Ram SPEED

[nauman]

I am buying a Asus CUSL2 with 800EB 133 processor. I want to install 256 or 128 MB ram. Was wondering which to use. there are CL3 or CAS3 and CL2 or CAS2 (i take they mean the same thing). I am confused whether to get the CAS2 or CAS3 memory. the CAS2 is more expensive than the CAS 3 memory and budget is an issue.. Also is it better to go (2) 128 or (1) 256MB chip.. I dont think I will be going over 256MB....

thanks

 

[Rand]

Cas2 is about 10% faster than Cas3 and it's better if you plan to overclock the FSB. Whether it's worth paying for 10% faster is a matter of debate. If your budget minded then Cas3 PC133 should do you fine.
As for whether it's better to have 2-128MB DIMM's or 1-256MB DIMM, there is no performance difference between either way. Ourchasing 2-128MB DIMM might be cheaper but the single 256MB DIMM would leave more slots free for future upgrades.

 

[Vegito]

Actually from the benchmark, depending on what you run, CAS2 is almost not that much faster, 1% - 3% but different application goes up to the 8%-10%

But I rather have speed... 1 Stick of 256MB CAS2 RAM @ PC133..
I actually have 2 512MB registered dimm for 1GB.. 4 slots.. have 2 empty for future upgrades.

Benchmark was at FiringSquad

 

[nauman]

I think I will order the Crucial Tech 256MB Cl2 ram for 307.49 with free shipping. I am just uneasy going with generics....the diff b/w cl3 and 2 is only 15$ as well.

THanks for the help.....