Reddit mentions of Corsair CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B Vengeance Blue 8 GB (2X4 GB) PC3-12800 1600mHz DDR3 240-Pin SDRAM Dual Channel Memory Kit 1.5V

Anyone who wants my build!

I finally got the parts, I think, idk noob with comps I am



Anywhere's here is a link to all the parts :P




http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-PC3-12800-1600mHz-CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B/dp/B004QBUL1C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1418573722&sr=8-2&keywords=8+gigs+ram


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IDG3PRI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0088PUEPK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Core-i5-4690K-Processor-BX80646I54690K/dp/B00KPRWB9G/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1418857923&sr=1-1&keywords=i5+processor

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ESETQNG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H33SFJU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YVJJ5Y/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER




Lel enjoy nerds

The deal is currently dead on newegg, but looks like Amazon matched it:

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-PC3-12800-1600mHz-CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B/dp/B004QBUL1C/

Better Video card

nix the CPU cooler unless you decide to get an i5 2500k and overclock

You can probably get RAM for a few bucks cheaper off amazon, I was looking at some corsair vengeance for 40 bucks flat, but I have always been a G SKILL man myself LINK

Seasonic is a lovely brand I use them all the time. Right now until tomorrow (11/21), you can get an X650 for $100, LINK

you can get by with a cheaper motherboard (I'm not too good at picking out motherboards) but it really depends on what you want. Generally I don't see what the $300 motherboards offer that the $150 ones don't. But I generally go for ones that are $90-$130

Personally, I have been avoiding blu-ray readers since they are very expensive and also require specific software to watch blu-ray movies (so I have been sticking to my PS3)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QBUL1C/ref=oh_o00_s00_i01_details

This is my ram.

I was able to set my RAM to 1600mhz now, after looking in the bios. I have memtest set up on a CD, so if I BSoD again Ill run that. According to the amazon.com specs page the voltage and timings are the same. Im going to go back and double check those now.

Currently my PC is 6+ years old. It plays all of the games I want but it's tough. Right now I'm playing a lot of Fortnite at mid settings but that's with my video card overclocked as high as it can and the fans are like a jet taking off. I get about 45-50 fps.

My video card is an MSI R7850 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007MLSGHE

I have an i5 2500k cpu with 8 gigs of ddr3 memory

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004EBUXHQ

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QBUL1C

I assume it is the gpu that is the limiting factor here, what can I upgrade it with that will last me for the next year or two? I figure at that point I'd need to make a complete new build anyway.

maybe. This is my old set: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QBUL1C/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

lmk if interested

First off, thank you a ton. I asked a friend of mine to look at the build (sorry, but I like to check things :P, I'm paranoid), and he said it looks great. I was curious though if you had the time to verify a few things for me. I couldn't find a few of the things you had suggested so I checked on some other things... Could you verify that they are just as usable for me please?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GQMHBI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A34FFV8YYDM571

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064GOQ86/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DHW4HXY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0088PUEPK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0055QYKQO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_9?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1XBPHGHAXLHDG

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005O65JXI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_10?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QBUL1C/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0033Z2BAQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A30YNTVQ04HG16

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003HE260I/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

And sorry for the late reply. I've been trying to ensure that I have the money together so that I can actually pay for it without running into issues haha.

Got policed. Here's confirmation of my earlier comment. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004QBUL1C/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479595601&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=Corsair+vengeance+ddr3&dpPl=1&dpID=51BQvRnSBwL&ref=plSrch

16gb of DDR3 1600 (these), not overclocked. Used to have just one pair of those for 8gb without any problems (same 1600 sticks).

Hopefully this works :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00CC6YN6M/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004QBUL1C/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0088PUEPK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004FPQL0E/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00IGQ4Z3S/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008PDA9LE/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ALYOTTI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007KZQE7Q/ref=ox_sc_act_title_9?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

I currently have 8GB RAM. If I were to upgrade to 16GB, do I have to buy a 16GB kit to replace everything? Do I need to buy just 8GB of the RAM I currently have or can I just buy 8GB of any RAM that is compatible. My biggest concern is with the channels.

I have this RAM with a ASRock Z77.

Thanks.

What if I were to use this RAM instead?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QBUL1C/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

This is my parts which I built

Case : Cooler Master HAF 922

CPU : Intel Core i5-2500K

CPU Cooler : Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus

Mobo : GIGABYTE GA-Z68X-UD4-B3

Memory : Corsair Vengeance Blu 8 GB (2X4GB) PC3-12800 1600mHz DDR3 240-Pin SDRAM Dual Channel Memory Kit

HDD : Samsung Spinpoint F3 1 TB

GPU : EVGA GeForce GTX 570

PSU : Cooler Master GX Series 750W ATX

The only difference between these and the blue ones is colour, right? I'm looking to buy another pair and have been waiting for a deal to come by.

