DDR3 RAM upgrade for Asus P8Z77-V LX - Expensive???

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Apr 5th, 2020 1:25 pm

djemzine [OP]: Deal Expert; Jun 15, 2011; 42344 posts; 6729 upvotes

Apr 5th, 2020 1:25 pm

DDR3 RAM upgrade for Asus P8Z77-V LX - Expensive???

Hey folks! Happy Sunday! Hope all are well!

So I am looking to upgrade my current RAM of 16GB DDR3 @ 1333Mhz on my custom rig from 2012. The motherboard is an Asus P8Z77-V LX and hasn't failed me yet. *Knock on wood*

I am looking to upgrade to 32GB of RAM, which will be a configuration of 4 x 8GB sticks of RAM. Here are the specs of the motherboard for the RAM capacity, etc. I need the RAM upgrade as I am noticing some lag recently, especially running multiple VMs and some infected with Malware lol.

4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

Why is 32GB RAM so expensive for DDR3? Cheapest is $199.99 + taxes for G Skill at Canada Computers. I checked PC Partpicker Canada, and the cheapest is $209 CDN.

https://www.canadacomputers.com/product ... _id=047564

Is there 32GB RAM that I can find for less than $200 before taxes?

Thx guys! Stay safe!

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Apr 5th, 2020 1:46 pm

audit13: Deal Expert; Feb 24, 2003; 17231 posts; 3473 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 5th, 2020 1:46 pm

You current configuration has 4 x 4?

Apr 5th, 2020 1:47 pm

thriftshopper: Deal Fanatic; Jul 7, 2017; 6072 posts; 2684 upvotes; SW corner of the cou…

Apr 5th, 2020 1:47 pm

Obsolete stuff is always expensive new. Might be able to get o.k. used prices. Even cheaper if you can use RDIMMs.

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Apr 5th, 2020 2:06 pm

M1K3Z0R: Deal Fanatic; May 11, 2009; 5671 posts; 2250 upvotes; Debtario

Apr 5th, 2020 2:06 pm

I was looking for some DDR3 to top off my system as well, seems the going rate is about $40+ per 8GB on the used market, locally anyway.

Seems to be really popular on ebay as well, always got outbid to crazy amounts like $120 CAD + shipping on 2 x 8GB 1600Mhz sticks. Gave up and sticking with what I have for now.

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Apr 5th, 2020 3:49 pm

ES_Revenge: Deal Expert; Mar 23, 2004; 28723 posts; 9171 upvotes

Apr 5th, 2020 3:49 pm

First off how many DIMMs do you have in there now?

Secondly, don't buy new parts for a years-old machine if you don't have to. Buy used, could be cheaper. With RAM you're not really looking at something that wears out. Do a MEMTEST* after purchase and you're fine. If used prices are outta wack then you're kind of SOL though, sorry.

*Note that the row-hammer test or whatever will produce errors on the vast majority of DDR3, but all the other tests will be fine. I think MEMTEST even tells you about that. This is one of those tests the ECC snobs use to point out why you "need" to use server boards/CPUs and ECC RAM as nothing else will do

Apr 5th, 2020 4:04 pm

djemzine [OP]: Deal Expert; Jun 15, 2011; 42344 posts; 6729 upvotes

Apr 5th, 2020 4:04 pm

ES_Revenge wrote: ↑ First off how many DIMMs do you have in there now?

Secondly, don't buy new parts for a years-old machine if you don't have to. Buy used, could be cheaper. With RAM you're not really looking at something that wears out. Do a MEMTEST* after purchase and you're fine. If used prices are outta wack then you're kind of SOL though, sorry.

*Note that the row-hammer test or whatever will produce errors on the vast majority of DDR3, but all the other tests will be fine. I think MEMTEST even tells you about that. This is one of those tests the ECC snobs use to point out why you "need" to use server boards/CPUs and ECC RAM as nothing else will do

4 DIMM Slots. I'll check for used.

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Apr 5th, 2020 4:09 pm

djemzine [OP]: Deal Expert; Jun 15, 2011; 42344 posts; 6729 upvotes

Apr 5th, 2020 4:09 pm

audit13 wrote: ↑ You current configuration has 4 x 4?

