RAM compatibility?

[nkoun]

The only consideration when choosing RAM is whether it is supported by the mobo, right?
I actually wanted to stick to tonymac's recommendation and buy the crucial ballistix tactical, but it's unavailable here. According to Gigabyte (my mobo is the Z97x-ud3h) the G.Skill RipjawsX is supported. So should I get it?

 

[Adrian B]

The only consideration when choosing RAM is whether it is supported by the mobo, right?
I actually wanted to stick to tonymac's recommendation and buy the crucial ballistix tactical, but it's unavailable here. According to Gigabyte (my mobo is the Z97x-ud3h) the G.Skill RipjawsX is supported. So should I get it?

G.Skill make good quality RAM. Some RAM is Haswell ready - as Haswell standards are tighter than previous specifications on RAM and motherboard/system power usage. Cross reference the modules that you are looking at with the G.Skill website for full specification.

Some further details on RAM for Haswell builds:
http://www.tonymacx86.com/general-help/125717-fix-gigabyte-4-dimm-memory-instability.html

 

[johnrey]

As long as it is compatible with your motherboard, it will work in the system, too. The Crucial one is a recommendation, not a must.

 

[nkoun]

G.Skill make good quality RAM. Some RAM is Haswell ready - as Haswell standards are tighter than previous specifications on RAM and motherboard/system power usage. Cross reference the modules that you are looking at with the G.Skill website for full specification.

Voltage is 1.50 V, which is Haswell friendly. Anything else to check? (latency 9-9-9-24-2N, Intel XMP ready). BTW it's the RipjawsX F3-1600C9D-16GXM.

 

[Adrian B]

Voltage is 1.50 V, which is Haswell friendly. Anything else to check? (latency 9-9-9-24-2N, Intel XMP ready). BTW it's the RipjawsX F3-1600C9D-16GXM.

That RAM (G.Skill DDR3-1600, F3-1600C9D-16GXM) is on the Memory Support List for your GA-Z97X-UD3H motherboard
http://download.gigabyte.eu/FileList/Memory/mb_memory_ga-z97x-ud3h.pdf

 

[nkoun]

Yes, I know, I mentioned that on my first post. So, everything's fine then, as johnrey said?

 

[Adrian B]

Yes, I know, I mentioned that on my first post.

Well not quite - you only listed the model range - not the complete model number. That is why I went further in checking.

So, everything's fine then, as johnrey said?

Looks that way.

 

[nkoun]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate it.