I dont understand timings and which in general is better

[xringx]

What I have

Brand Crucial
Model CT2KIT12864AA667
Type 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM
Tech Spec
Capacity 2GB (2 x 1GB)
Speed DDR2 667 (PC2 5300)
Cas Latency 5
Voltage 1.8V
Heat Spreader No

Due to stability issues, I had to set my Asrock (775 dual vista) mobo chipset to "flexibility"

Per CPUZ, memory is

freq 192.2
fsb:dram 4:3
cas 3
rastocas 3
ras precharge 3
cycle time 9
command 2t

I see that cas is supposed to be 5 and now its 3. Good, bad?

I am considering another mobo due to issue with stability and limited options on overclocking

 

[Mondoman]

What I have
... my Asrock (775 dual vista) mobo chipset to "flexibility"

...

I am considering another mobo due to issue with stability and limited options on overclocking

An excellent idea! The VIA chipset-based MBs are not very good.

The latency issue shouldn't visibly affect performance for you.

 

[stacyw]

Thanks