Help Please: DDR3 1600 (CL8) vs DDR3 2133 (CL9) vs DD3 2133 (CL11)

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fronjohn

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I am trying to decide which of the following will be the best choice

Mushkin Enhanced Blackline (997125R): 11-13-13-31 1.5v $159.99

Mushkin Enhanced Redline (997103): 8-8-8-24 1.5v $162.99

Mushkin Enhanced Redline (997121R): 9-11-11-28 1.65v $187.99



These are the other components i would like to use

CPU: Intel i5 4570

Mobo: Asrock Fata1ty z97x Killer

Video: GTX 650 Ti (until I upgrade)

PS: Antec EarthWatts 80+ Plat. 650w


 
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2133/9 is prob the best bet (and is better performance than 2133/11 - lower CL is tighter/faster), 2400 may just be too much as mentioned, since you can't OC the the CPU and it may well be needed to run at 2400 unless you go sloppy (loose) timings which will then run slower than the 2133/9 or even 2133/10 sticks
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Is there any benefit to of using 1.5v opposed to 1.65v, other than less power usage? And I know this is a really noob question to ask but dodo certain brands preform better than others?
 
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If you want higher speed, you'll have to increase voltage which simply isn't an issue. No there's no real world difference in 1.5v and 1.65v as it only affects ocing speed by a bit which we've already got with 2400mhz which is enough for any app.

Some brands OC better than others. I always go with Corsair/gskill/crucial/adata/mushkil/patriot for memory sticks :)
 
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Will I notice a big difference using 2133/11 vs 2133/9? I ask because I wonder is it worth the cost difference. Also would it be noticeable performance loss by not using 2400? Thank you so so much for all help that you all have given, I really appreciate it.
 
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2133/9 is prob the best bet (and is better performance than 2133/11 - lower CL is tighter/faster), 2400 may just be too much as mentioned, since you can't OC the the CPU and it may well be needed to run at 2400 unless you go sloppy (loose) timings which will then run slower than the 2133/9 or even 2133/10 sticks
 
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Ok I think I will purchase the 2133/9. Thank you so much. Now I just need to make sure that MoBo is worth getting because it's on sale. I kinda wanted the Asus maximus VII but being that I am not going to be OCing (even after I upgrade the CPU), I wonder is it worth it. Any I know this is the wrong forum for that topic, but thank you again.
 
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fronjohn

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I just saw this as I was about to check out.

Mushkin Enhanced Redline 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop MemoryModel 997170R

9-10-10-28 @ 1.6v $169.99

That's better right because the timings are closer, correct? And LESS money :) ?
 
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