Which Set of RAM Should I Go For?

GuiltySpark · Apr 5, 2009

Hello everyone,

I'm so close to buying my new build now, I just need a bit of advice on the RAM.

Should I go for:

A) 6GB (3x2GB) Corsair Dominator DDR3, PC3-12800 (1600), 240 Pin, Non-ECC Unbuffered, CAS 8, DHX, EPP

or

B) 6GB (3x2GB) Corsair XMS3 DDR3, PC3-12800 (1600MHz), 240 Pin, Non-ECC Unbuffered, CAS 9-9-9-24

The RAM will be used in an i7 920 build with the Asus P6T Deluxe V2.

Thanks guys!

mindless728 · Apr 6, 2009

i don't think you will see any difference between the two in terms of speed, so, i would go for the cheaper one

xthekidx · Apr 6, 2009

Corsair ram is overpriced. Look for Mushkin, G skill or OCZ ram. You will pay less and get faster ram.

GuiltySpark · Apr 6, 2009

OCZ RAM like this one?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-129-OC&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=

xthekidx · Apr 6, 2009

I'd get this one, you have to wait a couple weeks for it though:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-155-OC&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1389

That other kit is decent too.

JPunisher · Apr 6, 2009

Well, I personally love G.skill products.

I don't know your budget so I think I will just post three good sticks.

Ultra high end: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231248

These have a nice cooler and would look really good in a red themed case.

A bit cheaper: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231238

A lot cheaper: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231247

For the money the last set can't be beat, sub $100 is a steal and 8-8-8-21 is damn good =D

xthekidx · Apr 6, 2009

JPunisher :

He's in the UK unless I am much mistaken. Newegg links don't do him any good.