cheers guys.

Windows Experience Index - 7.5, 7.5, 7.9, 7.9, 7.9: CPU i5 4440 @ 3.10GHz, Graphics Asus HD7850 2GB GDDR5, RAM 8GB DDR3, Hard Drive Crucial 500M ATA, MoBo Gigabyte GA-Z87, Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit

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#931789 13-Nov-2013 02:40

I based my choice of RAM (and other components - video card, PSU, etc) on a build from YouTube. Unfortunately the CPU and Motherboard are discontinued items and no longer carried...

With so much information on the internet regarding RAM compatibility, I realise I need to be careful how I choose. I haven't been able to find a build specific to my chosen RAM...I shall keep on searching.

Thanks for your advice. Much appreciated.

homebrand

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#934029 14-Nov-2013 18:40

I would personally go for a "Gigabyte GA-Z87-D3HP LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard" simply because its not as expensive as the other ATX motherboards and it performs just as well, hope this helped ;)

homebrand

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#936347 17-Nov-2013 23:32

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homebrand: I would personally go for a "Gigabyte GA-Z87-D3HP LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard" simply because its not as expensive as the other ATX motherboards and it performs just as well, hope this helped ;)

Would this CPU be worthwhile?

Intel Core i5 3330 Gen3 Ivy Bridge 3GHz 6MB Cache LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Processor. It's on special for $200:

http://www.playtech.co.nz/afawcs0139235/CATID=375/ID=18401/SID=774929831/productdetails.html

I would go for the i5 4670k, or just the i5 4670 (if you want to overclock yourself). Otherwise from the lower end i5's i would suggest the i5 4440 or the i5 4570, would rather go for the 4570. seeing as the cpu is (in my opinion) the most important part of the pc and would spend a little extra for a good cpu. But dont over do it and have everything bad and a great cpu, it will run poorly then, keep everything in moderation