RAM timings?

[Rippy087]

What is the difference between RAM timings? Ive seen 4-4-4-12, 5-5-5-12 and basically everything else. If I want RAM for gaming what is the best ram to get? I need 240pin ddr2 800

Thanks,
Jake

 

[User name1]

1 is cas latency, the delay between programs opening in nanonseconds basically.

The others are timings that are not as important.

How much RAM are you looking for, as you're gaming I will assume 1 or 2gb.
DDR2 RAM 240PIN 800:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145589

 

[Half Evil]

Just remember lower is better

 

[King of Kings1]

I talked to badninja about this before and he told me 2 ram cards have worse timing that 1.So higher amount isnt allways better.

 

[User name1]

Dude, a few more ns's for another gb of ram, you decide which is worth it.

 

[King of Kings1]

A nano second is still another nano second I have to wait! Nah your right though there no big dif

 

[Nik00117]

Generally I try and stick with as low as ram as possible. I found thsi wicked deal for this ram.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220095

 

[User name1]

Yeah that is a bit better than the ones I selected, and Patriot has been known for good OCing in some cases.

 

[gollun56]

Generally I try and stick with as low as ram as possible. I found thsi wicked deal for this ram.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220095

Wow , thats a really good find I think I will be buying some ram soon .

 

[ownage]

ill top that, http://www.tankguys.biz/ddr2-3338-p-1676.html?osCsid=9866f073c6cdf1514cb18c3ad5d357cf
Micron D9GMH Same chips you will find in Corsair 6400C3 and 8500C5