personally I would go with the tighter timings

 

Is your system Intel-based or AMD-Based?

Intels like Higher Frequencies better than Low Latency
AMDs work the opposite way

Post your System Info so we can get a better understanding of your rig

 

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Originally Posted by millsc;12123750
im trying to figure out if i should get 2133 ddr3 cas 9 or ddr3 1600 cas 6 which performs better

Intel chips like higher frequencies better.

That being said, what are you plugging the RAM into? To get 2133mHz on say a Bloomfield 1366/X58 setup you'll need a STUPID high QPI/DRAM voltage that you'll not want to run 24/7 if you value your hardware. 1.4-1.5V+ thereabouts

I run my 2133 RAM at 1866 for the lower voltage.

 

im building a p67 based system 2600k i have a extreme 4 asrock board gtx 570 now trying to figure out memory

 

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im building a p67 based system 2600k i have a extreme 4 asrock board gtx 570 now trying to figure out memory

You should be better with high frequencies, Check the voltage though

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231444 i was thinking about getting these any thoughts?

 

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Originally Posted by millsc;12123822
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231444 i was thinking about getting these any thoughts?

Seems like a good choice to me

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231449 or these dont know which to get

 

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Originally Posted by millsc;12123822
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231444 i was thinking about getting these any thoughts?

I think it'll be the best choice

Thought is there any necessity for high frequency?

 

6-8-6 on 1600? No thanks.

9-11-9 on 2133? Even worse.

You're better with 7-7-7 kit. Maybe GSKILL Perfect Storm series, 7-9-7 DDR3-2000? They're around 160 bucks, and worth every single one.

 

where do i get these

 

so are timings better than frequency in terms of performance?

 

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Originally Posted by millsc http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231444 i was thinking about getting these any thoughts?

i got this set =] .. it hit 2133 without my trouble for me just qpi/vtt up 2 notch from stock and rams at 1.6v so i like them

and according to maxxmem the score is almost doubled at 2133-8-10-9-28 1T compared to stock speeds.

 

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Originally Posted by millsc so are timings better than frequency in terms of performance?

it depends .. low freq + tight timing can be comparable to high freq + loose timing

i think its best to use a benchmark take it for a run and see which one gets u better results.

 

im gonna go with low latency 1600s then seems like good results achieved

 

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Originally Posted by millsc im gonna go with low latency 1600s then seems like good results achieved

i bought my set for its looks (black on black

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the thing is ram doesnt really improve much of ur performance as long as u have 1600mhz. So imo if u r on a budget find something cheap and if not find something that look nice

 

@millsc

Here´s something for you to read, The Best Memory for Sandy Bridge, memory test for the Sandy Bridge by Bit-tech.net

 

If your ocing your chip to its max, get some better mem. If your doing light ocing, any mem would do since the gain is negligible and really seen in benchies.

Best mem for the price is the G.Skill PIE ( 7-8-7-24- 1T( default is 2T but I run it at 1T) If you don't know what the T is, the same thing as taking that first 7 and turning it into a 6. So effectively I run mine at 6-8-7-24.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-335-_-Product Look up reviews, they are great at being ran aggressively and very cool.

 

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Originally Posted by HunT3R.! Is your system Intel-based or AMD-Based? Intels like Higher Frequencies better than Low Latency AMDs work the opposite way Post your System Info so we can get a better understanding of your rig

This. With DDR3 especially go with tighter timings if you have an amd system.