quick question.... two almost alike RAM's

ok.... is the more expensive one really better??? doesn't seem that way to me.... but is EPP (Enhanced Performance Profiles) and also SLI certified that much better? in the end which is better?

CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Unbuffered DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit System Memory - Retail - $218.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145590

or

CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Unbuffered DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit System Memory - Retail - $259.00
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820145034

 

Hmmm...the difference between these sticks of RAM is the cas latency and the timing. Please see this link for a description of latency and this link for a description of timing.

 

ok..... but is the extra $41 worth having 4 CAS Latency with timing of 4-4-4-12 over 5 CAS Latency with timing of 5-5-5-12????

41 dollars.... yes or no?

 

I posted the links so that you can decide for yourself. I don't know how valuable your money is to you. I do know that AMD processors like low latency, whereas Intel processors like high frequency. I don't know what's in your system, either!

 

https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion...Title=2nd+list



APEVIA (ASPIRE) X-Navigator ATXA8NW-BK/500 Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500W Power Supply - Retail - $155.99

Gigabyte GA-M55SLI-S4 Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail - $94.99

MSI NX7900GTX-T2D512E Geforce 7900GTX 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card With Full Version Game King Kong - Retail - $474.99

AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ Windsor 2000MHz HT Socket AM2 Dual Core Processor Model ADA4600CUBOX - Retail - $319

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM - $15.99



thats what i'm buying..... since it is AMD you think the 4 is worth it then? i read those things and they were really confusing and i still dont know the answer.... i know that 4 is better than 5.... but is it 41 dollars better than 5?

 

Personally, I think $40 can buy better things....