Memory specs question

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Hi guys. I recently bought a dual channel 8GB (2x4) kit in America. I'm pretty new to building computers so don't know much about this stuff. It was kind of an impulse buy. I just wanted to check if they're decent specs and if I got a good price for them.

Patriot Division 2 Viper Extreme 8GB (2x4)
DD3 1600MHz (8-9-8-24)
1.65V

I got it for £37 but there's supposed to be a $10 rebate which would take it down to £31, but I need to look into seeing if I can do that from here - not sure.

How are the specs on those sticks? Is 8-9-8-24 any good? How does it compare to sticks equally priced here? Is it worth overclocking these?

Thanks.

 

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You can buy 8GB of 9-9-9-24 1600MHz RAM at OcUK for £42.

You've saved a few quid but you won't notice any real world difference with the timings.

Likewise overclocking RAM makes very little real world difference.

If the RAM is for a Sandy Bridge system then it's more important it runs at closer to 1.5V than what the speed and timings are.

Thanks, just the answers I was looking for.

With regards to the voltage, I also bought a retail 2500K there (£135 ). What exactly are we talking about here? What are the consequences of having 1.65V ram? Can I lower this? Should I lower it if I can?

 

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Also, which is better 9-9-9-24 or 8-9-8-24? I'm not that bothered tbh, just for reference purposes. Thanks.

 

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Thanks, very helpful.