PC4000 and CAS Latency

[toxik]

Well, I need to get some PC4000 ram. I have done massive research and have come down to 2 modules. The OCZ VX 4000 Gold and Crucial Ballistix 4000. Each have pros and cons and I dunno what to do. The crucial comes in 1gb sticks so buying 2 of them will let me run it @ 1t and also save 2 ram slots. The OCZ comes in 512x2 kits so I lose 1t and lose 2 ram slots. The Crucial is much cheaper too. The OCZ has much better timings. Crucial runs @ CL3, OCZ runs @ CL2. Crucial OCs better but I doubt I'll go over 250FSB anyways. So, I dunno... do you think better timings, CL2, is worth the extra money?

OCZ: http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16820227206

Crucial: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146549

[NoSoup4You]

Re: PC4000 and CAS Latency

The 2x512 will preform better. CAS timings do effect performance, but only when you go from super slow (4-4-4-10) to much lower like (2-3-3-6). 2-3-3-8 will be pretty good.

[djstubbs]

Re: PC4000 and CAS Latency

Hey I'm selling that same OCz Memory~!

OCZ 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 500 (PC 4000) Dual Channel Kit System Memory



This memory was tested and is almost new, I have the original case and receipt.

It has never been overclocked and can run at DDR500, 2-2-2-8 timings.

I'm looking for $160, PM me with all offers if you're considering it.

GL!

If you're considering this memory, PM me an offer.

Here are some benchmarks to consider:

[NoSoup4You]

Re: PC4000 and CAS Latency

I have a hard time believing that Corsair falls so far behind. What are the CAS timing on that Corsair?

[toxik]

Re: PC4000 and CAS Latency

3-4-4-8 and it's $230 for 1gb(512x2). Same timings as crucial only in more sticks and almost $100 more expensive. Corsair don't like high voltages. The OCZs can go up to 3.3v and I'm sure crucial can too... given u got good cooling and air flow.

I think I'm gonna get PC3200. The OCZs are nice but way too expensive. I'm also probably not gonna go over 230FSB so I doubt I'll ever use them to the full potential. The OCZ 2gb Plats is probably what I'm gonna get. The price on them is just too good.