Is This Good RAM?

turkey3_scratch · Mar 25, 2015

I found this RAM at microcenter: http://www.microcenter.com/product/385182/Ballistix_Sport_16GB_DDR3-1600_PC3-12800_CL9_Dual_Channel_Desktop_Memory_Kit_Two_8GB_Memory_Modules

It has a CL of 9 so it seems like it would be good for 1600Mhz. Is this good RAM? I like the price of it and low profile (which I need). I can't go 4x4 I need 2x8.

FreshPineApples · Mar 25, 2015

It's pretty good ram, I use it my self and have no problems.

turkey3_scratch · Mar 25, 2015

FreshPineApples :

Awesome, I think I'll get it. Seems to be the only available low profile 2x8 1600Mhz for a good cost.

JackNaylorPE · Mar 25, 2015

$120 for 16GB of DDR3-1600 CAS 10 versus

$109 - Corsair Vengeance 1600 CAS 9 (High Profile)
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz16gx3m2a1600c9

$115 - Same Crucial Set, save $5
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-memory-bls2kit8g3d1609ds1s00

$115 - Corsair Vengeance Pro (high profile)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233538

$117 Mushkin Blackline Low profile
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/mushkin-memory-997069

$117 GSkill Ripjaws Low Profile
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl10d16gbxl

turkey3_scratch · Mar 26, 2015

Why would I go CAS 10 when I can go 9? The ones you provided above would are either high profile (which I don't want) or have a CAS of 10 instead of the Crucial Ballistix's 9. My 2x2 Corsair Vengeance has 9 and is 1600 (I have 2x2 right now) and it has the exact same timings as the Crucial Ballistix, so that's why I wanted that one.

JackNaylorPE · Mar 26, 2015

Cause they are not CAS 10, they are in fact CAS 9 .... tho partpicker gave me a bum link on the Gskill.... I used the filter for CAS 9 1600 2x8GB" so dunno why it gave that link. Then again, they still claim that 50% of the RAM on "Intel's Certified i5 / i7 RAM Compatibility List" is not compatible, do no surprise.

The reason I also posted the high profiles (and identified them as such) was as a price comparison as an example of what's on the market..... usually , the same exacv RAM with LP is cheaper.

$111 for exact same manufacturer and specs as yours. Get it at Microcenter if you are dead set on paying $9 more.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148545

DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Cas Latency 9
Voltage 1.5V

Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model 997069 .... also CAS 9 ... and again cheaper @ $115 ($117 shipped)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226337

DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Timing 9-9-9-24
Cas Latency 9
Voltage 1.5V

Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 UDIMM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model 997069F ... again $15 cheaper , same specs. Obviously the best buy @ $105.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226612

DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Timing 9-9-9-24
Cas Latency 9
Voltage 1.5V

turkey3_scratch · Mar 26, 2015

I need Microcenter though (kind of needs purchased in a very brief period of time). I'm not going to lose sleep over saving possibly $5, the RAM has 4.8 stars out of 130 reviewers on Microcenter. I realize it may not look the nicest but I want good performance that is equal to previous Corsair Vengeance which has the exact same voltage, timing, and CAS as this.

JackNaylorPE · Mar 26, 2015

If your going to pick it up cause ya need it today, than a trip to MC is ya best bet. Newegg will take till Saturday morning

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