Here are some points of comparison:
1 kit these are 100% identical and therefore aesthetically identical dimensions (important)
2. The 1866MHz kit outperforms about 7.5% as the 1600MHz kit according to my tests 'memory' via performancetest8, which is always good to take.
3. the 1866MHz kit is currently a little less expensive than the 1600MHz !!
As of today, why miss a performance ADDITION taking the "classic" 1600MHz while we may have a little more performance for less! It would be a shame to miss.
Note that the 1600 or 1866MHz kit appear initially as clocked at 1333MHz. However, the bars have XMP profiles, simply going through the bios to enable XMP profile. The strips are then recognized with features that stick to the specifications. Changing the bios, simpler can not with my motherboard bios MSI Z77A-GD65.
The height of the strips prohibits large cooler as the silver arrow, but this presents no problem for more reasonable models like the Coolermaster 212évo Macho HR2 or as long as you place the strips on slot 2 and 4.
In overclocking, I was able to boost a little more to reach 1900MHz without much difficulty but it seems that the overclocking potential is much greater. Takers.
Ultimately, these strips Corsair 1600MHz are efficient and they have a good overclocking potential for lovers of this sport. A very good choice, I have never regretted.
But I invite you to also consider the 1866MHz model that turns out to be 7.5% more efficient, which is currently offered at a lower price! Why do without.
It remains to recall that it is necessary to pay attention to the height of the strips that may hinder the installation of some cooler imposing high range.
