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> "Ron Krebs" wrote in message
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>> "name" wrote in message
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>>> Quick question.
>>> I've decided to upgrade my rig with a Maximus Formula and a Wolfdale
>>> E8400.
>>> Which would be the faster memory the 1066 CAS 5 or the 800 CAS 3?
>>> CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual
>>> Channel Kit TWIN2X2048-8500C5DF
>>> Cas Latency 5
>>>
>>> CORSAIR Dominator 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
>>> Dual Channel Kit TWIN2X2048-6400C3DF
>>> a.. Cas Latency: 3
>>>
>>>
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>> Forget the Corsair and go with G.Skill
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> Aside from saving $100 for CAS 4 what's the advantage? Are Corsair and
> G.Skill comparable?
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G. Skill uses D9 micron chips (arguably the best out there) and if you check
the spec voltages of both, you'll see that G.Skill has a lower voltage range
for its spec latency providing for more oc-ing ability and stability. I
don't know, but maybe the XMS series are also now using the D9MGH IC's Try
to find a matched pair whose rated speed and latency is listed at the lowest
voltage. It doesn't mean you have to stay within that range, it just means
that's what they were spec-ed at. I haven't checked them recently but when
I got mine over a year ago, the G.Skill sticks always seemed to be listed at
1.9 to 2.1 volts, whereas most of the rest were listed at 2.2v. Depends on
if you plan to overclock much or perhaps not at all. I also read the
customer reviews before I buy and G.Skill had by far the most satisfied
buyers. Corsair, Mushkin, Crucial, et. al. have been around longer than
G.Skill and hence the popularity. But I've never seen a newcomer rise so
quickly in the ranks as G.Skill has. That alone says something.
Ron
>> Stay informed about: DDR2 800 CAS 3 vs DDR2 1066 CAS 5 
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