What difference does it make (6ns or 7ns memory)?

Spoooon

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Well, 6ns memory is faster. Gives you more headroom if you're trying to overclock.
 

oldfart

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The ns rating of the ram is another way to state clock speed. 7ns = 143 MHz, 6ns = 166 MHz, 5.5ns = 183 MHz...etc. Just divide the ns rating into 1. 1/7 = 14285.
 

faye

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is that fixed?
i mean if i have a 7.5ns memory = 133mhz

what if i try 142mhz? if it is a quality memory stick, it can reach 142mhz , right?
 

oldfart

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Yes, sometimes you can push it on quality memory. The ns rating is a good point of reference to start from.