Correct

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Apr 5th, 2020 4:39 pm

ES_Revenge: Deal Expert; Mar 23, 2004; 28723 posts; 9171 upvotes

Apr 5th, 2020 4:39 pm

djemzine wrote: ↑Correct

Yeah that's what I meant, not how many slots but how many populated. If you have four already yeah you are stuck buying all new DIMMs instead of just adding. On the plus side you can sell your old stuff and recoup some of the cost.

Apr 5th, 2020 4:48 pm

djemzine [OP]: Deal Expert; Jun 15, 2011; 42344 posts; 6729 upvotes

Apr 5th, 2020 4:48 pm

ES_Revenge wrote: ↑ Yeah that's what I meant, not how many slots but how many populated. If you have four already yeah you are stuck buying all new DIMMs instead of just adding. On the plus side you can sell your old stuff and recoup some of the cost.

Exactly. Have to see who can buy these haha. No luck in finding used - both BST and Kijiji haha. Guess I am stuck to buying new then. Unfortunately I think 16GB has become old on my system. I notice the lag on my VMs and on my PC for the past few months.

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Apr 6th, 2020 6:45 am

audit13: Deal Expert; Feb 24, 2003; 17231 posts; 3473 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 6th, 2020 6:45 am

With 4 slots, you have the option of going from 16 to 24 to 32.

I'll have to check my parts bin for ram.

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Apr 6th, 2020 8:10 am

shabby: Deal Addict; Jul 2, 2001; 4437 posts; 1761 upvotes; GTA

Apr 6th, 2020 8:10 am

djemzine wrote: ↑ Is there 32GB RAM that I can find for less than $200 before taxes?

Kijiji is your only hope.

Apr 6th, 2020 9:49 am

djemzine [OP]: Deal Expert; Jun 15, 2011; 42344 posts; 6729 upvotes

Apr 6th, 2020 9:49 am

audit13 wrote: ↑ With 4 slots, you have the option of going from 16 to 24 to 32.

I'll have to check my parts bin for ram.

Thanks. Yup I have 4x4GB now. If I go the 32GB route, then 4x8GB.

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Apr 6th, 2020 9:49 am

djemzine [OP]: Deal Expert; Jun 15, 2011; 42344 posts; 6729 upvotes

Apr 6th, 2020 9:49 am

shabby wrote: ↑ Kijiji is your only hope.

Seems like it. So far nothing.

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Apr 6th, 2020 10:29 am

djemzine [OP]: Deal Expert; Jun 15, 2011; 42344 posts; 6729 upvotes

Apr 6th, 2020 10:29 am

This guy must be crazy! Asking $300 for a full Kingston set of 32GB RAM

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-computer-compon ... 1494061573

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Apr 6th, 2020 11:01 am

coilz: Deal Addict; Jul 26, 2004; 3842 posts; 1046 upvotes

Apr 6th, 2020 11:01 am

Look out for combo deals too, people usually sell their cpu/mobo/ram together . At worst you end up with a backup board you got to sell...... might even end up with an upgrade to a i7 4790 or something to that degree.

As an aside, are you running an i7 3770 with your Z77 board?

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Apr 6th, 2020 1:19 pm

djemzine [OP]: Deal Expert; Jun 15, 2011; 42344 posts; 6729 upvotes

Apr 6th, 2020 1:19 pm

coilz wrote: ↑ Look out for combo deals too, people usually sell their cpu/mobo/ram together . At worst you end up with a backup board you got to sell...... might even end up with an upgrade to a i7 4790 or something to that degree.

As an aside, are you running an i7 3770 with your Z77 board?

Thanks for the tid bit

I am running an i5 2500K with the Z77 board.

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Apr 10th, 2020 9:18 pm

akito925: Deal Guru; Jan 11, 2004; 10020 posts; 877 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 10th, 2020 9:18 pm

becareful, some motherboards dont like 8 gig ram sticks from ddr3 era. good place would be aliexpress!

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000032 ... hweb201603_

I just retired my i7 3770k, but is now a server, 16gigs ram, great mobo. and I'd kept 2 backboards just incase. and the system still runs soild.

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