Memory Recommendation Please

[dijon]

Hello all,

I'm upgrading to an ASUS P7P55D-E Pro motherboard with an i7-860 processor. I will be running 8Gb of RAM (4 x 2Gb).

I'm not much of an overclocker, but I will likely play around with it for gaming. My primary need is stability for video/photo editing.

I've found the following that seem appropriate based on my research so far (I'll buy 2 kits of whichever):

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 - F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH ($126)

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 - F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM ($105)

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 2000 - F3-16000CL9D-4GBRH ($120)

I have no idea what is different between the first two other than price; the RM model is about $20/kit cheaper than the RH model. Is one better than the other?

The third choice I put up is obviously faster at DDR3 2000, but would it be worth it to spend $15 more than the RM model based on my setup above?

My last build was over 4 years ago and I'm not as current on the new products and compatibility as I wish I was. Any help or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

[Tradesman]

I'd go with the faster sticks, if for what ever reason you decide to run them at slower speeds, you can do so at a faster CL, i.e. running at 1600 prob would be at a tight CL7 or better.....plus you have the 2000 speed there, in hand, for now or the future.