I am building a new configuration based on:
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955
M/B: GIGABYTE GA-MA790XT-UD4P
Given that I wish to install 4GB (2x2GB) of DDR3 RAM, I have the 5 possible options (the price mentioned is the product price in my market in US$ equivalent):
1. OCZ Platinum 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 7-7-7-24 $160
2. OCZ Gold 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 9-9-9-26 $92
3. CORSAIR XMS3 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 9-9-9-24 $112
4. CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 9-9-9-24 $84
5. G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 9-9-9-24 $79
What is the most important parameter I should look at: Frequency (1333 or 1600 ?) or Cas Latency (7 or 9 ?) ?
Typically, will I see any difference when using my system if I choose 1600 or 1333 ?
Same question, if I choose CL 7 or CL 9 ?
I am not very knowledgeable at selecting RAM, and all those parameters are confusing to me, so could you help me selecting the right set of RAM, given that the price factor comes into consideration too ?
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955
M/B: GIGABYTE GA-MA790XT-UD4P
Given that I wish to install 4GB (2x2GB) of DDR3 RAM, I have the 5 possible options (the price mentioned is the product price in my market in US$ equivalent):
1. OCZ Platinum 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 7-7-7-24 $160
2. OCZ Gold 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 9-9-9-26 $92
3. CORSAIR XMS3 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 9-9-9-24 $112
4. CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 9-9-9-24 $84
5. G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 9-9-9-24 $79
What is the most important parameter I should look at: Frequency (1333 or 1600 ?) or Cas Latency (7 or 9 ?) ?
Typically, will I see any difference when using my system if I choose 1600 or 1333 ?
Same question, if I choose CL 7 or CL 9 ?
I am not very knowledgeable at selecting RAM, and all those parameters are confusing to me, so could you help me selecting the right set of RAM, given that the price factor comes into consideration too ?