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Crucial Ballistix Tracer 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Desktop Memory (with LEDs)OCZ Platinum 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop MemoryIn terms of performance between these two kits, there is effectively no delta; especially considering the simple fact that Crucial's sticks came with the built in information to be pushed to a tasteful 7-7-7 latency package. So really, what this comes down to (since overclocking DDR3 on the i7 platform is a losing game without a high end motherboard), is if you prefer subtlety or diagnostic aid as well as flashy appeal when you're building your next system. I'm sure that considerations of price, and warrantee support will also find their way into your thought queue, but for the time being that I see these two as on equal footing, and I think I can say unequivocally, that I'm very, very pleased with, and would recommend either kit. Read more...

6GB kit (2GBx3) Ballistix Tracer 240-pin DIMM (with LEDs) DDR3 PC3-12800 memory module
Price $296.99

OCZ Platinum 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory
Price $173.99

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