Ultimate RAM Showdown!

skitsofrenic

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For a Core i5 2500k build, which one would you prefer and why?

Corsair Vengeance 1600 Cas9 1.5v
G.Skill Ripjaw X Series 1600 Cas9 1.5v
G.Skill Sniper Series 1600 Cas9 1.25v

I wanted to go with the Corsair Vengeance because I really do like the Corsair products, but it seems like the heat-sinks on those are just a tad bit too high. Any inputs?

One thing I dont get about Ripjaw X and Sniper Series.. Sniper Series at 1.25v is only $5 more expensive than the Ripjaw X Series. So why do more people get the Ripjaw X Series? Is there something about the Sniper Series, like a downfall(?), that I don't know about?

Lastly, do you think 2133 Cas9 Rams are worth it despite their price? Or should I just go with the 1600 cas9 and spend the extra on other parts?

Thanks to everyone that participates!
 


Oh wait.. i thought lower voltage was better? So 1.5v is better than 1.25?
 


Oh I see!! Thanks for clearing that for me ^^

Soas for ripjaw and vengeance,,

I guess it all comes down to personal preference now, huh?

Veangence seems to be a bigger ram so installing cooler fan and other stuff might be a little problematic... But I still do prefer vengeance just because its corsair lol. Will I be able to find coolers that works with veangence's high profile heat-spreaders?
 


Which ram are you talking about? I see 1600 cas7 rams to be alot more expensive than the cas9 ones.