DDR3 1333mhz cl=9 vs. DDR3 1066mhz cl=7

[hailcanadien]

So, I want to upgrade the memory in my HP pavilion (dm4 series) and I narrowed it down to these two kits. The only problem is, I have no clue which one I want... I know lower cl is better for gamin (which I do quite often) but higher mhz wouldn't hurt either. Which package should I choose for better performance? Or if you think both are bad, what would you recommend me to get?


Module Size: 8GB Kit (4GBx2)
Package: 204-pin SODIMM
Feature: DDR3 PC3-10600
Specs: DDR3 PC3-10600 • CL=9 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR3-1333 • 1.35V • 512Meg x 64 •

OR

Module Size: 8GB Kit (4GBx2)
Package: 204-pin SODIMM
Feature: DDR3 PC3-8500
Specs: DDR3 PC3-8500 • CL=7 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR3-1066 • 1.5V • 512Meg x 64 •

 

[Chainzsaw]

According to this:

http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=Pavilion%20dm4%20(Intel%20DDR3)&Cat=RAM

Either should be fine. It appears your laptop supports 1.35 and 1.5V.

I would go with the CL=7 version though that you listed. It doesnt provde as much bandwidth as the first set you listed, but should talk to your processor a bit quicker due to the lower timings.

Although the crucial website reccomends the first one ram set you mentioned (with similar timings and voltage).

 

[beenthere]

With DDR3 RAM the frequency and latency mean almost nothing in performance so buy whichever one is cheapest.

 

[hailcanadien]

With DDR3 RAM the frequency and latency mean almost nothing in performance so buy whichever one is cheapest.

so there would be no noticeable difference?