4x4GB vs 2x8GB

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On your mobo everything runs dual channel - 2 sticks or 4, 2 sticks is ever so slightly faster as all only uses the 2 lanes to the slots vs 4, 2 sticks is also less stress on the MC 9Memory controller and may well use slightly less voltage to the MC - 2x8GB is the preferable config
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Depends on if your motherboard supports Dual Channel or Quad Channel RAM sets (see socket 2011 for Quad Channel support). But generally your better off with 2 x 8 gb's for most peoples needs using Socket 1156, 1155, 1150, AM2, AM3, FM2, FM3, etc.
 
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The switch to dual channel boosts speed but not by a whole lot, quad even less. Personally I've never been able to feel the difference though benchmarks did hint at a tiny speed increase. Just make sure you go with reliable RAM, then I'd go with what's cheaper that. As a slight side note other than some things loading faster 16Gb isn't really needed.
 
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Cool, thanks for the recommendations.
I know this is slightly stupid but i like the Vengeance Pro's because of the style, I will be building in the New corsair graphite 230 T in the Rebel orange color, so i am staying with the Red-orange theme.
 
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On your mobo everything runs dual channel - 2 sticks or 4, 2 sticks is ever so slightly faster as all only uses the 2 lanes to the slots vs 4, 2 sticks is also less stress on the MC 9Memory controller and may well use slightly less voltage to the MC - 2x8GB is the preferable config
 
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Only thing to consider when buying RAM with HIGH HEAT SPREADERS is that you won't have much/any room for aftermarket air cooling CPU HSF's. This is why I only recommend RAM sets with LOW PROFILE heat spreaders, unless the individual is using water cooling.
 
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That's the memory timing. Quickie version is basically how long it takes for the RAM to respond to a memory request. The problem is these numbers tend to be useless unless the ENTIRE set of timings is giving. Timings vary on speed and there are a number of timings that affect the overall speed, but manufacturers tend to give quote the numbers that look best. Don't get too hung up on them, timing doesn't matter in most cases.
 
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When looking for DRAM you want the best combo of high freq to low CAS/CL you can get i.e. if choices are 1600/11 or 1600/9 want the high low or the 1600/9....for performance DRAM look for

1600/7 1866/8 2133/9 2400/10 2666/11

for more or less basic DRAM look to

1600/9 1866/9 2133/10 2400/11 2666/12

then if you can't find something in basic or better above say all you see is 1866/10 then drop to 1600/9 or 8 / performance will be near same, I myself won't buy sticks that have worse freq/CL combos as shown in basic DRAM
 
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Yeah that is pretty much my thoughts. The set I listed is pretty good for the $ and if your OC'ing the faster RAM is usually easier to OC from the stock 1600 mHz (not always, but it helps).
 
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Alright will do! Thanks a lot guys. I have been on this website a bunch, just for facts and what GPU is best for what situation... but never actually thought of joining. Ha, I am very happy I did.
 
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