Different versions of Corsair CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9. What is the difference

[leslieliang]

I bought my first set of CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 about 2 years ago. They were version 2.12. Checking the DDR3 IC Inquiry, version 2.12 are Elpida IC. I received my second set today and they are version 3.24 (Micron). I've read that because they are different IC, there could be possible compatibility issues. I was wondering which company makes better IC for overclocking, Micron or Elpida? Or if the other IC are better than these two (Hynix? Nanya? etc).

Thanks.

 

[cin19]

When you mix the RAM time to time you will or will not have the problem. But if two of them have same speed/timings then they have less problem or no problem at all. No one know until you put them together.

I don't use the Elpida, but I know micron is very good RAM manufacturer.

 

[leslieliang]

When you mix the RAM time to time you will or will not have the problem. But if two of them have same speed/timings then they have less problem or no problem at all. No one know until you put them together.

I don't use the Elpida, but I know micron is very good RAM manufacturer.

I also have reason to believe that Micron is a reliable manufacturer of IC as they make AMAZING SSDs (Crucial M4). The exact same goes for Samsung (830 & 840 Pro), so I also have reason to believe Samsung IC would be good.

On the other hand, I have never even heard of Elpida. Although I have heard of both Nanya and Hynix, I have no idea of either's performance and reliability records. But I have seen a review of the 1866C9 ver8.16 and they were VERY bad.