Can't Decide Between These 2 Memory Kits

DSx1if30wn3r · Nov 12, 2013

Hey all,

I am building a new system and can't decide between these two memory:
It is for gaming and general use. However, I do need 16GB of RAM and the price difference between the two below is like $5 with the discount. I have an Asus Z87 Pro Motherboard with an Intel i7 4770K. So which RAM is better?

** G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-1866C9D-16GXM
--- Timing 9-10-9-28
--- Cas Latency 9
--- Voltage 1.5V
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231615

** G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-2133C9D-16GXH
--- Timing 9-11-11
--- Cas Latency 9
--- Voltage 1.6V
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231571

Thank you very much!

Supahos · Nov 12, 2013

The bottom kit is definatly better than the top one, it hs the same CL at a faster speed. If you think you're in a situation where you might need 16gb then you might as well spend the extra $5 to get the faster memory in this situation.

DSx1if30wn3r · Nov 12, 2013

But is it even compatible with my motherboard and CPU? It's 1.6 volts so I don't know it will work.

Supahos · Nov 12, 2013

Yes the Ripjaws Z series were designed for haswell based systems, and particularly Asus boards.

1.6v won't hurt anything but if it bothers you mentally it can easily run at 1866 or 2000 mhz at 1.5v. POSSIBLY even 2133 at 1.5v fi you loosen the first timing to 10

DSx1if30wn3r · Nov 12, 2013

Both of these are Ripjaws X Series though.

Supahos · Nov 12, 2013

Good call got ahead of myself. However,

http://www.gskill.com/en/configurator?manu=29&chip=1307&model=1403

Lots of scrolling but that kit is listed as compatable on gskill's site. So everything should be kosher.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231503

slightly more expensive as it is a 4x4 kit but also an option

gskill support · Nov 12, 2013

DDR3-2133 CL9 is is the better memory kit. In fact, it should be capable of the same specs as the top DDR3-1866 CL9 kit, but not vice versa. Any black RipJaws, X, or Z is the best.

You will be very pleased with the XH model.

Thank you
GSKILL SUPPORT

DSx1if30wn3r · Nov 12, 2013

Thank you all for your support!

Supahos · Nov 12, 2013

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