GA-890GPA-UD3H rev 1.0 Memory recommendation

[AmBrew]

Hey guys I am going to pick up a GA-890GPA-UD3H and a Phenom II x6 1055T for christmas and I'm having a little trouble deciding which memory I should choose to complement it. I don't have any problems with building a pc but I have a problem with selecting the right components and understanding which is best. The box says delivering native support for ddr3 up to 1866mhz. Does that mean I can't use ram over 1866mhz? Also would I notice much difference for gaming with 4x2gb sticks over 2x4gb sticks? What ram would you guys recommend for this board with money not being a issue?

 

[Bocephus]

If money isn't an issue I would have to sat Mushkin redline ridgeback 4 gigs (2x2gig)Mushkin 1333 but not knowing if you're going to be doing some serious overclocking, streaming video and such. No matter what you're going to do you cant go wrong with Mushkin

IMHO...I'd just go with 4 gigs (2x2gig)Mushkin 1333 you really don't need much more to just play games. with the money you saved on the RAM, I'd upgrade to a 1090T 6x core, don't waste money on the 1100T 6x core. Plus, unless I'm mistaken having all your RAM banks filled will put extra resources on your CPU or (Memory controller?) the way it writes to and reads from the ram, slowing it down.

You really dont need more than 4 Gig's of good 1333 RAM (especially when its Mushkin)for playing games unless you're going to be getting serious with overclocking. If you are that changes everything.

 

[AmBrew]

Thanks for the quick reply. At the moment I don't really feel comfortable with overclocking because I have never done it before but once I get it all set up I will update the bios and might have a small tinker with it just to get familiarized. I don't really plan on doing any streaming its just a pure gaming and net surfing rig. I'll take what you have mentioned into account and have a gander at the 2x2g sticks Mushkin have to offer.