What is the better memory?

jpd1977uk · 21 Aug 2011 at 17:15

Kingston HyperX Blu 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit
- Kingston Hyper-X Blu KHX1600C9AD3B1K2/4G
- 4GB Kit - 2x 2GB Modules
- DDR3-1600
- CL9
- 1.5v
- 240pin

Corsair XMS3 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit
- 4GB memory kit (2 x 2GB) for use with Dual Channel DDR3 Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors
- 1600MHz
- Latency of 9-9-9-24 for maximum reliability and performance
- Intel XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) Support
- XMS Heat Spreader
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
- Sandybridge compatible (use sub 1.60v)

cmndr_andi · 21 Aug 2011 at 17:19

Hi there,

They will perform identically at rated frequency/timings, however I would go for the Kingston kit as it is a bit cheaper at the moment.

Plec · 21 Aug 2011 at 17:25

As above - both kits have proven track records of running sub 1.58V (ideal for SB when overlocking) and as andi has pointed out the Kingstons get the vote as they're great value at the moment.

Tekgun · 23 Aug 2011 at 13:36

Anyone know what the rest of the default timings are on the Kingstons?

stulid · 23 Aug 2011 at 14:19

Tekgun said:
Anyone know what the rest of the default timings are on the Kingstons?

CL9-9-9-27

http://www.kingston.com/hyperx/products/blu.asp

Tekgun · 23 Aug 2011 at 14:35

Thanks