Recommended 2x8GB, Anymore 2400 CAS 9?

[Kasm]

Hey guys, can you recommend a good set of 2x8GB ram? I was looking for 2400 CAS 9, but Newegg doesn't have any.

So now I am stuck between 2199 CAS 9 or slower 2400. Also, from reading, Samsung is better right now, so could someone identify 2400 samsung?

I did search, but a lot of references seem old and I don't know if they are still current.

One last thing, I notice that the G.Skill 2x8gb comes with what appears to be a ram fan. Is this required for normal use?

Thank you!

 

[EarthDog]

Are you benchmarking or something? Why the expensive speedy ram? If it's just for gaming grab some 1866/2133 cl9 and call it day.

Better IC's really only matter for overclocking...you doing that too?

 

[Kasm]

Video editting and gaming.

As for overclocking, the first pc I built was overclocked on water. I had planned to overclock my second one, an i5-750 but never ended up doing it. This computer I would like to get back to overclocking and figured good memory would help. I don't build new pc's very often and make them last several years, so I was looking to buy better stuff to future proof.

 

[EarthDog]

Memory isn't a bottleneck though.your pc in 3 years won't be hurting because of 2400mhz ram vs 1866.

Have you seen comparisons on whatever app you use to edit videos and see if it responds to faster memory?

 

[bob4933]

Can you define "video editing"? Specifically the programs you're trying to use. Most mild video programs don't need "speedy" ram, just a lot of it at times; specifically when scaling and color correcting high resolution videos.

 

[Witchdoctor]

Hmmm........

Think I saw some floating aroud the F/S section ...........

 

[Woomack]

I don't think you will find 2400 CL9 2x8GB kit. TridentX 2400 CL10-12-12 2x8GB are also on Samsungs and some are running at CL9. Price is also not bad for a memory at these settings.
You can also take a look at Team Group or Mushkin 2x8GB kits. They are also making 2400 10-12-12.

Price of 2133 C9 is similar to 2400 C10. All depends from store but it's sometimes ~$5 difference.

You don't need fan for any memory running at 1.50-1.65V. It can be required if you set 1.8V+.

 

[Kasm]

Thanks guys!