Kingston Blu Vs Grey?

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Anyone know the differences?

Looking to buy 4x2GB and stuck between the two.

I can get the blu for £4 cheaper. Is the Grey worth the premium?

Both are 1600Mhz DDR3.
 
The Grey ones are designed to fit the humongous air coolers that are popular, they use a different heat spreader than the blu. Think heat spreader like the corsair vengeance but low profile. Other than that they're the same.
 
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5UB said:
I think it is just the colour, but someone may prove me wrong. :)
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The Genesis ones, grey and the ones with no colour mentioned have a different heat spreader and are XMP certified (not that that does anything you can't do yourself). The 'Blu' ones have the old heat spreader and aren't.
 
Kingston HyperX Blu 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (KHX1600C9AD3B1K2/4G)
Datasheet for KHX1600C9AD3B1K2/4G

Kingston HyperX Genesis Grey 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (KHX1600C9D3X2K2/4GX)
XMP 9-9-9-27 1.65V
Datasheet for KHX1600C9D3X2K2/4GX

Also Note that there is a difference between the /4G and the /4GX, where the X is an intel XMP designator.

Choose 'X' Part Numbers For Intel XMP-Certified Memory

Looking to build the ultimate high-performance PC? Choose certified Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules for your rig. XMP-certified components are put through a series of rigorous tests to ensure the best possible user experience. Kingston's Intel XMP modules are easy to find — just look for an “X” at the end of the part number.
Learn more at intel.com/personal/gaming/extremememory.htm

See Kingston part number decoder.
 
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I swear I posted in here?

Anyway, the blu's are entry gamers level, genesis (blue or grey) are enthusiast and tend to be cheaper in higher quantities (currently....and if you like really hurry up, the genesis blue are £60 for 16GB on the daily advent special offers), it should have been yesterday, but its still coming up for me.
 
Rik1254 said:
I swear I posted in here?

Anyway, the blu's are entry gamers level, genesis (blue or grey) are enthusiast and tend to be cheaper in higher quantities (currently....and if you like really hurry up, the genesis blue are £60 for 16GB on the daily advent special offers), it should have been yesterday, but its still coming up for me.
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Don't need 16GB unfortunately... way overkill. Picked up the 8GB at £35.99. Royal fail unfortunately will be delivering it :(
 
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