Ultimate RAM Showdown!

[skitsofrenic]

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!

 

[pcangeldust]

get the low profile corsair vengeance

 

[skitsofrenic]

Come on guys I need the experienced guys to shine some light on this for me o_o!!

 

[nikorr]

Sniper Series is at 1.25v, so more people get 1.5v for 1155, and 1155 is really popular nowadays, so it sells more. And it might be on the market longer.

I always had great experience with Corsair, so Corsair Vengeance 1600 Cas9 1.5v is it!

 

[skitsofrenic]

Sniper Series is at 1.25v, so more people get 1.5v for 1155, and 1155 is really popular nowadays, so it sells more. And it might be on the market longer.

I always had great experience with Corsair, so Corsair Vengeance 1600 Cas9 1.5v is it!

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

 

[nikorr]

It depends on CPU what it wants. 2500K or 2600K wants 1.5 for example.

 

[skitsofrenic]

It depends on CPU what it wants. 2500K or 2600K wants 1.5 for example.

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?

 

[truegenius]

you can get a 1600mhz cl7 ram and are same in price and perform better

a 1.25v ram provide more headroom to overclock in comparison to 1.5v

 

[skitsofrenic]

you can get a 1600mhz cl7 ram and are same in price and perform better

a 1.25v ram provide more headroom to overclock in comparison to 1.5v

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

 

[truegenius]

[:truegenius]
yes they are expensive
but they are still cheap (4gb cl7 =40$), and are good for overclocking too

 

[skitsofrenic]

Oh ok I thought u said they were same price xD

Do you think cl7 is worth the extra cost over cl9?

 

[truegenius]

if you are not on a tight budget then yes
you can get around 2100mhz at cl9 with these (1600 cl7) ram by doing a nice overclocking (directly using 2133 on cl9 may cause some erors)