CL2.5 over CL3

[southnjess]

I'm going for an upgrade on my ram, really need it for the video editing and general system stuff.

At the momment I have 512 of Kingston pc3200 with a Cl of 2.5, if I get some cheap ram (Ultra or better Crucial) in a CL 3 am I going to lose alot of speed, or will I even notice it at all?
I know that if I get CL3 my original ram will default to that speed as well
So I was wondering what really is the difference between the two, and should I pay the extra bucks for CL 2.5 over CL3?

 

[Amaroque]

What CPU, and MB are you using?

 

[southnjess]

Sorry didn't think of that.

Epox 8rda3+
Barton 2800+

 

[Amaroque]

If it's a Barton, and you already have CL 2.5 RAM... I would match it with the same latency RAM.

BTW... Are you running that at 333MHz? If so, you might be able to run that RAM at CL 2.0

 

[KK]

will he see that much of a difference though?

 

[dennisjai215]

it'll probably make a few secs diff imo..

 

[southnjess]

I'm running the ram at 400Mhz (I think).

Would it be better to run it at 333Mhz and set the Cl to 2.0?

 

[Amaroque]

Originally posted by: southnjess
I'm running the ram at 400Mhz (I think).

Would it be better to run it at 333Mhz and set the Cl to 2.0?

Yes.

The reason I suggested to match the origional CL/MHz is because there isn't much difference in price.

 

[southnjess]

Just rebooted, the post says 200 Mhz (DDR 400), I think that's 400 Mhz total isn't it?

Regarding the price Tiger direct has some Ultra Brand which is CL 3 for $49 while the Kingston 2.5 is about $93.

Do you think I could get the cheap stuff and run that at 333Mhz at Cl 2.0?

P.s Thanks for the help BTW

 

[Amaroque]

I've never heard of "ultra" RAM.

200MHz is 400DDR
166MHz is 333DDR
133MHz is 266DDR

If Kingston is working good for you, I'd stay with Kingston.

 

[southnjess]

Ok I will get the kingston then.
THX.