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    What is the Best DDR2-667 SO-DIMM on the market?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by 3n12aGeD, Apr 18, 2008.

  1. 3n12aGeD

    3n12aGeD Notebook Enthusiast

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    Basically, I'm looking for something with
    better latencies then 5-5-5-15 @ 1.8V

    Preferably 2x2GB kits, but I can live with 2x1GB kits.

    Until now, all I've found are 2x2GB kits with
    5-5-5-15 @ 1.8V from OCZ and Mushkin.
     
    3n12aGeD, Apr 18, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Lithus - I am looking at this kit vs the same kit with CAS 5 for $10 less. What is the major difference in that one CAS level for a power user - but not a gamer (web, Office, etc - but lots of open windows/programs) during the day).
     
    bubbatex, Apr 19, 2008
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    Borderline nothing.
     
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  5. bubbatex

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    Thanks - I'll just save the $10 (particularly since I just wasted $40 on Acronis TI 11!)
     
    bubbatex, Apr 19, 2008
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    I dont see any reason to spring extra $ for low latency ram esp not for a notebook. If its like 10$ than the regular stuff then maybe but check out the ram deals thread. The best ram is the cheapest ram IMO
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Apr 19, 2008
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    OK guys real world I guess I will give it to you but to act as if latency means nothing is a little off. My PC4200 CL4 benchmarks the same as PC5300 CL5 Santa Rosa. I do know the 667Mhz vs 800Mhz memory bus is important and a significant reason why it does so. But with that said CL is the clocks it must wait to execute. 4 vs 5 is 25% increase in latency (wait). So it does have an effect, whether it matters is the question. I would pay.
     
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    OK, let's go another step - considering that I have 2gb (2 x 1gb) and I want to go to 3gb (I'm 32-bit right now), I get a 2gb stick and toss a gig in the drawer. A quality stick is about $40-45. A 4gb kit CAS 5 is $70 and CAS 4 is $80. And obviously this is a complete set from the same mfg'er. I am willing to spend a little more to hopefully insure good quality. Some say that while all RAM can be of the same spec, since it is produced by different companies, it can be a little different.

    Comments and suggestions?
     
    bubbatex, Apr 19, 2008
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    Yeah ram can be different, most of the time it will be the same tho as if it has the same timings and its the same speed the chances of it being the same IC's is very high. Also even if they are different unless your notebook/computer is really picky about ram it should run just fine with 2 different IC's
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Apr 19, 2008
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  10. powerpack

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    I agree with VXUMC. And he happens to have one of those picky systems (C90). But bubbatex here is a link on RAM and things about how different and not different it is it might be worth a read depending on how much you already do or do not know. It was never finished so it is not complete. There was a time when matching sticks where required but those days are gone even different size sticks play nice on most.
     
    powerpack, Apr 20, 2008
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    See my benchmark regarding with this particular RAM.
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=236451&page=2
    See post#11
     
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    thanks - so, I think I will just stick with CAS 5. Brand suggestion?
     
    bubbatex, Apr 20, 2008
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    Just stick with major brands, such as Corsair, Kingston, OCZ, Patriot and Crucial.
    Basically if the memory has a lifetime warranty you are good to go.
    The major brands mentioned simply have tested memory chips, and tend to be more compatible with a wider variety of machines.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Apr 21, 2008
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