I have F3-12800CLD-8GBXM already, and would like to add memory (I run large stats programs, some of the problems tend to run out of memory).
I have an ASUS P8Z77-V
Core I5 - 3570k @ 3.40
(onboard GPU, that may change)
The prices for memory sticks are all so close it makes me wonder. Options seem to be
1. play it safe with another F3-12800CL7D-8GBXM maxing my 4 slots out at 16 (4x4G).
2. use the closest matching 2x8 kit? This would seem to be the F3-1600C7D-16GTX, as both are CAS 7 @ 1.5v and have matching timings (7-8-8-24). That would take me to 24G total for only a couple of bucks more. And I'd only have to replace the 4G sticks with another set of 2x8's to max out at 32G.
3. There are much faster and reasonably priced 2x8 kits available. Good lord, the F3-2400C10D-16GTX 2400 (PC#19200) are only a couple of bucks more. The idea would be to underclock the new kit back down to the F3-12800CL7D timings and voltages.
I can't find any spec sheets that might tell me which (if any) have XMP settings that match the F3-12800CL7D XMP settings @1600 ie 7-8-8-24 at 1.5v.
Is there such a spec sheet?
Is there a kit with a better chance of underclocking to match?
Is this a really bad idea? My P8Z77 has a lot of options, but I am a timid overclocker pretty much having limited myself to using XMP settings. But I'm willing to take a chance since the downside is winding up ebaying the 2x4 kit anyway...
Appreciate any guidance.
I have an ASUS P8Z77-V
Core I5 - 3570k @ 3.40
(onboard GPU, that may change)
The prices for memory sticks are all so close it makes me wonder. Options seem to be
1. play it safe with another F3-12800CL7D-8GBXM maxing my 4 slots out at 16 (4x4G).
2. use the closest matching 2x8 kit? This would seem to be the F3-1600C7D-16GTX, as both are CAS 7 @ 1.5v and have matching timings (7-8-8-24). That would take me to 24G total for only a couple of bucks more. And I'd only have to replace the 4G sticks with another set of 2x8's to max out at 32G.
3. There are much faster and reasonably priced 2x8 kits available. Good lord, the F3-2400C10D-16GTX 2400 (PC#19200) are only a couple of bucks more. The idea would be to underclock the new kit back down to the F3-12800CL7D timings and voltages.
I can't find any spec sheets that might tell me which (if any) have XMP settings that match the F3-12800CL7D XMP settings @1600 ie 7-8-8-24 at 1.5v.
Is there such a spec sheet?
Is there a kit with a better chance of underclocking to match?
Is this a really bad idea? My P8Z77 has a lot of options, but I am a timid overclocker pretty much having limited myself to using XMP settings. But I'm willing to take a chance since the downside is winding up ebaying the 2x4 kit anyway...
Appreciate any guidance.
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