Which RAM to get?

[Omie]

I've narrowed down my 2 choices of RAM to use with my Asus Z170 Pro Gaming Aura mobo.

 

1) This has a CAS of 15 (15-15-15-35) and it's much more expensive than the other option. The only thing drawing me back from this RAM is that it's the "GVR" model and not the "GVRB" model. Upon research, I realized that the "B" means that it's a newer version and also more compatible with Z170 chipsets.

 

https://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=9SIA1K64BS7348

 

2) This is much cheaper than option 1) and it's CAS is 16 (16-18-18-38). Is the CAS difference really so important that the price gap is so high between the two RAM models?

 

https://m.newegg.com/Product?ItemNumber=20-231-977&iscoz=true

 

As you can see this is the GVRB model and it also says compatible with Z170 chipsets. There is also a review on the RAM from someone saying that they were able to successfully run 3200Mhz with an ASUS Z170-P mobo which is cheaper than my current mobo. So I have high hopes that it may also OC to 3200 on mine too. The only thing drawing me away from this RAM is the high CAS compared to the first option. Will I notice a performance difference with this higher CAS?

 

Which RAM do I go for? I can't really make up my mind.

 

 

[Beef Boss]

Well it might? I mean it's a small amount if any so I doubt it does matter though.

[Omie]

8 minutes ago, Thread212 said:

Shopping for a memory is simple just buy the one that looks nice and have enough amount of capacity for your needs.

The performance is not that noticeable between those two.

I mean yes shorter timings and higher speed will help u on some cases but doesnt do much on gaming other than gaining a small min fps boost.

Hmm, like by how much of an fps boost are we talking here? Lol

 

 

[Beef Boss]

Just now, Omie said:

Hmm, like by how much of an fps boost are we talking here? Lol

 

 

Well if it's only a small amount and money doesn't matter then just get the more expensive one 

[Omie]

3 minutes ago, BadluckBrian said:

Well if it's only a small amount and money doesn't matter then just get the more expensive one 

Yea but I'm worried about the compatibility issue with it not being the GVRB model.

[BingoFishy]

4 minutes ago, Omie said:

Hmm, like by how much of an fps boost are we talking here? Lol

 

 

Well within the margin of error haha

[Omie]

3 minutes ago, BingoFishy said:

Well within the margin of error haha

Oh what do you mean by that? Like 1-3fps? Lol

[Omie]

Just now, Thread212 said:

i dont know maybe 4-7 fps.

U can check the supported memory on the motherboard websites.

actually it doesnt matter imo as long its DDR4 and has the correct voltages it will be fine.

4-7 fps? Dam that's actually a lot lol.

 

I checked the QVL of my mobo but all they use is 4x4GB sticks in their testing.

[BingoFishy]

3 minutes ago, Omie said:

Oh what do you mean by that? Like 1-3fps? Lol

Yep pretty much. I'm not gonna say that they're the same, but it's not a huge increase. Speeds matter more than timings.

[Omie]

2 hours ago, Thread212 said:

Or maybe 1-3 fps  its just a speculation btw.

I remember when i used to check the supported memory but i cant find the model that i am going to buy.

But its DDR4 and has a correct voltages so i just buy it and plug it in and it went fine.

Yea both have the same voltage and are DDR4 so it might be fine. 

 

2 hours ago, BingoFishy said:

Yep pretty much. I'm not gonna say that they're the same, but it's not a huge increase. Speeds matter more than timings.

Both are 3200Mhz but it just seems the newer GVRB models have higher CAS timings.

 

But what I noticed is that for the higher timing CAS it also says there is a heatspreader but in the GVR model with lower timing CAS it doesn't mention a heatspreader at all, so it could be that the newer GVRB models have heatspreaders?

[Omie]

Also, some people told me that for gaming, the CAS timings don't really matter as they don't really affect gaming. They said I should just go with the cheapest option or what looks the best.

 

Is this true?