16gb Ram: 2 x 8gb or 4 x 4gb

[Qpak]

Mb: Asrock Z77 extreme4
CPU: i5 3570k (ivy bridge)

Ram: G.Skill TridentX 16GB DDR3 CL10 2400MHz
4 sticks of 4gb or 2 sticks of 8gb? which formation gives better results? Are they the same under default 2400mHz? What if i plan to OC?
Intel says "Up to dual channel DDR3-1600" can you please explain what exactly it refers to?


http://www.memoryc.ie/products/description/16GB_G_Skill_DDR3_PC3_19200_2400MHz_Trident_X_Series_CL10-10_12_12_31-Dual_Channel_kit/index.html
http://www.memoryc.com/computermemory/ddr3ram/16gbgskillpc319200tridentx2400mhzquadkit.html
IMHO having all 4 slots covered looks better

 

[THE UNKNOWN]

Go with 2x8GB you'll have 2 empty solts for future upgrade

 

[THE UNKNOWN]

Its easier to set high clocks with 2 sticks
than 4 sticks

 

[THE UNKNOWN]

DDR3-1600MHZ means your CPU supports upto 1600mhz anything over that is overclocking

 

[Qpak]

Cant they both OC to 2800? Wont i get the same performance?

 

[THE UNKNOWN]

www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?Model=Z77%20Extreme4&cat=Specifications

Your MOBO supports upto 2800+ OC

 

[Qpak]

Lets say i do have both setups OCed at 2800mhz which one will perform better 4x4 or 2x8?

 

[THE UNKNOWN]

imo going over 1600mhz is gain of very little performance and i suggest you 2x8GB that because of future upgrading and its eaiser to set high clock compare to 4x4gb

 

[Qpak]

imo going over 1600mhz is gain of very little performance and i suggest you 2x8GB that because of future upgrading and its eaiser to set high clock compare to 4x4gb

Is there any valid review that indicates that? Should i choose a Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB CL7 and OC it at 1866 or G.Skill Ripjaws Z 16GB CL10 2133MHz and OC it at 2400 (same price)

4 sticks of 4gb or 2 sticks of 8gb? which formation gives better results? Lets say i do have both setups OCed at 2800mhz which one will perform better 4x4 or 2x8? (none seem to be able to answer this particular question)

 

[THE UNKNOWN]

Go with Corsair because it has CL7
2x8GB is good compare to 4x4GB

 

[THE UNKNOWN]

Is there any valid review that indicates that? Should i choose a Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB CL7 and OC it at 1866 or G.Skill Ripjaws Z 16GB CL10 2133MHz and OC it at 2400 (same price)

4 sticks of 4gb or 2 sticks of 8gb? which formation gives better results? Lets say i do have both setups OCed at 2800mhz which one will perform better 4x4 or 2x8? (none seem to be able to answer this particular question)

as i said already 2x8 is better because of future upgrade + easy to set higher clock than 4x4gb + better air flow + less heat