Memory Latency

ozalon · Jul 29, 2006, 01:50 AM

could someone please explain the memory latency thing? ive found some nice ram with a latency of 5-5-5-12, and dont know if thats "good" or not. (its OCZ Gold DDR2-800, 2GB for my conroe SLI system) and if you know any better ram, id like to hear about it.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jul 29, 2006, 04:10 AM

thats a higer latecy wich is cheaper, the higher the mhz the more bandwith, things
like gameing prefer lower latency wich if far more expensive. Though a very low
latency ddr2 667 should be better then high latecy ddr2 800 for gameing. If you
looking for better be prepared to open your wallet much wider...

Dyre Straits · Jul 29, 2006, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ozalon

could someone please explain the memory latency thing? ive found some nice ram with a latency of 5-5-5-12, and dont know if thats "good" or not. (its OCZ Gold DDR2-800, 2GB for my conroe SLI system) and if you know any better ram, id like to hear about it.

To give some comparison: My Corsair TwinX Dual Channel PC3200 (2x512) has latency settings of: 2-3-3-6

The lower the latency, the better....and the higher the price.

Also, you didn't ask, but, I'd stay away from Kingston and go with Corsair or OCZ. They are both highly recommended among the members here.

ozalon · Jul 29, 2006, 10:14 PM

hmm... Dyre, how much was that ram?

EDIT: oh, wait ill just cheak on the net, lol

ozalon · Jul 29, 2006, 11:09 PM

i found some Mushkin HP, 2GB Duel Channel DDR2-533 3-3-3-9 for $210 CAD. does the lower latency make this better then the other kind i found? even though this has like half the speed?

Dyre Straits · Jul 30, 2006, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ozalon

hmm... Dyre, how much was that ram?

EDIT: oh, wait ill just cheak on the net, lol

A year ago, when I bought mine at Fry's, it was $130 US. I've seen it for less since then.

800 would beat 533. BUT, make sure that the manufacturer is giving you actual speeds. Example: Some state 800 when they mean, 400 x 2 = 800. Using that, 533 x 2 = 1066. So, make sure you're getting the correct speed stated.

H3X4D3C1M4L · Jul 31, 2006, 03:54 PM

You realize he's talking DDR2 and for DDR2-800 AND 2GB those are some pretty low latencies.

I think the Platinum series from OCZ will have the lowest latencies by stock and usually they're the most overclockable

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ozalon DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edmonton AB, Canada Posts: 32 Rep Power: 0	Memory Latency could someone please explain the memory latency thing? ive found some nice ram with a latency of 5-5-5-12, and dont know if thats "good" or not. (its OCZ Gold DDR2-800, 2GB for my conroe SLI system) and if you know any better ram, id like to hear about it. __________________ Hello! I'm a signature virus. Copy me into your signature to help me spread.

Jul 29, 2006, 04:10 AM	#2
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	thats a higer latecy wich is cheaper, the higher the mhz the more bandwith, things like gameing prefer lower latency wich if far more expensive. Though a very low latency ddr2 667 should be better then high latecy ddr2 800 for gameing. If you looking for better be prepared to open your wallet much wider... __________________

Jul 29, 2006, 10:14 PM	Thread Starter #4
ozalon DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edmonton AB, Canada Posts: 32 Rep Power: 0	hmm... Dyre, how much was that ram? EDIT: oh, wait ill just cheak on the net, lol

Jul 29, 2006, 11:09 PM	Thread Starter #5
ozalon DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edmonton AB, Canada Posts: 32 Rep Power: 0	i found some Mushkin HP, 2GB Duel Channel DDR2-533 3-3-3-9 for $210 CAD. does the lower latency make this better then the other kind i found? even though this has like half the speed?

Jul 31, 2006, 03:54 PM	#7
H3X4D3C1M4L DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,794 Rep Power: 0	You realize he's talking DDR2 and for DDR2-800 AND 2GB those are some pretty low latencies. I think the Platinum series from OCZ will have the lowest latencies by stock and usually they're the most overclockable