Which one shall I get?

CBrooksC · 17 Mar 2011 at 09:45

I dunno what the difference between these are which is better?
1 or 2?

1 - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-257-CS
2 - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-203-CS

Thank you

ReAPeR101 · 17 Mar 2011 at 09:54

Corsair XMS3 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CMX4GX3M2A1600C9) [CMX4GX3M2A1600C9]

Corsair XMS3 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-10666C8 1333MHz Dual-Channel (CMX4GX3M2A1333C8) [CMX4GX3M2A1333C8]

I have number 2, and is very good

The difference is the speed 1333Mhz >> 1600Mhz

CBrooksC · 17 Mar 2011 at 10:00

I'm guessing then that the 1600mhz is better then LOL. see that confusing because it's cheaper LOL

ewarwoowar · 17 Mar 2011 at 10:04

The 1600mhz is cas9 and the 1333mhz is cas8

These are timings between instructions (I think) and the difference is absolute minimal really

Admiral Huddy · 17 Mar 2011 at 10:09

Correct the benefits of higher frequency ram far out way those of the latency.

I notice the description for the first link is wrong..

So not only do you get to run your Intel Core i5 or Core i7 dual channel memory system at 1600MHz but with these tight Latency timings your system

Should be 1333MHz.

This may help you understand better
http://www.huddysworld.co.uk/index....-ddr3&catid=40:techie-talk-hardware&Itemid=72

CBrooksC · 17 Mar 2011 at 10:09

What does cas 9 and 8 mean?