Sorry, as I know similar questions have been asked, but I couldn't find my exact situation.
I am looking for 8 GB of 1600 RAM for this motherboard with the Phenom II X4 970 Black Edition.
I would like to stick with G.Skill as I have had no problems with their RAM before, but the compatability chart for the crosshair IV on G.Skill's website is awful so here I am.
These are the ones I have been looking at,
F3-12800CL6D-4GBXH - 2 sets
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231444
F3-12800CL7D-4GBXM -2 sets
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231430
OR
F3-12800CL7D-8GBXH - 1 set now maybe another in the future
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231431
F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH - 1 set now maybe another in the future
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231401
I would prefer to stick with the 2gb sticks for a total of 8gb and I am leaning towards the F3-12800CL6D-4GBXH. However I have read that CL6 can only be used with hexa-cores, if this is true I also would like to know if that module can be set at a cl7 or cl8.
I have also been getting the impression that 2000 RAM is only compatible with hexa-cores, at least on this board. If not, would it be worth getting 4 gb of 2000 rather that 8 gb of 1600. I mostly game, so I think 4 gb would prbly cover it, I was looking at 8 gb of 1600 for more headroom, and trying to keep it under $200. But if 2000 is that much faster and will be workable and stable on this platform I would prbly go with it.
Many thanks in advance to any help.
I am looking for 8 GB of 1600 RAM for this motherboard with the Phenom II X4 970 Black Edition.
I would like to stick with G.Skill as I have had no problems with their RAM before, but the compatability chart for the crosshair IV on G.Skill's website is awful so here I am.
These are the ones I have been looking at,
F3-12800CL6D-4GBXH - 2 sets
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231444
F3-12800CL7D-4GBXM -2 sets
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231430
OR
F3-12800CL7D-8GBXH - 1 set now maybe another in the future
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231431
F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH - 1 set now maybe another in the future
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231401
I would prefer to stick with the 2gb sticks for a total of 8gb and I am leaning towards the F3-12800CL6D-4GBXH. However I have read that CL6 can only be used with hexa-cores, if this is true I also would like to know if that module can be set at a cl7 or cl8.
I have also been getting the impression that 2000 RAM is only compatible with hexa-cores, at least on this board. If not, would it be worth getting 4 gb of 2000 rather that 8 gb of 1600. I mostly game, so I think 4 gb would prbly cover it, I was looking at 8 gb of 1600 for more headroom, and trying to keep it under $200. But if 2000 is that much faster and will be workable and stable on this platform I would prbly go with it.
Many thanks in advance to any help.
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