260 Pin RAM questions

[Auleo]

So im browsing for some 2x8GB 260 pin ram and I found two sets: one 2400 and the other 2133

 

is the difference significant? I'm going to be using this for gaming. Neither one has a built on heat spreader, but RAM doesnt get that warm.... does it?

[Sakkura]

It will make a modest difference to gaming performance, when you're not bottlenecked by the GPU.

 

A heatspreader is not necessary except maybe for big memory overclocks (which I doubt is relevant to you).

[RadiatingLight]

not really.

it can make a few percents of difference, especially if you're running Ryzen, but it's not worth spending any more than a few dollars over.

you also don't need a heatspreader unless you're running one of corsair's crazy 4600Mhz kits, and even then, you don't need a heatspreader if you have good airflow.

[Auleo]

system in question is a i7-7700 and a gtx 1060 6GB

[Auleo]

2 minutes ago, Sakkura said:

It will make a modest difference to gaming performance, when you're not bottlenecked by the GPU.

 

A heatspreader is not necessary except maybe for big memory overclocks (which I doubt is relevant to you).

will a 1060 suffice? will the 2133 be alright?

[Sakkura]

Just now, Auleo said:

will a 1060 suffice? will the 2133 be alright?

I would go for 2400 unless there's a big price difference.

[Auleo]

Just now, Sakkura said:

I would go for 2400 unless there's a big price difference.

nah, just cruising on ebay, the 2400 doesnt list a specific brand or model etc. and its 3 bucks less than the 2133 which is a kingston hyperx impact module

[Sakkura]

well, RAM is RAM

[Auleo]

2 minutes ago, Sakkura said:

well, RAM is RAM

yes, but like, im super analytical and stuff, whats your verdict? please decide for me

[Sakkura]

1 minute ago, Auleo said:

yes, but like, im super analytical and stuff, whats your verdict? please decide for me

the brand doesn't really matter so I'd go 2400

[Auleo]

1 minute ago, Sakkura said:

the brand doesn't really matter so I'd go 2400

gnarly thanks m8

[Sakkura]

NP

[m0k]

34 minutes ago, Auleo said:

nah, just cruising on ebay, the 2400 doesnt list a specific brand or model etc. and its 3 bucks less than the 2133 which is a kingston hyperx impact module

WAIT

hyper x impact

that memory is for notebook and is SODIMM - thats not for desktops

 

 

[Auleo]

6 hours ago, mok said:

WAIT

hyper x impact

that memory is for notebook and is SODIMM - thats not for desktops

 

 

yeah man I got this MSI Trident 3 case and the mobo is even weirder, everythings uber compact lmaooooo