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Hey everyone. I am piecing together my next computer build (gaming) and I am trying to decide on the memory. I have a couple questions that I hope someone can help me with. I am debating between 3 different memory units.

I am looking at this unit - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231548
This has a speed of 1600 with CL 8. Is it worth it to spend 3 more dollars and get this?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231538
This is 1833 with a CL of 8. Would I even notice a difference between these?

I am also considering this memory which has a speed of 1600 with a CL of 9 but it is over 15 bucks cheaper than the other two (when it comes in stock).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820313355
Would I even notice any different between this one and the 2 above? Any help debating between these would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
 
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Tradesman1

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Depends on what you do and what your other hardware is, there would be a slight difference between 1600/9 and 1600/8 in favor of the tighter 8 and a bigger difference between 1600/9 and 1866/8 on that depending on what you do it might be more noticeable
 
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I haven't been able to decide on a CPU/mobo yet. I am doing a semi budget build and am looking really hard at the AMD FX-6300 vs the i3-4130 but I am leaning towards the cheaper AMD. For graphics I have picked GeForce GTX 750 ti or something along a similar level. Does this help any? Thank you for your time.
 
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Another consideration is your motherboard RAM support, so the RAM you choose should be included in the QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for guaranteed compatibility, so this should be your main indicator for buying the RAM make, model and speed. The QVL list is available at your motherboard product page in the Support section.
 
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Tradesman1

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QVLs are actually pretty worthless, they simply test with whatever they have in the facilities at the time, there's no way they could test all the DRAM available so they don't even try, in fact you can often find DRAM they 'tested' with that has been out of production for years i.e. GSkill Flares often show up and haven't seen them on the market in prob over three years or more.
 
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I will definitely be seeking help for motherboard selection once I figure out my CPU direction. The motherboard is the part I know the least about and besides positive or negative reviews I am really at a loss in terms of what is good/bad and what I need/don't need. Basically the only thing I know is if it will fit with the CPU I select or not lol
 
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