Choose between Corsair and G-Skill.
Choose between Corsair and G-Skill.
Check the feedback... examine the components of that memory set, etc. Corsair and G. Skill each have their own pros and cons. I’m currently using G. Skill, but I’ve tried Corsair before the last couple of times.
Maybe I'm just being overly careful, but I wouldn't rely on chips from an unknown semiconductor company. Back then, Samsung B-Die was the top choice for first-gen Ryzen. Personally, I'd pick Samsung or SK Hynix. The two kits you mentioned both use Samsung products and come with a long warranty. Let's be real, the G.Skill set looks more appealing. If someone else asked, would they notice the tiny timing differences between the two? What if someone chose a lower memory speed but improved CAS latency?
They don't seem to be referencing any specific model or release. Most brands opt for Hynix CJR and DJR from companies like Corsair and G-Skill instead of the famous Samsung options. Only Crucial appears to use Micron, which also owns Crucial, so that connection makes sense.
The DDR4-3600 specification and matching CL18 timings suggest these chips are from SK Hynix.
Displays my current understanding. Hynix is also acceptable. It might be that I'm focusing on the wrong details, but when I looked up the Corsair kit I found this link: https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories...tech-specs. The timing is 18-19-19-39 on that model. I have a slight bias toward Corsair because their cheaper products recently began using a Micron-related offshoot I wasn't familiar with. I've been disappointed by budget makers too many times, so I try not to be biased.
The 18-22-22-42 set appears frequently in PCPP discussions. It seems OP might be referring to a Spectek product, though they often face criticism for not meeting Micron’s high standards. However, my memory kit from Spectek still functions, so it isn’t clear-cut that all Spectek items are problematic.
Spectek was the option I considered. My family purchased some for a budget rig—though not for gaming. That specific memory kit tends to run low on power...but it doesn’t need to be top-notch. No glitches, just mediocre performance. Curious about what Spectek kit you have? Are you looking at the Adata model mentioned in your post or the newer DD4 version?
Here are some options for RAM kits: one for the G-Skill Trident 288, another for Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16GB, and a third for the Corsair Vengeance PC4 28800.