Swap out your memory for this Amazon Warehouse Deal. (saves $10)

Swap out your motherboard for the ASRock 990FX model. (saves $13)

Swap out your power supply for this FSP 700W model branded by Thermaltake and use the coupon code. This saves a good $25, but if you prefer modular supplies (don't we all), you could look at the Corsair CX500M 500 watt power supply which goes for $65.

Oh, and check out this http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004QBUL1C/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1396644428&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40

It's 1600mhz ram so it'll be a little faster. And you can take advantage of dual channel ram because it's 2x4gb

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004QBUL1C/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

That will be fine. Best Buy will price-match Amazon so be sure to use this link when you go to check out. http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B004QBUL1C/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

After the price match you'll be around $5-6 more expensive than most online deals which isn't terrible especially if you want it sooner rather than later.

switch out to this ram its the same spec but cheaper
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-PC3-12800-1600mHz-CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B/dp/B004QBUL1C/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1427248318&sr=8-19&keywords=8+gig+ddr+3

and this ssd from a better company and is newerhttp://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra-2-5-Inch-Height-SDSSDHII-240G-G25/dp/B00M8ABEIM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427248398&sr=8-1&keywords=sandisk+ultra+ssd

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-PC3-12800-1600mHz-CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B/dp/B004QBUL1C

Although my 2x4 was part of a 16 gb kit.

I'd like to get [these ones] (http://www.amazon.ca/Corsair-Vengeance-PC3-12800-1600mHz-CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B/dp/B004QBUL1C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1422479682&sr=8-2&keywords=8gb+ram) but my manual doesnt have them in the "compatible tables". its DDR3 though.

EDIT: thats because its not compatible. I just noticed the anchors are different.

If you want the full pc gaming experience, I would highly recommend actually building your own pc. It's tons of fun, relatively easy to do, and you learn so much by doing so. If I was you, however, I would probably go ahead and refund what you've got. It just wasn't made for gaming, no matter how much the salesman told you it was. You can build some bang on machines for $700, implying that you have all the peripherals (monitor, headset, etc).

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6531504&CatId=1509&SRCCODE=LINKSHARE&cm_mmc_o=-ddCjC1bELltzywCjC-d2CjCdwwp&utm_source=Linkshare&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=efAhvP8Sq*o&AffiliateID=efAhvP8Sq.o-PF.4GlLPjduk_qj2fSYmAw

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007MJGMXQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007MJGMXQ&linkCode=as2&tag=vidgamwri-20

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-PC3-12800-1600mHz-CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B/dp/B004QBUL1C/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1381800933&sr=1-2&keywords=8gb+ram

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3858040&CatId=7248&SRCCODE=LINKSHARE&cm_mmc_o=-ddCjC1bELltzywCjC-d2CjCdwwp&utm_source=Linkshare&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=efAhvP8Sq*o&AffiliateID=efAhvP8Sq.o-Hs61u1s7RGYJnizEE0NiIw

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005UBNL0A/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005UBNL0A&linkCode=as2&tag=vidgamwri-20

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-power-supply-rs550pcare3us

~$100 for OEM operating system.

I tried to estimate the math in my head as I was pasting them, it'll put you right between $7-800

Just know that you can really get an extremely good, top of the line PC for $2,000

I highly recommend trying /r/buildapc and /r/pcmasterrace, and check out 4chan's /vg/ if you want to see what people think about games right now.

From what I can see, you could save some money in a few ways:

• Buy your peripherals on sale; Headphones, keyboard, mouse, you can get better deals on those. I recommend you shop around in stores for some good deals.
  
  
• I believe you can get a copy of Windows 8 64-bit (home) at Staples for ~$80
  
  
• I've had trouble with EVGA power supplies before, such as 24-pin ATX not fitting into the motherboard, bad cables out of the box, etc., although this was with the G1, and you have a G5, so I'm not sure.
  
  
• You can save on RAM (three links included)
  
  
• If you're a student, you can get Microsoft Office for free.
  
  
• Your case does come with fans, but I assume you'd like the red lighting.
  
