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

Simonx123 · Jul 30, 2013

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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Eyedeology · Jul 30, 2013

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!

Sn1992-1361850 · Jul 30, 2013

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

Simonx123 · Jul 30, 2013

Eyedeology :

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

Simonx123 · Jul 30, 2013

Sn1992-1361850 :

So you recommend timings over frequency?

Sn1992-1361850 · Jul 30, 2013

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

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 30, 2013

1600mhz or 1866mhz you won't notice the difference in gaming or photoshop.

Simonx123 · Jul 30, 2013

But with the lower latency you will?

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 30, 2013

You won't notice a real world difference.

Simonx123 · Jul 30, 2013

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?

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 30, 2013

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

Simonx123 · Jul 30, 2013

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

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 30, 2013

Pick one or the other you won't notice a difference when installed.

Sn1992-1361850 · Jul 31, 2013

Get the #2 if u want or can go with the sniper as suggested by sr71

Sn1992-1361850 · Jul 31, 2013

Both are good sticks

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