Memory Timings

colt1911

colt1911

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When I first set up my memory I had to set the timings to 5-5-5-12 with a 2T command rate. In using CPUZ it shows these settings plus these 4-4-4-12 with a 2T command rate . My question is if I run the 4-4-4-12 settings will it improve or hurt my system?
 
In theory it will improve your system because the latencies are tightened, but will put your DIMMs under more stress. This may cause the system to run unstable in result of crashing, etc...

I would have a look at the manufacturers website and see what the best settings are for the DIMMs you have. Also if you change the latencies/timing then be sure to run such tests e.g. memstest...
 
My system is very stable at the moment so I think I'll leave it alone. Like they say if it's not broke don't fix it. Thanks for the info .
 
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