Why are these Ram kits different prices? Is there any difference?

[RealityGap]

http://www.amazon.com/G-SKILL-Ripjaws-288-Pin-24000-F4-3000C15Q-16GRR/dp/B00N0OGZLQ

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231801&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231873&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

The first one is direct link from best memory article on this site, other 2 are cheaper and look to be the same, except different color schemes, and 1 kit looks like it has 2 x 8gb instead of 4 x 4 gb.

So are they all going to function the same? And also is it better to have less sticks of ram with equivalent total? Or more sticks?

 

[kanewolf]

Fewer DIMMs or more DIMMs depends on your motherboard. A CPU that has quad channel memory controller will benefit from 4 DIMMS. A dual channel controller won't benefit and you have no expansion capability. No expansion might be OK if you are at 16GB or higher.

 

[gilbadon]

They will work the same. Personally I like more sticks because i like to fill those promiscuous dimm sluts.

 

[blazorthon]

Filling more slots than the number of channels very slightly diminishes performance. A 2x8GB kit would generally perform a little better than a 4x4GB kit that is otherwise identical in a dual channel system. A 2x8GB kit also requires less testing by the manufacturer before they get shipped.

As for why the first kit is more expensive than the second kit, it isn't because it's worth paying more. Some places just have higher prices listed than others at any given time. Next week, the Amazon kit might go on sale and be cheaper. Never know.

 

[RealityGap]

Filling more slots than the number of channels very slightly diminishes performance. A 2x8GB kit would generally perform a little better than a 4x4GB kit that is otherwise identical in a dual channel system. A 2x8GB kit also requires less testing by the manufacturer before they get shipped.

As for why the first kit is more expensive than the second kit, it isn't because it's worth paying more. Some places just have higher prices listed than others at any given time. Next week, the Amazon kit might go on sale and be cheaper. Never know.

So I might as well get the 3rd one? Or the 2nd one if they aren't gonna restock the 3rd one?

 

[Tradesman1]

What are you going to use the DRAM with - if a 2011 v3 rig then 4x4GB else if looking to an 1151 build (Skylake) then 2x8GB, also what CPU?

 

[RealityGap]

What are you going to use the DRAM with - if a 2011 v3 rig then 4x4GB else if looking to an 1151 build (Skylake) then 2x8GB, also what CPU?

Going to be getting an i7 6700k with a high-end Z170 motherboard. So that means the 2x8gb one right?

 

[Tradesman1]

Yep, go the 2x8GB......and keep your eyes open, GSkill is getting ready to release their Trident Z sticks which will be a stronger 😉 Hopefully they will coincide with the Skylake release

 

[RealityGap]

Yep, go the 2x8GB......and keep your eyes open, GSkill is getting ready to release their Trident Z sticks which will be a stronger 😉 Hopefully they will coincide with the Skylake release

How long would you expect the wait for the Trident Z sticks be? Also what will be the difference?

 

[Tradesman1]

I'm 'guessing' this month, haven't seen a firm release date, though would expect this month

 

[RealityGap]

I'm 'guessing' this month, haven't seen a firm release date, though would expect this month

So what will be different about the Trident Z sticks?

 

[gskill support]

Other than heat spreader, you will see very good frequency/timings. Like Trident X is top of the line for DDR3, Trident Z will be for DDR4.

 

[Tradesman1]

http://www.gskill.com/en/press/view/g-skill-conquers-4000mhz-speed-barrier-and-releases-new-trident-z-and-ripjaws-v-series-ddr4-memory

 

[RealityGap]

http://www.gskill.com/en/press/view/g-skill-conquers-4000mhz-speed-barrier-and-releases-new-trident-z-and-ripjaws-v-series-ddr4-memory

Oh boy, I saw on there they're gonna have Trident Z releasing as well as Ripjaws V! How do I decide?!? 🙁

 

[Tradesman1]

Will have to see, the Trident have been their top of the line so I sort of expect that to continue

 

[RealityGap]

Will have to see, the Trident have been their top of the line so I sort of expect that to continue

Actually the one I wanted to buy (this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231873) just came in stock, so is it really that worth waiting for Trident Z or Ripjaws V? It's just for gaming. Honestly if the Trident Z and or Ripjaws V were out now, I would just get one of those as long as the price difference wasn't too big.

 

[Tradesman1]

Those are great sticks, think you'll be happy with them 😉