Looking for some opinions on RAM choice.

zecandyman · 08-01-2007, 07:03 AM

Hi

I'm wondering what RAM I should get for my motherboard. Either 2GB 800MHz with 4-4-4-12 latency for about $190 or get 2GB 1066MHz with 5-5-5-12 latency for about $305.

It will be corsair RAM and if I get the 1066MHz one its Dominator RAM, and I will be getting 4GB.

I don't want to spend a ton of money on the RAM so I was going to go with the $190 RAM but I thought I should get some opinions first.

I have an Asus Striker Extreme motherboard, Quad Core Q6000, GeForce 7900GS XXX, 80GB HDD and 500GB HDD and a 1100W PSU. I don't plan on overclocking the RAM.

Thanks

zecandyman · 08-01-2007, 07:08 AM

Also if someone could tell me which is better to have, lower latency or higher frequency, and why? Just trying to understand RAM more.

**Cromewell** · 08-01-2007, 07:50 AM

I would take the lower latency because IMO the increased speed isn't worth the price difference.

Generally speaking, higher frequency is better than lower timings but only to a point.

08-01-2007, 07:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
zecandyman New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4	Looking for some opinions on RAM choice. Hi I'm wondering what RAM I should get for my motherboard. Either 2GB 800MHz with 4-4-4-12 latency for about $190 or get 2GB 1066MHz with 5-5-5-12 latency for about $305. It will be corsair RAM and if I get the 1066MHz one its Dominator RAM, and I will be getting 4GB. I don't want to spend a ton of money on the RAM so I was going to go with the $190 RAM but I thought I should get some opinions first. I have an Asus Striker Extreme motherboard, Quad Core Q6000, GeForce 7900GS XXX, 80GB HDD and 500GB HDD and a 1100W PSU. I don't plan on overclocking the RAM. Thanks

08-01-2007, 07:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 11,802	I would take the lower latency because IMO the increased speed isn't worth the price difference. Generally speaking, higher frequency is better than lower timings but only to a point. __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in command here. www.userfriendly.org

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08-01-2007, 07:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
zecandyman New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4	Also if someone could tell me which is better to have, lower latency or higher frequency, and why? Just trying to understand RAM more.