  If you're really looking to cut costs down, you could probably live with a smaller (or without) an SSD, and mod the case fans yourself with red LEDs (quite easy to do with some wire and solder), and check out /r/microsoftsoftwareswap if it'll work out for you.
  
  I saw you hadn't gotten any thought-out responses, good luck to you.
  
  P.S. On a personal note, I would recommend an NVIDIA (I like MSI) graphics card, as they perform exceptionally well for the power usage, or an AMD Radeon, which is cost-effective and I like their software interface, especially for overclocking.

corsair vengeance 8gb is $45

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-PC3-12800-1600mHz-CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B/dp/B004QBUL1C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343677284&sr=8-1&keywords=8gb+ram

Thanks, I'll look into that. While I was looking for parts I found this motherboard for cheaper that I could get with free shipping along with the processor - do you know if it will be any different? I'm afraid of buying it only to find out it's incompatible for some reason.

edit: also it looks like the memory has a mail-in rebate that expires today, so would this be a suitable alternative?

corsair vengence 2x4gb

g skill ripjaw 2x4gb

$31 each or $57 for both

This is exactly what I ordered. As far as I can find they don't make Corsair Vengeance ECC.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QBUL1C/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8

I have a Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P and looking to get 8gb of memory. Here's what I'm looking at so far:

• G.Skill F3-17000CL11D-8GBSR Sniper
  
  
• Corsair Vengeance Blue
  
  Also, my AMD FX-8350 stock cooler is insanely loud and I'm looking to replace it.
  
  
• Noctua NF-A15
  
  
• Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO

> dual channel kit

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QBUL1C/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_img?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2I6BH7WH6Y55T&coliid=I2VTECRZIFGIN4
this look good?

That's what I'm calculating right now, $1063 would be phenomenal. The only thing on Amazon I can't find is the memory.

Edit: Mine totaled to $1188 with this as the alternative memory from the other post! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QBUL1C/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3VR3QWAE6YBEU&coliid=I23TPWARSS9Z8Y

So If I have this RAM:
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-PC3-12800-1600mHz-CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B/dp/B004QBUL1C/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1420058776&sr=1-1&keywords=corsair+vengeance

Is it possible for me to add this RAM into my system (Both are compatible with the board I have but can I use them simultaneously): http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Desktop-Memory-CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10/dp/B006EWUO22/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1420058776&sr=1-2&keywords=corsair+vengeance

My real concern was the difference in Timings.

I am also changing the ram to this: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-PC3-12800-1600mHz-CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B/dp/B004QBUL1C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414897392&sr=8-1&keywords=Corsair+ram

That was really my only issue. Danks Silverfox.


EDIT: Would you mind checking out the other few links here, and giving me a bit of insight to whether or not I'm in the clear?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QBUL1C/?tag=bestmemory-20 - Memory
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0088PUEPK/?tag=besthdds-20 - HDD
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00607JNIM/?tag=thowisguy-20 - Power Supply

Also, could I (and is it a good idea to) substitute the processor, motherboard and RAM for the following?

RAM
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-PC3-12800-1600mHz-CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B/dp/B004QBUL1C/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1393878642&sr=1-1&keywords=corsair+vengeance+8gb

CPU

http://www.amazon.com/AMD-A6-6400K-Dual-Core-Processor-AD640KOKHLBOX/dp/B00CPLGFM4/ref=pd_sim_pc_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=0RBKFE3C6PG8MANKPYX9

Motherboard

http://www.amazon.com/MSI-Socket-MicroATX-Motherboard-FM2-A75MA-E35/dp/B009HP42HQ/ref=pd_bxgy_pc_img_y

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-PC3-12800-1600mHz-CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B/dp/B004QBUL1C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1314748582&sr=8-2

G.Skill Ares 2x4GB CAS9 1600 MHz RAM- 65$

Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB CAS9 1600 MHz RAM- 73$

ok are these the same?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QBUL1C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BjCaAb646KA2B

https://m.newegg.com/products/N82E16820233180

Here is a blue one: PCPartPicker Lowest Price http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QBUL1C/?tag=pcpapi-20

Then a black one off amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-240-Pin-Platforms-CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9/dp/B004CRSM4I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395951796&sr=8-1&keywords=corsair+vengeance+8gb

And a black off newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144

Can you show me where it is $60 BNIB? If you do, I will apologize and admit being wrong. I checked the prices before posting, but hey if I am wrong I will apologize and accept that I am wrong.

edit: please just show me a BNIB $60 2x4gb Corsair Vengeance RAM. So either I can accept my mistake and look stupid for going off on you. Or you can just accept that you were wrong.