ram required · DIGIT-ARC

i have 2x3 gb dominator.

CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMP6GX3M3A1600C8 - Newegg.com

rest of my specs r in my sig.

Should i buy another 3x2gb from newegg around $90.

I am predicting new games will require 8 gb for playing in max settings.

having 12gb will it be 2-3 years future proof.

M

IMO, you should buy 3x4 or 2x4 GB modules.. they'll cost less..
and you'll have more slots for future upgrades..

and newegg doesn't ship to india, AFAIK.
try local shops..
you live in kolkata, try vedant, Balaji, etc..
also try Hardware Price check thread Kolkata

Here : *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/shopping/98253-hardware-price-check-buying-advice-thread-kolkata.html

Afaik your mobo has only 4 ram slots. How do you gonna install remaining two if you buy 3X2 GB ram?
Either get a single 2gb or get 4x4 gb and sell the one you have.

Afaik your mobo has only 4 ram slots. How do you gonna install remaining two if you buy 3X2 GB ram?
Either get a single 2gb or get 4x4 gb and sell the one you have.

rijinpk1 said:
Afaik your mobo has only 4 ram slots. How do you gonna install remaining two if you buy 3X2 GB ram?
Either get a single 2gb or get 4x4 gb and sell the one you have.

Afaik your mobo has only 4 ram slots. How do you gonna install remaining two if you buy 3X2 GB ram?
Either get a single 2gb or get 4x4 gb and sell the one you have.

i have 6 ram slots.
it is first gen i7 with 6 slots
i am getting them from usa(its hard to get it from here) my sis will bring it.i already own 3x2gb dominator thinking of adding another.

make sure clock latencies are exact same. Try to get exact same models that you have.

M

agree with avichandana

get 2x4 GB's of RAM, and needless to sy, put them in Dual Config.

if you have plans to ditch the current ones, get 3x4GB.
now a days, getting 2 gb sticks , that too for a rig like yours, is , IMO, simple stupid

since you are buying from USA, you may have Great Deals at Microcentre too.

it is the exact same model. i dont plan to ditch them bcoz its not worth selling them. i already have 6 gb another 6 gb will make it 12 gb.no point in leaving the slots empty.
i can buy 4 gb x 6 ,but i dont wanna invest so much.

Arey man, Bloomfield Microarchitecture based Core i7 Processors support Tri Channel Memory Configuration, not dual channel and for maximum memory performance, the number of modules should be multiplier of 3, not two. Adding another 3GB X 2 is a good idea here as 12 GB is sufficient for maximum number of applications and games. Make sure your existing and the kit you are planning to buy have exactly same Cache latency which is CL8 in your case.
Another thing, you can do is to get three sticks of 4GB 1600 MHz CL9 Ram like Corsair Vengeance or G-Skill RipjawX modules and sell of the 2GB modules. It is little hard to find CL8 4GB 1600 MHz Modules in India. Otherwise three 4GB and three 2GB sticks can also be used to work on Tri channel configuration. Normally the 6 slots are devided in threegroups like A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1, C2 with different color scheme for A, B and C. If the total size of Rams in A (A1 + A2), B (B1 + B2) and C (C1 + C2) are same then they will work on Hybrid Tri Channel configuration.
So the placement will be (4GB + 2GB ) in A1 and A2, B1 and B2 and C1, C2.
For running it like this, what you can do is to increase the Cache Latency of your existing Rams to 9 in BIOS.

M

no need to buy 4x6 Gb buddy.. :mrgreen:

that would be a waste..

sorry..
i just found it supports tri channel and not dual one..

for tri channel, get 3x4 GB kit and you'll have no problem for next 3-4 years i think..(just for the RAM)

and believe me, that WOULD be an overkill

edit - oops.. cilus already suggested that

^^ awesome @cilus

do i need 6gb+12gb ie 18gb or 12 gb is enough ram wise.rest of my specs r okay i still dont need to overclock my cpu or gpu as i can run all games in max settings at full hd resolution.i am buying some cooling fans etc from us so was thinking of buying rams to future proof my system for another 2 years ram wise.

arko1983 said:
i have 6 ram slots.
it is first gen i7 with 6 slots
i am getting them from usa(its hard to get it from here) my sis will bring it.i already own 3x2gb dominator thinking of adding another.

sorry. my bad.

