Ram help

gamerguy127 · Feb 25, 2009, 06:24 PM

hi i'm buying ddr3 ram for my asus striker ii extreme motherboard and did not know the difference between these 3 besides the cas latency which are
7-7-7
6-6-6-24
8.0, 8-8-8-28
can anyone tell me which one to get??

(and if you can what cas latency means at all??)

lepel · Feb 25, 2009, 09:26 PM

All I know is that the lower the CAS the faster your RAM.

Judas · Feb 25, 2009, 09:42 PM

the lower each number is.. the faster the ram will be able to perform...

However please be aware that while 2gb of super fast 6-6-6-18 is actually slower overall t hen 4gb of 8-8-8-24

gamerguy127 · Feb 25, 2009, 11:27 PM

think i'll go for the 6-6-6-24 ram then

Mac Daddy · Feb 26, 2009, 12:00 AM

It sounds like the best choice but if you include the manufacturers and model numbers of the RAM we might be able to help more.

There are many different grades of RAM and the best can not always be chosen based on recommended timings.

CDsDontBurn · Feb 26, 2009, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Judas

the lower each number is.. the faster the ram will be able to perform...

However please be aware that while 2gb of super fast 6-6-6-18 is actually slower overall t hen 4gb of 8-8-8-24

i wouldn't call it being "slower" when you have faster ram but in a smaller amount.

The "slower" part comes into play when you start using many different applications that begin to use up resources like no other, like games for example. Once your physical memory is used up, then you system starts accessing virtual memory, or page file as it's also known. thus, having more memory will greatly diminish this possibility and keep your machine running "faster"

gamerguy127 · Feb 26, 2009, 12:49 PM

these are the ones im looking at
MAJOR 4GB 2X 2GB DDR3 1600 PC3 12800 1600MHZ 4 GB Go G on eBay, also, Memory, Desktop PC Components, Computing (end time 17-Mar-09 10:04:18 GMT)

MAJOR 4GB 2X 2GB DDR3 1600 PC3 12800 1600MHZ 4 GB Go G on eBay, also, Memory, Desktop PC Components, Computing (end time 17-Mar-09 10:52:11 GMT)

GEIL DDR3 ULTRA PC3-12800 1600MHz 7-7-7 DC RAM Kit on eBay, also, Memory, Desktop PC Components, Computing (end time 16-Mar-09 20:16:39 GMT)

GEIL 2GB DDR3 1600 CL8.0 DUAL CHANNEL BRUSHED-TITANIUM on eBay, also, Memory, Desktop PC Components, Computing (end time 27-Feb-09 18:07:15 GMT)

which should i go for??

Mac Daddy · Feb 26, 2009, 12:56 PM

Glad you posted the Geil RAM is of a completely different quality than the other brand. Both the Geil sets have heatspreaders and I would chose one of them myself.

I am off to work and don't have time to compare the 2 sets perhaps someone else can ... if not I will post back after work

nicnik · Feb 26, 2009, 12:59 PM

i'd say the geil ultra

gamerguy127 · Feb 26, 2009, 12:59 PM

thanks for the reply, do you thing i should maybe go for the 4gb or is the geil best??

lepel · Feb 26, 2009, 01:06 PM

MacDaddy, in the specifications they say the major RAM has heatspreaders as well, the image is wrong.

If I were you gamerguy, I'd go for the Geil. I never heard about Major before, and Geil is a good brand. You can take 2 gigs and upgrade to 4 later.

gamerguy127 · Feb 26, 2009, 01:11 PM

k thanks 4 the help i'll go for the geil but which one they bot have different latencys?

lepel · Feb 26, 2009, 01:49 PM

The "Ultra" 7-7-7 is faster than the 8-8-8. The 8-8-8 has 6.5 pounds shipping. The 7-7-7 is about 8 pounds more expensive but has free shipping (I assume because it says FREE P&P). So I'd go for the Ultra's. Good luck!

gamerguy127 · Feb 26, 2009, 01:57 PM

thanks verry much will order the ultra!!

Mac Daddy · Feb 27, 2009, 12:00 AM

I just looked myself on the responses and RAM and the Ultra is the choice I would have made ... good luck with it

Quote:

Originally Posted by lepel

MacDaddy, in the specifications they say the major RAM has heatspreaders as well, the image is wrong.

If I were you gamerguy, I'd go for the Geil. I never heard about Major before, and Geil is a good brand. You can take 2 gigs and upgrade to 4 later.

Thanks for the info man I didn't have time to check that this morning before work. I have never heard of that brand either BTW.

gamerguy127 · Feb 27, 2009, 12:28 AM

kl but i was still thinking abot the major 4gb i have never heard of them but its appealing to go for more

CDsDontBurn · Feb 27, 2009, 12:41 AM

dude, where are you located?

i'm sure you can find better products elsewhere online rather than through eGay. i personally wouldn't buy something from there if i could help it.

Mac Daddy · Feb 27, 2009, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamerguy127

kl but i was still thinking abot the major 4gb i have never heard of them but its appealing to go for more

No I would stick with a known brand and wait a bit on 4G trust me on that one.

gamerguy127 · Feb 27, 2009, 08:58 PM

ok i'll go 4 the geil, maybe get another 2 gb later on

Mac Daddy · Feb 28, 2009, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamerguy127

ok i'll go 4 the geil, maybe get another 2 gb later on

gamerguy127 · Feb 28, 2009, 07:19 PM

thanks for all your help!!

