which of these ram sticks is the better one to use


  1. Monster212
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    Win-7 H-Prem-x64 Linux-M-Mate-x64
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    which of these ram sticks is the better one to use


    hello i have a quick question, i have two sets of ram. with different cas and speed. now what would be the better ram to use. the one with lower cas and slower speed or faster ram and higher cas... i have listed the info of each memory i have..

    i have 6GB of crucial
    Part Number: BL25664TG1337
    • Module Size: 2GB
    • Package: Ballistix Tracer 240-pin DIMM (with LEDs)
    • Feature: DDR3 PC3-10600
    • Specs: DDR3 PC3-10600 • 7-7-7-24 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR3-1333 • 1.65V • 256Meg x 64 •

    Or the one listed below in my link... right now i am using the 16gb, but was told the lower Cas is better....



    16GB of Corsair vengance
    Model: CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B

    http://www.corsair.com/vengeance-8gb-dual-channel-ddr3-memory-kit-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9b.html
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  3. paulpicks21
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    If it was me, I would stick with using the 1600mhz stuff, although the timings are tighter on the Crucial, you will be hard pressed to notice any difference at all.
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