Man vs. Wild

Hey everyone, I could use some help here. I'm torn between two different RAM kits—to be honest, I don't see much difference besides the price tag. Can anyone explain what the actual distinction is and which one would be the smarter buy?

Matthew Cruz27 said:Hey guys, I need some help deciding between these two RAM kits. Honestly, I don't see any difference besides the price tag. Can anyone explain what the actual gap is and which one is the better call?

http://www.newegg.com/DDR3_memory...R3-p42220.html

http://www.newegg.com/DDR3_memory...R3-p42221.html

Just stick to Best Buy if you don't want a massive headache dealing with returns or if something actually breaks.😁

There's already a thread here about people getting burned by that shop.🙂

Plus, a guy I work with waited two whole months just to get a replacement after they sent him dead sticks.

What are you even going to use all that RAM for? Spending $267 on RAM just because it looks fancy with some RGB lighting and runs at 2400 MHz—which isn't going to help you with anything, let alone improve performance—why bother?

Go with the cheaper option... Honestly, you won't even notice a difference in speed during everyday use.

If you're just looking for some quick RAM to get an integrated system up and running, I'd suggest grabbing something budget-friendly from a standard retailer like Best Buy
But honestly, if you don't need it specifically for an integrated setup, just go with the cheapest option available.