Memory Modules

[thrillseeker]

Which is actually the best memory Module u could use?

] i have 512 dual (256mb x2) ddr @ pc3200 cosair xms

....thinking of upgrading to 1gb of same brand etc.......

what do u have under your hood and wat u think about my selection?                    

[coldstorm]

timming are more important the module manufature most who do      
2-2-2-5 timming are top of the line manufutures so no crappy products . If asked what brand i like best i would say samsung
i got rambus stick under the hood so is pain for me                    

[TrinireturnofGamez]

i'm using 1 512mb GIEL stick , cheap , came with a Hspreader . Timing are not impressive , 3-3-2.5-6                      

[W1nTry]

I have 1GB (512x2) Kingston HyperX PC2700 timing 2-2-2-5, i'd have loved to have the PC3200 but that was too much more and I doh really need it (Athl0n XP 2600+ Barton, FSB 333).                    

[unforgiven]

i use kingston 512Mb value ram ..i actuallt dont remember the actual chips on it thou                    

[DeadEyes]

one thing what's so important about the timing?                    

[unforgiven]

another thing how do you know your timing?                    

[Czar]

one thing what's so important about the timing?

An excellent question!

Anandtech.com recently had a fantastic article on just the topic --> http://www.anandtech.com/memory/showdoc.aspx?i=2223

Beware tho, if this sort of thing doesn't interest you very much, you'll soon find yourself falling asleep while reading this article...

Here's a quick summary that I grabbed from the Conclusion of the article...

All the talk of latencies and timings will hopefully have helped everyone to realize that while the two major factors in overall performance of RAM are its bandwidth and the CAS latency, the other timings' impact can vary from being negligible to having a moderate influence on performance.

Demands are dependent on the application being used, of course, but in general, graphics-intensive operations demand a lot of bandwidth, office applications benefit more from latency, and games tend to want both.

another thing how do you know your timing?

For that, you'll need to check your BIOS.                    

[Synth]

I have 1GB (512x2) Kingston HyperX PC2700 timing 2-2-2-5, i'd have loved to have the PC3200 but that was too much more and I doh really need it (Athl0n XP 2600+ Barton, FSB 333).
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If the hyperx is older stuff like 1 year old or more chances are its the good stuff and can take 200fsb. Worst case u can try lower timings to have it run at 200fsb stably. I suggest 3-3-3-6 cas 2.5.

I'd be interested in buying it if indeed its the older ones and your selling it.                    

[Synth]

another thing how do you know your timing?

Usually bios tells you on newer mobos.

If not use a program like cpuz or sisoft sandra or everest.                    

[Synth]

Which is actually the best memory Module u could use?

] i have 512 dual (256mb x2) ddr @ pc3200 cosair xms

....thinking of upgrading to 1gb of same brand etc.......

what do u have under your hood and wat u think about my selection?

There is no BEST of anything in comp world. Only BEST for your needs.

So it all depends on what you use for the ram is.

What fsb you planb to run it at. If ypu plan to o/c or not. What timings you are okay with. Price. Reliability. Voltage selection on your mobo. Chipset type.

Brand name isn't always best for one's need.

Corsair isn't worth it anymore when competitors are cheaper and offer same or better value.                    

[coldstorm]

well actually synth the best ram is the fastest ram with 2-2-2-5 timings .
never give up speed vs timming have better timming normally better in long run .