RAM Education Required

[Sgt_Shellback]

What the heck is different about these guys that would warrant the price difference?

CORSAIR XMS Xtreme Memory Speed Series, Xtra-Low Latency 184-Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 w/ Heat Spreader, Model TWINX1024-3200XL - Retail
(limit 10 per customer)

$270.00

- Specifications -

Manufacturer: CORSAIR
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184-Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2-2-2-5
Support Voltage: 2.75V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: two 64M x 64-Bit
Special Features: Plug-n-FragTM Auto-Configuration - Boots automatically using the Xtra-Low latency values of 2-2-2-5
Warranty: Lifetime

Model#: TWINX1024-3200XL
Item#: N82E16820145522

Rating: Vote(s): 9 Review(s): 6
FedEx Saver Shipping $0.99
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CORSAIR XMS, Xtra-Low Latency 2-2-2-5, 184-Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200, Model TWINX1024-3200XLPRO - Retail
(limit 10 per customer)

- Specifications -

$375.00

Manufacturer: CORSAIR
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184-Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2-2-2-5
Support Voltage: 2.75V
Special Features: Plug-n-FragTM Auto-Configuration - Boots automatically using the Xtra-Low latency values of 2-2-2-5, 18 activity LED's show level of memory activity
Warranty: Lifetime

Model#: TWINX1024-3200XLPRO
Item#: N82E16820145524

Rating: Vote(s): 15 Review(s): 7
FedEx Saver Shipping $0.99

 

[l337vegeta]

Special Features: Plug-n-FragTM Auto-Configuration - Boots automatically using the Xtra-Low latency values of 2-2-2-5, 18 activity LED's show level of memory activity

the second one has this, while the first one doesn't

 

[Sgt_Shellback]

Expensive LED's... LOL!

These both come Newegg incase it isn't apparent... Does the $270 price seem like it's in the ballpark?

 

[Asus]

One has LEDs which light up as the memory works while the other does not.
No reason to buy the one with LEDs.