Feb 25, 2009, 06:24 PM	#1
gamerguy127 HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: England Posts: 168 Rep Power: 29 System Specs	Ram help hi i'm buying ddr3 ram for my asus striker ii extreme motherboard and did not know the difference between these 3 besides the cas latency which are 7-7-7 6-6-6-24 8.0, 8-8-8-28 can anyone tell me which one to get?? (and if you can what cas latency means at all??) __________________

Feb 25, 2009, 09:26 PM	#2
lepel HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 552 Rep Power: 41 System Specs	Re: Ram help All I know is that the lower the CAS the faster your RAM.

Feb 25, 2009, 11:27 PM	Thread Starter #4
gamerguy127 HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: England Posts: 168 Rep Power: 29 System Specs	Re: Ram help think i'll go for the 6-6-6-24 ram then __________________

Feb 26, 2009, 12:00 AM	#5
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	Re: Ram help It sounds like the best choice but if you include the manufacturers and model numbers of the RAM we might be able to help more. There are many different grades of RAM and the best can not always be chosen based on recommended timings. __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

Feb 26, 2009, 12:49 PM	Thread Starter #7
gamerguy127 HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: England Posts: 168 Rep Power: 29 System Specs	Re: Ram help these are the ones im looking at MAJOR 4GB 2X 2GB DDR3 1600 PC3 12800 1600MHZ 4 GB Go G on eBay, also, Memory, Desktop PC Components, Computing (end time 17-Mar-09 10:04:18 GMT) MAJOR 4GB 2X 2GB DDR3 1600 PC3 12800 1600MHZ 4 GB Go G on eBay, also, Memory, Desktop PC Components, Computing (end time 17-Mar-09 10:52:11 GMT) GEIL DDR3 ULTRA PC3-12800 1600MHz 7-7-7 DC RAM Kit on eBay, also, Memory, Desktop PC Components, Computing (end time 16-Mar-09 20:16:39 GMT) GEIL 2GB DDR3 1600 CL8.0 DUAL CHANNEL BRUSHED-TITANIUM on eBay, also, Memory, Desktop PC Components, Computing (end time 27-Feb-09 18:07:15 GMT) which should i go for?? __________________

Feb 26, 2009, 12:56 PM	#8
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	Re: Ram help Glad you posted the Geil RAM is of a completely different quality than the other brand. Both the Geil sets have heatspreaders and I would chose one of them myself. I am off to work and don't have time to compare the 2 sets perhaps someone else can ... if not I will post back after work __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

Feb 26, 2009, 12:59 PM	#9
nicnik In the Land of Snow Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 569 Rep Power: 46 System Specs	Re: Ram help i'd say the geil ultra __________________ Follow Me on Twitter Battlefield 3 \| youtube \| TwitchTV

Feb 26, 2009, 12:59 PM	Thread Starter #10
gamerguy127 HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: England Posts: 168 Rep Power: 29 System Specs	Re: Ram help thanks for the reply, do you thing i should maybe go for the 4gb or is the geil best?? __________________

Feb 26, 2009, 01:06 PM	#11
lepel HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 552 Rep Power: 41 System Specs	Re: Ram help MacDaddy, in the specifications they say the major RAM has heatspreaders as well, the image is wrong. If I were you gamerguy, I'd go for the Geil. I never heard about Major before, and Geil is a good brand. You can take 2 gigs and upgrade to 4 later.

Feb 26, 2009, 01:11 PM	Thread Starter #12
gamerguy127 HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: England Posts: 168 Rep Power: 29 System Specs	Re: Ram help k thanks 4 the help i'll go for the geil but which one they bot have different latencys? __________________

Feb 26, 2009, 01:49 PM	#13
lepel HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 552 Rep Power: 41 System Specs	Re: Ram help The "Ultra" 7-7-7 is faster than the 8-8-8. The 8-8-8 has 6.5 pounds shipping. The 7-7-7 is about 8 pounds more expensive but has free shipping (I assume because it says FREE P&P). So I'd go for the Ultra's. Good luck!

Feb 26, 2009, 01:57 PM	Thread Starter #14
gamerguy127 HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: England Posts: 168 Rep Power: 29 System Specs	Re: Ram help thanks verry much will order the ultra!! __________________

Feb 27, 2009, 12:28 AM	Thread Starter #16
gamerguy127 HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: England Posts: 168 Rep Power: 29 System Specs	Re: Ram help kl but i was still thinking abot the major 4gb i have never heard of them but its appealing to go for more __________________

Feb 27, 2009, 12:41 AM	#17
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	Re: Ram help dude, where are you located? i'm sure you can find better products elsewhere online rather than through eGay. i personally wouldn't buy something from there if i could help it. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Feb 27, 2009, 08:58 PM	Thread Starter #19
gamerguy127 HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: England Posts: 168 Rep Power: 29 System Specs	Re: Ram help ok i'll go 4 the geil, maybe get another 2 gb later on __________________

Feb 28, 2009, 07:19 PM	Thread Starter #21
gamerguy127 HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: England Posts: 168 Rep Power: 29 System Specs	Re: Ram help thanks for all your help!! __________________