Which Stick of RAM do I buy?

Thunderball · 05-25-01, 11:49 AM

http://www.crucial.com/store/listpar...-J150&x=9&y=15

That's what I got when I went to crucial...erm. I'm confused.

UWSarge · 05-25-01, 11:58 AM

Depends on how much you want and how fast you want it. The difference between each two of the same size is that one is CL2 and one is CL3. CL2 is slightly faster then CL3. (this is a latency issue for the memory) The cost is only a couple dollars, so getting the CL2 would be a good idea.

Thunderball · 05-25-01, 11:59 AM

Thank you very much. YOu'll have to understand I'm pretty much an F'N moron when it comes to PCs.

Thanks!

UWSarge · 05-25-01, 12:01 PM

The other thing to add in is that if you have CL3 memory already, and you add in CL2, you go as fast as your slowest memory, which would be CL3.

I think there are programs to help you figure out what type of RAM you currently have, but if you just order the CL2 you're fine in either case of having CL3 or CL2.

Thunderball · 05-25-01, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by UWSarge
The other thing to add in is that if you have CL3 memory already, and you add in CL2, you go as fast as your slowest memory, which would be CL3.

I think there are programs to help you figure out what type of RAM you currently have, but if you just order the CL2 you're fine in either case of having CL3 or CL2.

I'm not sure what I have...but I will order the higher one

edstein · 05-25-01, 12:13 PM

If you want 15% off use this link.

http://www.crucial.com/webpromo

Happy Trails.

Thunderball · 05-25-01, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by edstein
If you want 15% off use this link.

http://www.crucial.com/webpromo

Happy Trails.

Thanks

Thunderball · 05-26-01, 03:16 PM

Thanks for the link...now if only my PC would get here...

Feneant · 05-26-01, 04:34 PM

If you do nothing reall intensive with your pc, you probably won't even notice the difference between CL2 and CL3 ram... besides, Crucial is mucho expensive ram, I can get the same amount of ram in Canada for a lower price by around 20-25% even if it's CAS 3 ram, I won't notice a difference unless I run benchmarks.

[Edited since Crucial changed it's price]

gcribbs · 05-26-01, 05:06 PM

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Originally posted by Feneant
If you do nothing reall intensive with your pc, you probably won't even notice the difference between CL2 and CL3 ram... besides, Crucial is mucho expensive ram, I can get the same amount of ram in Canada for a lower price by around 20-25% even if it's CAS 3 ram, I won't notice a difference unless I run benchmarks.

[Edited since Crucial changed it's price]

are you comparing generic ram with crucial or good quality ram with it. for people who overclock there is a difference. the cheaper generic ram just gives up if you push it. crucial ram does not. mine is running at 143 when the ram is rated for 133. generic ram usually will not work at faster speeds.

if you have some great source however. post away

I am always willing to check out a deal

I agree most people will not see any difference between cas 2 or cas 3 ram.

Buy the cas 3 unless the price is very close.

Thunderball · 05-26-01, 10:32 PM

and we have a RAM WAR!

gcribbs · 05-26-01, 10:35 PM

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Originally posted by Thunderball
and we have a RAM WAR!

not really a war. I would love to find a source that is even cheaper than crucial but overclocks like it. or at least is as stable even at the same speed that it is rated for. I have found crucial and mushkin to be the best two companies. I just was curious who he uses

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Boomer22 · 05-27-01, 09:56 PM

Need more RAM for DELL P3 450 mhz

I have 128 MB RAM currently.

I would like to double or triple it. Will I notice any differences?? I am going to stsrt using DV with my new firewire card extensively, so that is the main purpose of the question.

Any ideas?

gcribbs · 05-28-01, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Boomer22
Need more RAM for DELL P3 450 mhz

I have 128 MB RAM currently.

I would like to double or triple it. Will I notice any differences?? I am going to stsrt using DV with my new firewire card extensively, so that is the main purpose of the question.

Any ideas?

if you are working with large files then you will notice for sure. what operating system are you running. win 98 shows the most improvement up to 256 MB then the improvements are small since win 98 does use memory the same way after 256 MB. Not sure why.

as cheap as ram is and your need for a lot of memory due to your use. I would add 256MB more.

05-25-01, 11:49 AM	#1
Thunderball DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In a place without the cursed couch Posts: 20,584	http://www.crucial.com/store/listpar...-J150&x=9&y=15 That's what I got when I went to crucial...erm. I'm confused. __________________ If people had followed my guidelines their wouldn't be any fluff. It was supposed to be just lists and no discussions, but I guess I was expecting too much for DVD Talkers. -Josh Hinkle

05-25-01, 11:58 AM	#2
UWSarge DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: May 2000 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,388	Depends on how much you want and how fast you want it. The difference between each two of the same size is that one is CL2 and one is CL3. CL2 is slightly faster then CL3. (this is a latency issue for the memory) The cost is only a couple dollars, so getting the CL2 would be a good idea. __________________ UWSarge w00t! w00t!

05-25-01, 11:59 AM	#3
Thunderball DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In a place without the cursed couch Posts: 20,584	Thank you very much. YOu'll have to understand I'm pretty much an F'N moron when it comes to PCs. Thanks! __________________ If people had followed my guidelines their wouldn't be any fluff. It was supposed to be just lists and no discussions, but I guess I was expecting too much for DVD Talkers. -Josh Hinkle

05-25-01, 12:01 PM	#4
UWSarge DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: May 2000 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,388	The other thing to add in is that if you have CL3 memory already, and you add in CL2, you go as fast as your slowest memory, which would be CL3. I think there are programs to help you figure out what type of RAM you currently have, but if you just order the CL2 you're fine in either case of having CL3 or CL2. __________________ UWSarge w00t! w00t!

05-26-01, 03:16 PM	#8
Thunderball DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In a place without the cursed couch Posts: 20,584	Thanks for the link...now if only my PC would get here... __________________ If people had followed my guidelines their wouldn't be any fluff. It was supposed to be just lists and no discussions, but I guess I was expecting too much for DVD Talkers. -Josh Hinkle

05-25-01, 12:13 PM	#6
edstein DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 8,175	If you want 15% off use this link. http://www.crucial.com/webpromo Happy Trails.

05-26-01, 04:34 PM	#9
Feneant DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 4,534	If you do nothing reall intensive with your pc, you probably won't even notice the difference between CL2 and CL3 ram... besides, Crucial is mucho expensive ram, I can get the same amount of ram in Canada for a lower price by around 20-25% even if it's CAS 3 ram, I won't notice a difference unless I run benchmarks. [Edited since Crucial changed it's price]

05-26-01, 10:32 PM	#11
Thunderball DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In a place without the cursed couch Posts: 20,584	and we have a RAM WAR! __________________ If people had followed my guidelines their wouldn't be any fluff. It was supposed to be just lists and no discussions, but I guess I was expecting too much for DVD Talkers. -Josh Hinkle

05-27-01, 09:56 PM	#13
Boomer22 Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 228	Need more RAM for DELL P3 450 mhz Need more RAM for DELL P3 450 mhz I have 128 MB RAM currently. I would like to double or triple it. Will I notice any differences?? I am going to stsrt using DV with my new firewire card extensively, so that is the main purpose of the question. Any ideas?