Which RAM stick is better?

Which is better?

  • CORSAIR Vengeance

    Votes: 3 60.0%
  • G.SKILL Sniper

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • G.SKILL Ripjaws Series

    Votes: 1 20.0%
  • Other (respond)

    Votes: 1 20.0%

  • Total voters
    5

jcarbelbide

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I was just wondering which RAM stick is better.

CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144

G.SKILL Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBSR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231417

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231311


Or is there one that's even better?
Thanks!
 

clutchc

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More than likely, although those humongoid heat syncs on the memory sticks might be a problem depending on the CPU cooler you are using. And your memory slots look like they are close together. Sometimes slots that close won't accept double sided (DS) RAM. To be absolutely sure there's no issues with memory, it's always best to try to use the tested memory on the board's QVL:
http://www.asrock.com/mb/memory.asp?Model=Z68%20Extreme3%20Gen3
 

clutchc

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It's hard to tell without measuring. Unless you have some reason for purchasing those particular sticks of memory, you may want to find something a bit less huge. Personally, unless you just like the looks, I prefer un-covered memory sticks; no shrouds... uhh... heat syncs.
 

thesnappyfingers

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Probably not dude, I have the a70 cpu cooler, one of the 120 mm fans covers two ram slots.

I have g skill sniper ram and that ram barely fits under the fan and it took some effort.

You could opt for a pull config with your cpu cooler, or you could opt for low profile ram and be done with it, and never have to worry.

to be honest I don't know how necessary heatsinks are for ram, but they do look cool.
 
I don't thing this one will fit... I have a Frio and this one didn't fit into the first slot when the cooler was already in the place. Had to remove it and than place it with 1/4 inch to spare http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233198
20-233-198-TS


so this one -- I don't think so.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144
 

Low profile it is! That would fit.