OCZ Reaper 4GB 1066 VS. G.Skill 4GB 1066

[shayx]

cpu: QX9650
Mobo: DFI LanParty P45-T2RS+ABS

which memory should i get?
the OCZ reaper is 5-5-5-18
The G.Skill is 5-5-5-15

does the timing makes that much of a difference?

 

[Nik_I]

that difference is very small. just buy whichever is cheaper. the most important number in the timings is the first one, the CAS latency. the other ones are less significant.

 

[Maziar]

If u havent bought yet,then i say non go for a DDR2 800 RAM with 4-4-4x or lower timings because the difference between DDR2 800 and 1066 isnt much and DDR2 800 OC's very good too.

 

[Zenthar]

The speed in Hz (MHz being 1 million Hz) defines the number of cycles per seconds, but the timing defines the number of cycles it takes to do specific "operations". So memory that runs faster but with higher timing might nullify the benefit. For example, DDR3 right now runs up to 100% faster (DDR3-1600), but often with 125% higher timing (CAS 9 vs CAS 4) and the gain is minimal.

 

[shayx]

the price difference is 1$
i think i'll play it safe and go with the G.skill...

 

[Maziar]

U read my post?

 

[shayx]

read it. but i don't want 800mhz...

 

[Maziar]

Why? the difference isnt much and u get lower timings with DDR2 800
But again its your choice good luck with it