Kingston HyperX vs G.Skill Ripjaws for new build

[bkmvincent]

Hey guys, one of Newegg's shell shocker deals is for Kingston HyperX 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 for $69.99

I originally had the G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 12GB (3 x 4GB) in my cart for $199.99

But now I'm questioning getting 2x of the Kingston for $60 cheaper.

Will I see a difference in performance in my new build with the Kingston RAM? It's considerably cheaper, although 6 sticks instead of 3.

The CPU and mobo:

i7-950
ASUS Sabertooth X58

 

[sadams04]

If you are running at the stock CL9 settings, it won't matter much. Some people are reporting the GSkill will OC / tweak better...

If MicroCenter is an option for you (HyperX 12GB kit for $109) => http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/101055-8-12gb-ddr3-1333-microcenter

Or Buy.com has HyperX 4x2GB for $75. Sell the additional 2GB.. => http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/101074-8-kingston-hyperx-ddr3-4x2gb

 

[bkmvincent]

Yeah I won't be doing any overclocking as it will be a workstation computer.

Also, I'm looking for the 1600 speed, that HyperX is for 1333

I'm also looking for a tri-channel solution, so preferably 3 or 6 sticks.

 

[sadams04]

Good catch! Sorry about that. The 4 x 2GB at Buy.com is 1600 (second link).

 

[bkmvincent]

Good catch! Sorry about that. The 4 x 2GB at Buy.com is 1600 (second link).

No worries


Anyone else have any input? I'd like to make a decision today in case I need to take advantage of the deal if I need to.