Ram selection help

[Heebs]

Hey Guys,

Going to pick up some new modules for my PC, want to know which kit you guys would suggest I go with from what I have posted below or if you have another suggestion.

1.

Mushkin Enhanced Ridgeback 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model 998826

* DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)

* Timing 6-8-6-24

* Cas Latency 6

* Voltage: 1.65V

* Multi-channel Kit: Triple Channel Kit

* Recommend Use: High Performance or Gaming Memory

* Model #: 998826

* Item #: N82E16820226124

* Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy

2.

Mushkin Enhanced Ridgeback 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model 998827

* DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)

* Timing 8-8-8-24

* Cas Latency 8

* Voltage: 1.65V

* Multi-channel Kit: Triple Channel Kit

* Recommend Use: High Performance or Gaming Memory

* Model #: 998827

* Item #: N82E16820226125

* Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

3.

Mushkin Enhanced Redline 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model 998805

* DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)

* Timing 6-8-6-24

* Cas Latency 6

* Voltage: 1.65V

* Multi-channel Kit: Triple Channel Kit

* Recommend Use: High Performance or Gaming Memory

* Model #: 998805

* Item #: N82E16820226121

* Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy

So I suppose my question is, will I see a difference between 8 and 6 CAS latency for gaming? I do some programming via MatLAB, no video editing though. Redline vs Ridgeback?

 

[Toxteth O'Grady]

I think I read on the Mushkin website somewhere that your 1 & 3 are identical pcb's, the only difference is the heatspreader.

 

TOG

 

[tinytomlogan]

Id get the 998826 fella tbh, just because the ridgeback heatsink is really nice

 

[Heebs]

Great, thanks for the replies. I suppose I'll wait out this week and see if those Redline Ridgebacks show up in the US, otherwise I'll just pick up the "regular" Ridgebacks.

 

[Heebs]

Oh another question.

Is it worth 80 bucks to get Mushkin Ridgeback memory with CAS of 6 vs a CAS of 8?