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Time to RAM that MHz

May 30, 2014 1:31PM PDT

Aside from the slightly inappropriate title, if anyone here has a computer, I guarantee it has RAM in it.
Something that has always been a curiosity to me are:
(Just for the record, lets say its Patriot DDR3 ram in a 2GBx4 setup, and using memtest86 for our results.)

1) Is lower timing (7-7-7-7) and 1600MHz more stable in the long run than say (9-9-9-24) at 1333MHz?
2) If timing is how responsive RAM is when closing massive programs, would higher frequency, around the 2000's still be stable?
3) Does it really matter for the setup? An example is you need 8GB RAM. Will 2GBx4 perform the same as 4GBx2?

Can't wait for the replies. Thanks.

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Stable?
Jun 1, 2014 4:27AM PDT

No idea what your asking about....since there has been no replies.....it would seem no one else does either.

If you use ram that is supported by the mobo and don't overclock it's all stable.

As for 2x4GB vs 4x2GB perf wise....I suspect your splitting hairs.

My pref is 2x4GB.....memory controller load/bus load/other non-sense.

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stable
Jun 1, 2014 12:07PM PDT

Trying to figure out if the RAM CAS latency directly affects the life of the hardware.
Same as you, I prefer 2x4GB, but was curious if 4x2GB would wear out faster than a 2x4GB.
Just curious, that's all.

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That's easy.
Jun 1, 2014 12:09PM PDT

Memory timing would not affect wear so not a life issue at all.

As to speed, tests would have to be done.
Bob

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thanks for clarifying
Jun 1, 2014 12:59PM PDT

thanks for clearing things up. been wondering about that for quite some time.