crazydj

Hi Guys!

I wish to upgrade the RAM on my PC. As in my sig below, i'm currently running 2 X PC6400/800 Crucial DDR2 1GB CL5. Howeever, at my local PC Megamart, almost ALL the shops do not bring in CL5 anymore. They only have CL 6 of the same specs(PC6400/800Mhz ).

What is the difference between:

1) PC6400/800 DDR2 1GB CL5
2) PC6400/800 DDR2 1GB CL6
3) PC6400/800 DDR2 1GB N5
4) PC6400/800 DDR2 1GB N6

I understand that the lower the number, the lower the latency, which is better. Am i right to say this? Thanks!

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Tator Tot

Yes lower latency is better.

You might want to look at 2x2GB sticks if they have them. As they can sometimes be cheaper.

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crazydj

But i already have:

Slot 1 Yellow: PC6400/800 Crucial DDR2 1GB CL5
Slot 2 Balck: Empty
Slot 3 Yellow: PC6400/800 Crucial DDR2 1GB CL5
Slot 4 Black: Empty

Will it be okay if i put a PC6400/800 DDR2 2GB CL5 on Slot 2 and 5 each? Will there be any performance issues?

EDIT: Also i read that if i added more RAM, my capacity will be maxed out at only 3.2GB. Is this true?

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Tator Tot

It would be around 3.5GB more or less, but you can pick up DDR2 pretty cheap right now.

Cas 5 1066 sticks.

Which 4 sticks makes overclocking hard.

So you could take out your old, sell it, and then put in the new.

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crazydj

I'll think i stick to my current config. I see upcoming probs with my board. Thanks a lot bro!

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