Memory question on Crucial PC2100 please.

[Warthog]

OK, I am slightly confused and have a couple of questions if someone will take the time to answer them please. I read this on the hot deals about the Crucial PC2100.

"No, don't bother going back. No one has reported finding -75Z chips (CL=2), only -75 A or -75 B (CL=2.5). The A or B marking appears to be a revision and probably doesn't matter much. On the sticks I saw, the -75 B chips were all dated more recently than the -75 A, so that makes sense. Also, it looks like there is a variation in PCB manufacturers. The -75 B chips come on the MT (Micron) PCB and the -75 A chips come on the LE (Legacy Electronics?) PCB."

1. I have bought the 75A chip. That?s good I take it? What does that mean, I am a little naive. I am still running a P3700. What does a CL=2.5 get me over a CL=2.0?

2. What is the UPC code on these BB plastic packages. Is it the bar code sticker on the front of the package. I tried pealing it off, but it starts to tear. Should I just cut the plastic up?


Seems like a good deal, $35 for Crucial 256MB. Was it?

Thanks for the help.

 

[microAmp]

AnandTech FAQ on CAS.

Hope that helps.

 

[Bovinicus]

CL2 (Colum Address Strobe Latency) is a higher performing option than CL2.5. Lower latency means higher performance. Crucial memory is well known as being high quality memory for an extremely competitive price. What does this mean to you? Even though your memory is rated to only run at CL2.5 there is a very good chance you can run it at CL2 reliably. I am currently running my two sticks of PC2100 256MB Crucial memory at 141MHz FSB with the most aggressive timings. I can go higher, I am just moving up slowly because I haven't overclocked for a little while. Anyway, bottom line is that you have high quality memory and you shouldn't worry about anything. =)