Which memory RAM is better?

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aquielisunari

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Better is a subjective term for the most part. They are about equal in my eyes but I prefer Kingston and that's what's been in my PC for a couple of years now. Different specs but same brand.
 
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But one is 2133 and the other is 2400mhz

wouldnt this mean that it would be faster - the 2400 one?
 
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Depends on what you are doing. For gaming? No. For a productivity app like video rendering, *maybe* depending on the program being used and how it reacts to faster memory.
 
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dead_mentor

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Yes, the main purpose is for gaming, so you recommend the 2133 for gaming?
 
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IF the savings are enough. I would not pay say $25 more for 2400 over 2133. However, if you are only talking $5-$10 more, then why not. Who knows if you find down the road you might want to try streaming or video rendering. Again, faster memory can make a difference but only in rare cases does it actually help in games. If you are running a standard 60Hz 1080p monitor, it will do nothing. However moving up to a faster 1080p G-sync or Freesync 144Hz monitor or a higher resolution one, it can help in games. Also FYI generally, tighter timings (lower) mean more to performance than faster speed.
 
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Actually the Kingston 2400mhz one is cheaper/ same price then the Crucial 2133 - in most stores that i find, in that case should I just go for the 2400 one?
 
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Get the Kingston. No-brainer. FYI Crucial actually makes memory module chips. I used to buy memory from them direct years ago. You might find Crucial memory on those Kingston modules (Samsung is another maker).

BTW speaking of that, always buy memory in 2x kit form if you plan on buying two sticks of 8GB. Never buy in single modules because they are never tested to run together. Memory makers can change memory chip suppliers from cycle to cycle and other production variations can even make the same model of memory made at different times not work with another.
 
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dead_mentor

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Thank you so much for your answers, i'll go with the Kingston DDR4 2133 PC4-17000 8GB CL15, then.
But you commented above that if the price was reasonable to go for the Crucial 2400 one.
I was planning of getting 2 sticks of 8gb RAM
 
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dead_mentor

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my bad the Kingston is 2133 , the crucial is 2400*
Sorry for the mistake

which one would you still recommend?
 
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So i guess that still makes the Kingston DDR4 2133 PC4-17000 8GB CL15, the best choice, correct?
 
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