RAM timings and CAS latency

Discussion in 'CPU, Motherboards and Memory' started by PabloParez, Jan 17, 2007.

  1. PabloParez

    PabloParez Geek Trainee

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    I looking to get new ram, two sticks of 1gb, but i dont have any idea how the CAS latency and timings affect the performance of RAM. if someone could explain how this works it would be very helpful.thx
     
    PabloParez, Jan 17, 2007
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  2. NeloForster

    NeloForster Source of Exyphetadolamin

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    The lower, the better :)

    For example, a stick of DDR400 PC3200 RAM operating at 3.0 3-6-6-8 won't be anything near as good as a stick that can operate at 2.0 2-3-3-6.

    Happy shopping!

    Mike
     
    NeloForster, Jan 17, 2007
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  3. PabloParez

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    thats wat i thought thx alot
     
    PabloParez, Jan 18, 2007
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  4. max12590

    max12590 Masterful Geek

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    Also remember that the CMD rate has more impact than all of the other latencies... combined.
     
    max12590, Jan 19, 2007
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  5. Exfoliate

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    Despite the hype there is surrounding this topic CAS latency, in real world applications makes very little difference. Lower is better yes but don't kill yourself over it, if the price is very close yeah go lower but in apps like games you won't even notice it.
     
    Exfoliate, Jan 19, 2007
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  6. PabloParez

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    k thx
     
    PabloParez, Jan 19, 2007
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  7. Exfoliate

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    no prob man
     
    Exfoliate, Jan 20, 2007
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