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    Which RAM is more reliable/longer lifespan/least likely to break?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by hi9580, Feb 16, 2015.

  1. hi9580

    hi9580 Notebook Consultant

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    Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz (4x8GB) or Kingston HyperX Impact 1600MHz (4x8GB)?

    The laptop is used for gaming, internet browsing, network administration, Hyper-V virtualization, coding and video editing.
     
    hi9580, Feb 16, 2015
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    davidricardo86 Notebook Deity

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    Corsair Vengeance usually uses Samsung NAND memory modules which usually can be over clocked and support XMP profiles, that'd be my pick. Oh why not 1866 or better yet 2133?

    Oh and both would probably last just as long as the other. No way to really know which will outlive the other.

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    davidricardo86, Feb 16, 2015
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    Lifespan wise, the computer you used the RAM in will be obsolete before the RAM dies. There's a reason manufacturers put a lifetime warranty on these things, they usually don't break.
     
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  4. hi9580

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    cause my cpu only supports up to 1600MHz any higher is just underclock to match
     
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    Get the cheaper one
     
    octiceps, Feb 16, 2015
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    Don't think too hard about RAM. Other than looking for specific size, speed and CAS timings (of which the latter two makes little to no difference at all except for IGP gaming), just get a reliable name brand with a lifetime warranty.
     
    HTWingNut, Feb 17, 2015
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  7. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    Indeed... Also what CPU are you talking about? I know with i7-4720HQ, it's pointless however people with the Batman and i7-4790Ks CPU can use 1866/2133MHz RAM..
     
    TomJGX, Feb 17, 2015
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    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    tilleroftheearth, Feb 17, 2015
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