Corsair memory question!

[Captain_Slick]

Hi there, I'm currently in the process of building my new computer, but I can't decide which memory to buy.

There is a number of 2GB DDR2 Corsair kits at the place I'm buying from, and I've narrowed it down to two of them, but I can't work out which is better.

2GB (2x1GB) Corsair TwinX XMS2 DHX, DDR2 PC2-6400 (800), 240 Pins, Non-ECC Unbuffered, CAS 5

Or

2GB (2x1GB) Corsair TwinX XMS2, DDR2 PC2-6400 (800), 240 Pins, Non-ECC Unbuffered, CAS 4-4-4-12

Other than the difference in CAS latency, which is better? The DHX version is slightly cheaper and uses a bulkier heatsink, but it's CAS is slower for some reason?

I'm going to be overclocking with a C2D E6750, and I've got everything else just waiting on the memory...

Any help is much appreciated! ^_^

 

[helmutcheese]

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-124-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=

Both DHX and the tighter timings, it can do 1000mhz with the default timings at 2.1v for many users.

 

[Captain_Slick]

Ah, cool. Thanks for that. Bit too expensive though.

But how would the RAM you linked to compare to Patriot's Extreme Performance 2GB PC2-6400 CL4 Kit? I only say this since the place I'm buying from has it in stock also... better than Corsair for overclockability? The Patriot kit is also pretty cheap, about £30.

 

[helmutcheese]

£56 is too much ?, I remember 1 GB of it cost £140+.

I have tried many diff Memory Brands and always end up back at Corsair.

 

[iKettles]

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-058-GL&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=813