Question about memory timing

[sswingle]

I see everyone on this board talking about memory timing. What do these mean? Can someone explain and/or point me to an article?

I have 512 MB of PC2100, and have just left it at default settings. Will I notice an increase if I change it? What do I even change it to?

Thanks

 

[boyRacer]

Link

 

[DannyBoy]

The lower the setting, the better.

 

[FPSguy]

There are several articles and explanations of memory timings linked in this thread.