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Which memory should I go with? Please help me to decide

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July 29, 2013 11:18:33 PM


1. G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB
DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Timing 9-9-9-24
Cas Latency 9
Voltage 1.5V
Price:$139

2. G.SKILL Trident X Series 16GB
DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Timing 7-8-8-24
Cas Latency 7
Voltage 1.5V
Price:$169

3. G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB
DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900)
Timing 9-10-9-28
Cas Latency 9
Voltage 1.5V
Price:$142

4. G.SKILL Sniper Series 16GB
DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900)
Timing 9-10-9-28
Cas Latency 9
Voltage 1.5V
Price:$136

5. G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB
DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000)
Timing 9-11-11-31
Cas Latency 9
Voltage 1.6V
Price:$159

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July 29, 2013 11:23:46 PM

The fourth set of RAM listed is the best set of RAM on this list.

What are you planning on using this RAM for? RAM timings and frequency are insignificant beyond a point and you would be fine with any RAM that is 1600 Cas 9.

Hope I was able to help!
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July 30, 2013 12:13:23 AM

Get the trident x the best out of the all
Its 7 latency so it would be great
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July 30, 2013 9:24:08 AM

Eyedeology said:
The fourth set of RAM listed is the best set of RAM on this list.

What are you planning on using this RAM for? RAM timings and frequency are insignificant beyond a point and you would be fine with any RAM that is 1600 Cas 9.

Hope I was able to help!

Thank you for the quick reply.
What is the main difference between #3 and #4 (recommended by you)? Their properties look identical... Ripjaw x vs sniper and the rest is the same

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July 30, 2013 9:26:35 AM

Sn1992 said:
Get the trident x the best out of the all
Its 7 latency so it would be great


So you recommend timings over frequency?
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July 30, 2013 9:55:51 AM

Yes i do as in gaming a difference of 200mhz in memory is just a 25mhz increase in gpu
And for good gaming u need good speedy memory
U ll need higher freq memory in case u have an APU
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July 30, 2013 10:11:29 AM

1600mhz or 1866mhz you won't notice the difference in gaming or photoshop.
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July 30, 2013 11:20:23 AM

SR-71 Blackbird said:
1600mhz or 1866mhz you won't notice the difference in gaming or photoshop.


But with the lower latency you will?
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July 30, 2013 11:21:47 AM

You won't notice a real world difference.
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July 30, 2013 11:33:03 AM

SR-71 Blackbird said:
1600mhz or 1866mhz you won't notice the difference in gaming or photoshop.


If to choose more of a budget set, which one from the 2 would u recommend: #1 or #4, as they go for the same price. The cas is still 9 in both, but the timings are still different 9-9-9-24 vs 9-10-9-28. Is that a big difference to chose the lower timings over higher freq?
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July 30, 2013 11:39:41 AM

I prefer the Sniper Series.

Very nice modules , have them in 2 of my builds.

4. G.SKILL Sniper Series 16GB
DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900)
Timing 9-10-9-28
Cas Latency 9
Voltage 1.5V
Price:$136
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July 30, 2013 3:53:44 PM

Well, I guess after I figure out the difference between Ripjaw X (#3) vs Sniper #4, it all comes down to either #2 (suggested by Sn1992) or #4 (suggested by SR-71)... Please help me with the final decision
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July 30, 2013 3:55:39 PM

Pick one or the other you won't notice a difference when installed.
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July 30, 2013 9:15:30 PM

Get the #2 if u want or can go with the sniper as suggested by sr71
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July 30, 2013 9:16:25 PM

Both are good sticks
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