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Need advices to buy Memory

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September 29, 2014 7:59:48 AM

Hello everyone, I didn't notice that there was RAM compatibility with CPU. I think it was only with Motherboard but no.

So I already took an Asus Z97-Pro motherboard (up to 3200MHz OC Memory) and a Intel i7-4790K processor (compatible up to 1600MHz memory on the ARK Intel website).

I have one question about memory : would it be better to take CORSAIR Vengeance Pro CMY16GX3M2A2133C11 or CMY16GX3M2A1600C9 ? The two have similar price, and have Intel XMP.

Thanks a lot for your help :wahoo: 

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September 29, 2014 8:03:46 AM

Get the one with CAS Latency of 9,so this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
But I prefer this kinda RAM:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Much cheaper,but same quality. ;) 
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September 29, 2014 8:21:31 AM

That was my first idea, but I doubt everytime I see something else on the Internet.. And the reason why I choose Corsair is because in my country, it's cheaper. You can see it here: http://www.toppreise.ch/grp3_2097.html?view=ngf&def=25#...

Thanks for your opinion, and if you still have other answers, it will be helpful..
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September 29, 2014 8:33:26 AM

If it's cheaper,then get the Corsair RAM. :) 
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September 30, 2014 9:59:57 AM

I think it goes higher frequency=faster,lower CAS= quicker.
So the lower the CAS Latency,the quicker the RAM is gonna be(in terms of responding to your commands) if I'm right.
I would PERSONALLY get a set of 1866 MHz/CL9 RAM,because that's the sweet spot for gaming and even for editing.
Oh,and I forgot to tell you,8GB of RAM is enough for gaming,get 16 if you do editing.
BUT it's not a very noticable difference,so you can get whatever you like.
BUT as I said,I would get any RAM,as long as it has a CL of 9. :) 
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