CL2 or CL5

[Bache]

Hi, which would be the better buy generally - DDR2 800 CL2 or DDR2 800 CL5,

Thanks,

 

[monst0r]

i don't know where you would ever find CL2 @ 800mhz memory, but the lower the CAS latency (CL), the faster it will "refresh" its banks..


btw, isn't there a sticky that says you must search the forums before asking a repetitive question? i mean, this has been asked how many times now

 

[Bache]

i don't know where you would ever find CL2 @ 800mhz memory, but the lower the CAS latency (CL), the faster it will "refresh" its banks..


btw, isn't there a sticky that says you must search the forums before asking a repetitive question? i mean, this has been asked how many times now

Sorry but i wanted a easy quick reply.

 

[Bache]

i don't know where you would ever find CL2 @ 800mhz memory, but the lower the CAS latency (CL), the faster it will "refresh" its banks..


btw, isn't there a sticky that says you must search the forums before asking a repetitive question? i mean, this has been asked how many times now

The DDR2 800 CL2 memory was Apacer.

Same price as Kingston DDR2 800 CL5.

 

[tlmck]

I would read the fine print on the Apacer.

 

[monst0r]

i doubt that they would be the same price, could you provide a link of some sort?

 

[Preecher]

I would read this article http://www.tomshardware.com/2008/01/04/ddr3-1333_speed_and_latency_shootout/
it explains quite a bit about memory and how latencies are calculated.

In short, I dont think you going to see a single difference between CL2 or CL5. I would just get some memory that will run 1:1 with your FSB from a respectable brand. Look for memory that uses micro IC's instead of promo.

Cheers

 

[Bache]

Hi, this is the link,

http://www.austin.net.au/PriceGuide/tabid/53/Category/RAM/Default.aspx?SubCategory=DDR2+RAM


If you go halfway down the page, you will see the Apacer 1Gb DDR2 800 CL2 memory.

 

[randomizer]

Sorry but i wanted a easy quick reply.

As does everyone, hence the number of repetitive threads and the pointlessness of stickies.

Hate to break it to you dude, but if you actually click on the link, you will see this:

http://ap.apacer.com/ap/products/Desktop_Memory_DDR2_specs.htm

Sorry, no CAS 2 for you, not for under $900 anyway.

 

[Bache]

As does everyone, hence the number of repetitive threads and the pointlessness of stickies.

Hate to break it to you dude, but if you actually click on the link, you will see this:

http://ap.apacer.com/ap/products/Desktop_Memory_DDR2_specs.htm

Sorry, no CAS 2 for you, not for under $900 anyway.

Well i'll be

Fancy a PC store printing wrong specs,

Sorry

 

[randomizer]

They just run a store, who says they know anything? :lol: