Low Latency Vs Micron

[lessonz]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231065
Vs
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231114

First time builder trying to figure out which of these would be better. I would appreciate an explanation so I could apply the logic in the future. Being recommended other sticks is great, but I'd still love to hear an explanation. Thanks.

 

[cmdrdredd]

If you bought the Micron D9GMH version, it's likely to reach higher overclock speeds.

What do you want to do?

 

[lessonz]

Well, I'm actually thinking of going for some Crucial 8500, but I was just trying to figure out how to decide between these two as a great example. I suppose go Micron if you want to OC, but get the tighter timings if not. Sound right?

 

[RussianSensation]

tighter timings of CL4 DDR2 800 will offset most of performance advantage offered by DDR2 1100-1200 CL5.

You should only buy faster ram if you foresee overclocking beyond 400FSB which is difficult to do with say a Q6600 and its 9x multiplier. In any event DDR2 800 sticks will generally reach at least 900mhz giving you even more headroom. My advice is to buy the cheapest brand name DDR2 you can find like OCZ Gold for $67 or OCZ Platinum R. 2 CL4 (with code EBL08104308301, they come to $62 only).

Invest the rest into a faster 1) Graphics Card 2) CPU.

It's a common misconception that you need fast ram and there is no need to overspend on it. Benches

 

[lessonz]

RussianSensation, thanks for the metrics, that's exactly what I needed. I'll look for 6400. The G.Skill are highly touted because of their 1.8v, but I keep hearing just go Crucial. Any thoughts?

 

[cmdrdredd]

I buy fast memory because I never run my memory at specs. I'm running my DDR2-800 at 1020. I typically overclock my memory with my FSb and CPU all at once. There is a performance increase for some things. Usually you won't notice, but if you measure it you can see it.

Crucial always uses Micron ICs. That's why people recommend them. You can overclock them pretty high. Also, most Micron can do cas3 at rated speeds. That's something tot hink about too.

 

[RussianSensation]

Get E6420 if anything but even that doesn't make sense when you can get E6550 G0 stepping for the same price. However, both of those processors use low multipliers of 8 and 7, respectively, so you'll need beyond 400FSB to really push them. It might make sense to step it up to Micron ICs then. Your other option would be to get something like an E4400 or 4500 to save some $ or just step it up to Quad

 

[Sylvanas]

If you are going with Crucial its a guaranteed D9 IC what what I can remember, and just because it is micron which is renowned for high frequencies, that doesnt mean you cannot reach low latencies on them