So i was watching some reviews on some Corsair RAM sticks, and i saw some comments saying how Corsair's ram didn't give you the speed you paid for, For example a guy claimed that a 1600 Mhz Ram stick would just be 1500 Mhz.
So i was just wondering if this is true. And if it is, who makes RAM that gives me what i pay for? I looked at some patriot viper 3 RAM, is that good RAM?
Please reply if you have any experience with this. c:
Patriot is a good brand, yes. It really depends on if your build is new or not. For newer builds, I know Logan highly recommends Mushkin or G.Skill. Not so sure about Corsair, I've never personally used them. Though it sounds like the issue with the sticks only running at 1500MHz is an issue with the specific motherboard they're plugged into, not the RAM sticks themselves.
I've been using G.Skill for years and (imo) it's the best I've come across in terms of price for performance. Haven't had a chance to try out the new Mushkin RAM though
Yeah, i had a look at G.Skill, but they didn't seem to sell a 2x8 or 1x8 kit, so i'll take a look at Mushkin, thanks! ;D
What speed of RAM are you looking for? I know G.Skill makes plenty of 2x8 sets
1333MHz: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231608&Tpk=g.skill%2016gb
1600MHz: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231628
1866MHz: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231611
2133MHz: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231617
I'm inclined to agree with this abstrakt, i just swtiched over to g.skill and the over all quality and aesthetic of the sticks (sniper 1866) in question were wonderfull. The 6gb of dominator 1600 i replaced seemed to pale in comparision at least in terms of build quality.
Yeah. But if i where to shop on NewEgg i would have to pay a crap ton in shipping. so i have to shop on Proshop.no, It really is a shame :C
I know!! I had a pair of Crucial that I just didn't like at all, threw in some G.Skill Ripjaws (same speed) and performance in my video editing software almost doubled. It was that moment that I realized I'd be using G.Skill for all my future builds lol.
Not to mention I've never gotten faulty RAM from them. I've had issues with that from other brands (OCZ twice, Crucial twice, and even Patriot once).
Ohh ok. Yeah you'll be happy with Mushkin :)
G.Skill, Mushkin, Corsair, Crucial, and Kingston all make great RAM.
Can't go wrong with the magical Samsung RAM. 1600 Mhz 8gb for $30 with lots of overclocking headroom? Hell yes.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147096
my vote goes towards G. Skill and Crucial
G.Skill, Mushkin, Corsair, Crucial, and Kingston