A-Data Vs G.Skill DDR4 Ram

[Mbarmem]

Which one would you recommend for my gaming pc.
1. G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory CAS 15@$149.99
2. A-Data XPG Z1 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2800 Memory CAS 17 @$139.99

 

[C12Friedman]

I would get the Adata 4x4GB kit to take advantage of quad channel function. The Adata kit is slightly more responsive at 12.142ns vs the 12.5ns response of the GSkill kit. Just what I would do personally.

 

[brispuss]

What is the model of the motherboard? And which CPU?

 

[Mbarmem]

What is the model of the motherboard? And which CPU?

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor
Motherboard: Asus RAMPAGE V EXTREME EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard

 

[brispuss]

Thank you!

Basically what C12Friedman said is correct, in that quad channel memory (4 modules) is the better choice here for the system to provide maximum memory bandwidth.

Although the A-Data memory is fine, some suggested alternative quad channel memory which should provide better performance than the A-Data memory are -

G.Skill DDR4 4 x 4 GB @ 2800 CAS 16

Mushkin DDR4 4 x 4 GB @ 2800 CAS 15

Kingston DDR4 4 x 4 GB @ 2800 CAS 14

However, for increased performance (reduced CAS), there is a price increase associated with this.

So, is performance more important, or is price more important? If performance is more important, then perhaps the Kingston memory is the best choice. But if price is more important, then the A-Data memory is the best choice.

 

[Mbarmem]

Thank you!

Basically what C12Friedman said is correct, in that quad channel memory (4 modules) is the better choice here for the system to provide maximum memory bandwidth.

Although the A-Data memory is fine, some suggested alternative quad channel memory which should provide better performance than the A-Data memory are -

G.Skill DDR4 4 x 4 GB @ 2800 CAS 16

Mushkin DDR4 4 x 4 GB @ 2800 CAS 15

Kingston DDR4 4 x 4 GB @ 2800 CAS 14

However, for increased performance (reduced CAS), there is a price increase associated with this.

So, is performance more important, or is price more important? If performance is more important, then perhaps the Kingston memory is the best choice. But if price is more important, then the A-Data memory is the best choice.

Thanks a lot for your response. I'm low on Budget so i'll probably go with the A-Data Ram.

 

[brispuss]

Fair enough! And you are welcome!