Choosing Memory Timing

[gilead7]

Could someone explain memory timing and what to look for?
I've seen Timing 16-16-16-36 on one module I was looking at and 16-18-18-38 on another.
Both are buy the same company and on the approved memory list.
Thanks!

 

[Tradesman1]

The lower the timings the better, not going to be real noticible differences with the 3 end timings, the first has most affect on the sticks

 

[gilead7]

The lower the timings the better, not going to be real noticible differences with the 3 end timings, the first has most affect on the sticks

Thanks!

 

[Tradesman1]

No worries I did an article (it's split into FAQs and Fiction) on DRAM you might find of interest - links to both parts here:

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-2741495/ddr3-faqs-fiction.html