M

IMO, 18 GB will be an overkill.
and definitely futureproof for next 3 years..

and its not a must to fill up all the RAM modules, is it ??

mastercool8695 said:
IMO, 18 GB will be an overkill.

and its not a must to fill up all the RAM modules, is it ??

ya i also thought so i am gonna buy the 6 gb for $90 then.no its not necessary to fill up all the slots but it will be even more hard to get triple channel memory afterwards.6 gb may be a problem after few months so wanted to upgrade to 12 gb.my sis will come in 2 months time so i was thinking of upgrading ram etc.thanx all of u for your help.

Actually three 4GB sticks will cost you around 6K which is very close to the price of three 2 GB modules. That's why I have suggested to get three 4 GB Ram and mix them with ur existing 2X3GB.

M

^^ wait for more replies buddy.. :wink:

4 GB modules will be more better , cost wise..
go with cilus's advice and no need to look at the RAMS for the next 3-4 years or may be even 5-6 ..

Newegg.com - Computer Hardware, Memory, Desktop Memory, 12GB (3 x 4GB)

here r all (3x 4gb)12gb kits available on newegg. i can see some CL8 ones. please suggest from here if u can.i also want low profile(cm v6gt is the culprit) or atleast can open the heat spreaders like dominators.

M

what about these ??
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 12GB (3 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMP12GX3M3A1600C9 - Newegg.com

they come with a fan, but i doubt if they can be fitted to your mobo ..
but they are C9

i have to take some opinions from ciilus as how to configure these dominators with mine.

arko1983 said:
i have to take some opinions from ciilus as how to configure these dominators with mine.

My id is CILUS, not CIILUS.

One thing, I have not noticed eariler that your current Rams have operating voltage of 1.65V whereas all the Rams except the Tri Channel Dominator you have chosen are have voltage of 1.5V. There is a chance of instability if you are going to use 1600 MHz CL8 Rams of 1.65V with 1.5V Rams of same speed and Cache Latency. Run CPU-Z and post a screenshot of the SPD tab here. It will confirm the current operating voltage of your current Ram. I will suggest after that, don't want to do a guessing here.

*i.imgur.com/UrWjhFj.jpg

sorry for my typo CILUS.here is my cpuid spd screen
i think i have this one.
*www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145224

any help???

Ya, your current Ram needs 1.65V to run at 1600 MHz speed. So do not buy a 1600 MHz Ram which operates at 1.5V.
Either sell of your old Rams and get three 4GB 1600 MHz CL9 1.5V modules (each will be around 2 to 2.2K) from Corsair or G-Skill or get the 3X2GB CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMP6GX3M3A1600C8 - Newegg.com

M

if you are ditching the old rams, get 3x4GB RAMs (there's very less price difference, and you are getting two times the memory.)

mastercool8695 said:
if you are ditching the old rams, get 3x4GB RAMs (there's very less price difference, and you are getting two times the memory.)

I have already suggested the same

not ditching my old ram.
found this 6gb for 120$ and 12gb for 245$+fan
Amazon.com: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory (CMP6GX3M3A1600C8): Electronics

what should i buy 6 gb or 12gb.

Get the 6GB (3 X 2 GB). 12GB is more than enough.

k thanx will do

seriously... even 8 gb would be more than enough lol.
IMO faster and better ram matters. I am not sure if you got any problems with the ram you already have... but my 6gb, i nver got ay probems even with latest games.. unless you plan to run more than one parallely. Most games are primarily targeted for consoles.. and they dont have a lot of ram.. so its just the OS and the extra background processes that take up the extra memory. I would rather have suggested ditching you current ram and getting an even better 8gb kit instead... but then again.. tri channel setup might change that...

i know 6 gb is enough right now buy i keep my chrome open(around 50 tabs) which takes 2-3 gb.so when i game i have to close it.i am going for 12 gb to future proof my system for 2-3 years.and after some time these rams wont be available which is another reason to buy now.

i found this link is it a good site to buy
*www.gadgets.in/corsair-desktop-mem...-2gb-1600-mhz-dominator-cmp6gx3m3a1600c8.html

In that case it is definitely necessary. Personally, i close all browsers before sitting for serious gaming.. I really hate it when people keep pinging me somewhere when am trying to concentrate in the gameplay or story. But ya, if you have so many tabs open, 6 gb is gonna be eaten up very easily. And, ya, 2-3 yrs down the road they might nt be available. My simple corsair value rams for dad's comp got replaced by some other value ram model in 2 yrs time... so couldnt do dual channel setup

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The site looks genuine enough. But not sure if you will get good price and aftersales support from them. Probably better off buying from chandni... or get it from US.

ya it seems availability is an issue here. so better buy from us for less(though will not get warranty that's sad).