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bigdawgfoxx
11-08-2003, 10:01 PM
If i buy more memory does the CAS Latency have to be the same? If so, where would I be able to find out my CAS? What prog? THANX
lynx
11-08-2003, 10:29 PM
It's a good idea for all your memory to have the same specification.

A good piece of software is Sandra from Sisoftware (http://www.sisoftware.net/).
bigdawgfoxx
11-09-2003, 12:21 AM
Well i have it, but its not the latest version..and i dont know what to click on for it to show me... Is there like a small program...or can u tell me what to click on? thanx
bigdawgfoxx
11-09-2003, 01:54 AM
any help?.....
DarthInsinuate
11-09-2003, 02:01 AM
run the memory bandwidth benchmark, then scroll down to logical/chipset 1 memory banks
bigdawgfoxx
11-09-2003, 02:17 AM
K thanx!! on my friends computer..which im on now. It says 128MB SD RAM 2-2-2CL....does that mean its 2C??
Virtualbody1234
11-09-2003, 02:25 AM
Look right on the memory modules themselves. The code that is printed on the chips usually end with a number. That number refers to the speed rating. Look up the number using google to understand.

I also noticed that your computer has SDRAM. Why are you wanting to upgrade the ram on that. Spend your money on upgrading your motherboard to run DDR memory instead.
bigdawgfoxx
11-09-2003, 02:55 AM
because i can get 256MB for like 40 bux...and thats fine with me...I want to just do that...i will upgrade other stuff later. Is 1.5 CAS Latency faster or slower then 2.5? Is the lower the number the better? or the higher? thanx. Do I HAVE to have the same? Or will it just make it run faster? thanx
Virtualbody1234
11-09-2003, 03:04 AM
Lower numbers are faster. Your system will run at the slowest of all the modules you have in the system. For example: Lets say you have 3 modules. 2 that are rated CL2 and one that is rated CL3. In that case they will all run at CL3.

40 bux is almost enough for a new motherboard that can run DDR. It will also allow you to put a much faster CPU.

I also noticed in you sig: "320MB of PC100 RAM..just got an upgrade 512 MB". Please clarify that. How much RAM do you have now total?
bigdawgfoxx
11-09-2003, 03:11 AM
320.....i am just too lazy to change that..i thought i did though...oh well ill do it again sometime. and im not buying a crapy 40 dollar mobo lol
Virtualbody1234
11-09-2003, 03:17 AM
I didn't say you should buy a $40 mobo. I said it's almost enough.

Do you even know what good mobos you can get for not too much cash?

There is even one I'm thinking of that supports SDRAM and DDR so you wouldn't even have to buy new ram right away. You could use yours and upgrade later.
Virtualbody1234
11-09-2003, 03:40 AM
As for the motherboard check out the ECS K7S5A Pro rev. 5.0

Good budget oriented board that has a lot to offer.

Supports up to 2600+ CPU. Both SDRAM and DDR supported (not at the same time).

http://www.ecsusa.com/images/k7s5aPro_1.jpg http://images10.newegg.com/productimage/13-135-126-04.JPG

http://www.ecsusa.com/products/k7s5a_pro.html

Newegg product link: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?DEPA=1&submit=property&catalog=22&mfrcode=1414&propertycodevalue=3236,%200,%200,%200,%200,%200,%200,%200,%200,%200,%200,%200,%200,%200,%200&keywords=&minprice=&maxprice=&description=%20&order=Description)
bigdawgfoxx
11-09-2003, 04:28 AM
I really dont want a new mobo...i just want ram...and that 2-2-2CL is that a 2CAS LATENCY?
bigdawgfoxx
11-09-2003, 04:03 PM
Help me please :D
bigdawgfoxx
11-09-2003, 08:58 PM
Ok since noone wants to help me, if it dont work you will all feel my wrath! haha nah just playin...ill be back in like an hour to tell yall if it worked.
lynx
11-09-2003, 10:48 PM
Originally posted by bigdawgfoxx@9 November 2003 - 04:28
I really dont want a new mobo...i just want ram...and that 2-2-2CL is that a 2CAS LATENCY?
Yes, it's the last 2. But of course I could be lying, it might be the first one. Or even the middle one, take your pick. :rolleyes: