Some pertinent RAM Questions

[HypoglossalXII]

Hello Guys,

Prior to starting, let me inform you that I have been reading up on RAM to the best of my ability. However, due to my limited scope in the english language, I sometimes find it difficult to understand certain things.

A simple example, lets take the RAM's that I own.

I currently have a OCZ Reaper PC26400, which does 4-4-4 @ 2.1 volt.

Now my question is simple, what does it matter if it is PC2-6400 or even if it's PC2-larger number?

I've read reviews that the PC2-6400 which is found at 800mhz stock, close to 1000mhz or am I mistaken?

Hopefully some of you enlightened people could explain this to me.

Thanks,

-HypoG

 

[VonBlade]

Simply put, the faster the RAM can run (the 6400 part), the faster you can run it, and the faster you will be.

There is a debate about if tighter timings (CAS) is outweighed by faster FSB. I think it's generally believed (and I'm sure I'll be corrected) that unless you have to massively slacken the timings, faster FSB is always best.

 

[soapsupah]

Hello Guys,

Prior to starting, let me inform you that I have been reading up on RAM to the best of my ability. However, due to my limited scope in the english language, I sometimes find it difficult to understand certain things.

A simple example, lets take the RAM's that I own.

I currently have a OCZ Reaper PC26400, which does 4-4-4 @ 2.1 volt.

Now my question is simple, what does it matter if it is PC2-6400 or even if it's PC2-larger number?

I've read reviews that the PC2-6400 which is found at 800mhz stock, close to 1000mhz or am I mistaken?

Hopefully some of you enlightened people could explain this to me.

Thanks,

-HypoG

about the PC2- XXXX this number means how higher the ram speed at stock is, something like this PC 6400 ~800mhz / PC 8500 ~1066mhz and there goes; just remember the bigger the PC2 (or 3 if DDR3) XXXX the bigger stock speed (faster) it is.

Edit. also note that the stock speed is when not Overclocked, you can overclock your ram (thats why you saw the 800mhz one near the 1000mhz (1ghz) speed.

Simply put, the faster the RAM can run (the 6400 part), the faster you can run it, and the faster you will be.

There is a debate about if tighter timings (CAS) is outweighed by faster FSB. I think it's generally believed (and I'm sure I'll be corrected) that unless you have to massively slacken the timings, faster FSB is always best.

+1 , like von said, FSB has a big role.

 

[HypoglossalXII]

Thanks guys, for the swift response. When my rig arrives, I'm gonna push it to 1ghz, and pray for the best

 

[soapsupah]

good luck with them, try something near 933 / 966mhz it wont fry and will work super fast! since you wont fell any difference from 933 ~1000 they already fast XD