Cant choose which RAM to get; 16gb ddr3

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Hey, recently i've ordered these: Corsair 16GB KIT DDR3 1600MHz CL9 Vengeance Pro

But i found out i cant fit them into my PC because of my CPU cooler... So now iam looking for low profile replacement and so far ive been thinking of these:

Corsair 16GB KIT DDR3 1866MHz CL10 Vengeance Low profile ( 2x8gb )

Kingston 16GB KIT DDR3 1600MHz CL9 HyperX Anniversary Edition ( 2x8gb )

Kingston 16GB KIT DDR3 1866MHz CL9 HyperX XMP Predator Series ( 4x4gb )


All i know is that i should be looking for lowest CL possible, and preferably 2x8gb i guess ?

Primary use for the PC is gaming just for info :p
My motherboard is: MSI Z87-GD65 gaming.

I have no idea if i should go for 1600MHz or rather 1866 or so..

Please help me there a bit :)
 
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You should have stated the HEIGHT that the cooler allows the DDR3 RAM to be.

CL vs Frequency:
Be aware that LOW TIMINGS are better if comparing the same frequency, but not necessarily when comparing CL9 @1600MHz, to CL10 @1866MHz. In this instance, I'd probably recommend the higher FREQUENCY instead.

8GB vs 16GB:
Be aware that more than 8GB is pointless for gaming, so unless you have a SPECIFIC need it's a waste. I use it for VIDEO EDITING, but in between sessions I set my PC to monitor RAM usage and I never, ever once maxed out my 8GB when gaming or doing any non-video editing (editing, NOT converting) task.

G.Skill reference above:
I generally recommend G.Skill. There's lots of good RAM sure, but I know they make reliable RAM and I...
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You should have stated the HEIGHT that the cooler allows the DDR3 RAM to be.

CL vs Frequency:
Be aware that LOW TIMINGS are better if comparing the same frequency, but not necessarily when comparing CL9 @1600MHz, to CL10 @1866MHz. In this instance, I'd probably recommend the higher FREQUENCY instead.

8GB vs 16GB:
Be aware that more than 8GB is pointless for gaming, so unless you have a SPECIFIC need it's a waste. I use it for VIDEO EDITING, but in between sessions I set my PC to monitor RAM usage and I never, ever once maxed out my 8GB when gaming or doing any non-video editing (editing, NOT converting) task.

G.Skill reference above:
I generally recommend G.Skill. There's lots of good RAM sure, but I know they make reliable RAM and I don't have the time to do too much additional research.

16GB kit:
I recommend the one in the ABOVE COMMENT.

8GB kits:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231550
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231460
 
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ARCTIC Freezer Xtreme Rev.2 This is the cooler,
130x100x131mm Sizes

I do some video editing from time to time, cant say i wont use 16gb AT ALL, but thx for the info, good to know :)
Now about G.Skill, i seriously cant find that in my country, so its probably unfortunately a NO because iam giving back the RAMs i have right now and going to change them for different ones.

Iam afraid the only possibility are the ones i mentioned, but with your info i should be able to choose now hopefully, so thx for explaining this to me.

So it seems that these Corsair 16GB KIT DDR3 1866MHz CL10 Vengeance Low profile are to be the best ?

Now we still tho havent resolved if its better to have 4x4gb rams or 2x8gb, or if it doesnt really matter unless i want to upgrade in future which i probably dont since 16gb will be more than enough already.
 
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If you are certain 16GB is all you'll use then get a 4x4GB kit. That may be better for troubleshooting. If one of the RAM modules is defective you may also be able to send just one module back (not certain) and still have 8GB usable (2x4GB).

It probably won't matter much.

That Corsair kit you mention just above sounds fine.
 
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