2x8gb vs. 4x4gb and speed vs. performance

sfelock

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So the title kind of says it all. Basically, I am planning to upgrade from a 2x4gb kit of Corsair Vengeance DDR3 2133mHz. I am looking to go to a 16gb kit but had a few questions.

1st, which is better in terms of performance, 2x8gb or 4x4gb?
2nd, Will there be a norticable difference if I drop from 2133mHz to 186mHz in gaming and other general tasks?

For the kit(s) I'm looking at there is a $10 difference between 2x8 and 4x4 favoring the 2x8. And there is a $67 increase to go from 1866 to 2133 and it's only 2x8 from what I've found thus far.

All advice is greatly appreciated, as RAM is one topic I'm totally lost with.
 
2x8GB, less strain on the memory controller, no perceivable difference in games between 1866/2133, get whatever cheaper
 
2x8GB, less strain on the memory controller, no perceivable difference in games between 1866/2133, get whatever cheaper

Thanks mate. I was torn between the 2x8 and 4x4 for asthetic reasons and just wanted to make sure I wasn't going to feel the difference dropping down to 1866mHz.
 
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