Memory chip question pls:

[myforum]

I'm going to order a couple sticks of:
Module Size: 256MB
? Package: 168-pin DIMM
? Feature: SDRAM, PC133
? Configuration: 32Meg x 64
? DIMM Type: Unbuffered
? Error Checking: Non-parity
? Speed: 7.5ns
? Voltage: 3.3V
? SDRAM Timings:CL=2

What does the CL-2 mean because they have the same thing available for CL-3 ??

Thx

 

[interchange]

CL is CAS Latency. (CAS standing for Column Access Strobe). Basically if you use CAS2 it can speed up your RAM. However, just like processors, because they are rated at CAS3 doesn't mean they can't do CAS2; in fact, almost all CAS3 does anyway. Buy your RAM from Crucial while it's ridiculously cheap.

 

[AndyHui]

Read the FAQ:

What does CAS2 and CAS3 RAM mean?

 

[chuckieland]

cl2 is faster then cl3 but cl3 is cheaper

 

[John]

A majority of CL3 memory will run CL2...keep that in mind.