Hi All,
I'm looking to buy DDR4 memory for a budget gaming build and came across these 2
https://www.mwave.com.au/product/kingston-fury-beast-rgb-32g…
Model# KF432C16BBAK2/32
Price: $165
https://www.mwave.com.au/product/kingston-fury-beast-rgb-32g…
Model# KF432C16BB1AK2/32
Price: $189
Can anyone explain what's the difference between these 2 models?
I spotted that one is CL16 and the other is CL17, is that really the only difference?
Does it even matter?
Seems to be CL16 vs CL17 in the specs…
Does it even matter?
If you need to ask, then just get the cheaper one.
Does your mobo support DDR5, or are you intending to upgrade? You can get 2x16GB DDR5 kits in the low-mid $200s now. IMO, I'd spring for the extra ~$50.
Nope, need DDR4.
But that looks like a good find !!!
If you're using AMD Ryzen or have a gaming spec aiming for high frame rates then you want the CL16 RAM.
With having said that I don't know how good Kingston Fury is. Could some funky stuff they've done to achieve the clock speeds etc.
They're both c16, the more expensive one appears to have 16-18-18 timings and the cheaper 16-20-20. The c16 in the model number tells you this - KF432 "C16" BBAK2 = cl 16. Look at the spec sheets on Kingston to confirm. Also I think the more expensive one is dual rank.
But yeah, DYOR to confirm and see if that makes a difference to you. I don't think it will. More importantly - I'm sure i've much better prices on 32gb DDR4 3200 kits? Prices don't seem very good at all I don't think
BBA vs BB1A