F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop The HyperX Fury has the better RAM compared to the G Skill Trident.

The HyperX Fury has the better RAM compared to the G Skill Trident.

The HyperX Fury has the better RAM compared to the G Skill Trident.

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Hydroforce33
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02-18-2016, 01:39 AM
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I wasn't sure there'd be much difference between the two RAM makers—focusing on frequencies, timings, etc. I'm checking 2 3200Mhz kits from G Skill and Kingston: HyperX and G-Skill. I'm comparing the 16GB DDR4 3200Mhz kits and noticed they look very similar in voltage, speed, and package. Is this just about price or personal preference? I don't see any details on the specific chips, but it seems Hynix is likely. Thanks.
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02-18-2016, 01:39 AM #1

I wasn't sure there'd be much difference between the two RAM makers—focusing on frequencies, timings, etc. I'm checking 2 3200Mhz kits from G Skill and Kingston: HyperX and G-Skill. I'm comparing the 16GB DDR4 3200Mhz kits and noticed they look very similar in voltage, speed, and package. Is this just about price or personal preference? I don't see any details on the specific chips, but it seems Hynix is likely. Thanks.

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02-18-2016, 03:22 AM
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Opt for the more affordable option—no change in performance or longevity. The chips will function similarly because they come from the same frequency and timing range.
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02-18-2016, 03:22 AM #2

Opt for the more affordable option—no change in performance or longevity. The chips will function similarly because they come from the same frequency and timing range.

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02-18-2016, 09:18 AM
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For OC purposes, prioritize G.Skill; otherwise, Kingston works well. Fury RAM claims self-OC capabilities in its ads, while Trident employs a standard die, offering clearer timing data.
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02-18-2016, 09:18 AM #3

For OC purposes, prioritize G.Skill; otherwise, Kingston works well. Fury RAM claims self-OC capabilities in its ads, while Trident employs a standard die, offering clearer timing data.

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02-18-2016, 10:36 AM
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Don't purchase the Trident Z RGB. The lighting software is poor and causes issues with everything. You'll need to run a special voodoo dance to fix the LED lighting. My units are now permanently dead, likely due to a corrupted SPD file. They may offer an RMA if possible, otherwise I'll dispose of them.
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02-18-2016, 10:36 AM #4

Don't purchase the Trident Z RGB. The lighting software is poor and causes issues with everything. You'll need to run a special voodoo dance to fix the LED lighting. My units are now permanently dead, likely due to a corrupted SPD file. They may offer an RMA if possible, otherwise I'll dispose of them.

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