Differences in RipJaws RAM?

[PcDad]

Can you tell me if there are any specific differences between GSkill F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL Ripjaws RAM and F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL Ripjaws RAM?

The XL says “IntelXMP certified, designed for Intel P67 & Z68”. Will the RL work for both too?Thanks...

 

[Slaymate]

There basically the same thing, the only real difference I see is that they have slightly different heatspreaders. Either set should work fine.

 

[MindoverMaster]

The "designed for..." is marketing schemes to make people think its special. As Slay said, there's not much difference between the two.

 

[PcDad]

That's good to hear. I noticed the heat spreader difference but figured there must be more to it than that.
I picked up a pair of RL's on today's deal at Newegg for $37.99 shipped. One more item towards building my first computer.