Originally Posted by MrMaxwell

Like this, say, would DDR1600 C9 be better than DDR1333 C8?

I usually buy the lowest timings I can afford.. I never realized that before. I'm not sure of why I do that.

As an example, it would seem like the tope one should be a-lot faster memory.... But would what I have now (crucial ballistix) be faster since it's CAS8???

Kingston HyperX Beast
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820104375
DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200)
Cas Latency 11

Crucial Ballistix Low profile
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148658
DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Timing 8-8-8-24
Cas Latency 8
Voltage 1.35V