Re: [Hampshire] [OT] memory sticks

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Author: Alan Bell
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Subject: Re: [Hampshire] [OT] memory sticks
this bit is the speed rating:
PC2-6400
PC2-5300
and the 6400 one is faster. If your computer doesn't support PC2-6400 it should just operate at 5300 speeds. In fact the 800 and the 667 is the speed in Mhz I think.

Alan.


Lisi wrote:
> What are the relative advantages and disadvantages of two pairs of sticks
> given that they both cost the same?
> Basically, why one might prefer:
> CT2KIT12864AA667 • DDR2 PC2-5300 • CL=5 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR2-667 •
> 1.8V • 128Meg x 64
> to:
> CT2KIT12864AA800 • DDR2 PC2-6400 • CL=6 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR2-800 •
> 1.8V • 128Meg x 64
> or vice versa.
>
> http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/listparts.aspx?model=K8M890M2MB-RS2H&pl=FOXCONN&cat=RAM
> (the first two pairs of sticks)
> The processor is an AMD Athlon 64 3500+.
>
> TIA
> Lisi
>
>