Do RAM speeds really matter?

[lolage]

I was going to get this ram: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-290-CS

But a friend is getting the same ram but with this spec for an extra £30:

8GB (2x4GB) Corsair DDR3 XMS3, PC3-16000 (2000), Non-ECC Unbuffered, CAS 9-10-9-27, 1.65V

Is it worth it?

 

[cmndr_andi]

May I ask what the system will be used for?

This article and this one are worth a look through.

If the main use is just gaming, then this and this article are much more relevant.

 

[lolage]

Mostly video editing/graphic editing. However my friend is also looking at the same ram but hes gonna be using for gaming mostly so could you by any chance give an answer for both circumstances?

Will take a read of those articles.

Thanks

 

[cmndr_andi]

Ok, if you are video/image editing then there is a very small increase in performance (which imho is not worth it and the money is better spent towards a better CPU, CPU cooler or SSD).

If you are mainly gaming then there is basically no benefit and you are much better off spending the money on a faster graphics card or CPU.

If you need 8GB, then the Corsair XMS3 kit you picked is the best option IMHO.

 

[lolage]

Cool thanks, I'll spend the money on a SSD! Thanks again dude!

 

[Klo]

Cool thanks, I'll spend the money on a SSD! Thanks again dude!

An SSD is a much better spend for gaming, good choice!