Help choosing RAM memory kit

[johnny b goode]

Hello everyone, I need some help choosing between 2 RAM memory kits for a workstation desktop PC. It will be used for modeling, rendering and graphic design (SolidWorks, 3ds Max, Rhinoceros, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) and not for gaming. Options are:

G.Skill Ripjaws X DDR3 1600MHz PC3-12800 16GB (8GBx2) CL 9 1.5V
http://www.gskill.com/en/product/f3-1600c9d-16gxm

Kingston HyperX Genesis DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz 16GB (8GBx2) CL 9 1.5V
http://www.kingston.com/datasheets/KHX16C9K2_16.pdf

These are the only options I have, both have the almost same specifications and also the same price where I live, so decision might be mainly focused on brand reliability. Which one would you choose?

 

[Charlie98]

G.Skill has always done me right... Just make sure the tall heatsink on the Ripjaws will clear everything on your board.

 

[Cerb]

Depends on where you live, and what support is like. Between similar RAM, cost and expected RMA experience are about the only factors that make any difference. I mean, you hope to never need to do an RMA, but **** happens, and it'll be the one time you don't think about it that you'll end up with RAM that shows faults after several months, and then it'll take 2 months to get it replaced 🙂.

IME, in the U.S., both are good brands.