DDR Ram Speeds?

HappyCamper · 06-February-03, 09:55 AM

Is there a noticable difference between DDR266 and DDR 333? I noticed biohazard's post about cheap ram @ googlegear, and I was wondering if I should get a new stick of DDR333?

Is tehre a noticable difference?

BigAkita · 06-February-03, 10:12 AM

If you are going to run your FSB at 166 instead of 133, yes there is a difference. If your FSB is at 140 or below, no there isn't.

You buy the RAM that will handle the speed you will be running the computer at. The only other thing to look at is if the RAM you purchase can handle CAS2 at the speed you want to run at.

I don't purchase cheap generic RAM anymore. One less component I have to troubleshoot or wonder about when my computer hiccups.

biohazardpc · 06-February-03, 10:40 AM

It is not just cheap ram it is all ram on sale including corsair. Is CAS2 and CL2 the same thing?

ThUnD3rM0rPh · 06-February-03, 11:14 AM

yes they are the same thing as far as i know.

lcpiper · 06-February-03, 11:25 AM

Yup, CAS2 and CL2 are the same.

Remember to factor in overclocking speed if your wanting to do that. But also, what about your "Next" system, I mean, if it's only a few bucks for faster RAM, it may last you awhile longer and save you much more in the long run.

Buying only for what you need today can be more expensive in the long run, special when you never know what RAM prices are going to do.

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06-February-03, 10:12 AM		#2 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer	If you are going to run your FSB at 166 instead of 133, yes there is a difference. If your FSB is at 140 or below, no there isn't. You buy the RAM that will handle the speed you will be running the computer at. The only other thing to look at is if the RAM you purchase can handle CAS2 at the speed you want to run at. I don't purchase cheap generic RAM anymore. One less component I have to troubleshoot or wonder about when my computer hiccups.

06-February-03, 10:40 AM		#3 (permalink)
biohazardpc H.A.L.O.-Hoe	It is not just cheap ram it is all ram on sale including corsair. Is CAS2 and CL2 the same thing?

06-February-03, 11:14 AM		#4 (permalink)
ThUnD3rM0rPh Apex Techie I	yes they are the same thing as far as i know.

06-February-03, 11:25 AM		#5 (permalink)
lcpiper H2-Hoe	Yup, CAS2 and CL2 are the same. Remember to factor in overclocking speed if your wanting to do that. But also, what about your "Next" system, I mean, if it's only a few bucks for faster RAM, it may last you awhile longer and save you much more in the long run. Buying only for what you need today can be more expensive in the long run, special when you never know what RAM prices are going to do.