Ram timeings?

Question

Is ddr 500 pc 4000 faster than ddr 400 pc 3200 or is it the other way around like if you keep on going lower is that better or do you want to go higher
also could someone tell me which one of these would be the very best.. i dont over clock so..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010170147+1052107965+1395428464+1052308476&Subcategory=147&description=&Ntk=&srchInDesc=

Answer 1

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148009

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148015

I would buy one of these two...the higher the number the faster the RAM 500>400=faster...

Answer 2

DDR 500 is fast, especially if you overclock. All motherboards will run that ddr 500 as ddr 400, most likely at lower (better) latency.
The advantage of ddr 500 is its stability at 500Mhz when you overclock. Regular ddr 400 may be stable only up to 425mhz, sometimes higher but at loose timings.
If you do not overclock, the only benefit you will get is the lower latency. It could be significant for AMD set ups but not so much on Intel set ups.

Answer 3

Just by looking at the Newegg page you gave I would say the Crucial Ballistic Tracer with 500MHZ, the latency is higher than the 400MHZ version, and the timings are higher, but the speed is higher. Confused? This isn't an easy area, try going to Crucial.com, and use their memory calculator download. It'll tell you their best ram available for your system, and the CORRECT one, one that'll work. Based on this info you can try to compare it to other makers. Things you're looking for:
1. Configuration-Sdram, DDR, DDR2
2.Voltage-must be within +/- .5volts
3. Latency-the smaller the number the better,(simple explanation)
4.Timings-the smaller the better, but must be compatible with your BIOS settings.
The list goes on, try Hardwaresecrets.com, Extremetech.com, Tomshardware.com for more detailed explanations. (by the way DDR sticks have 184 pins, DDR2 have 240 pins)

Answer 4

With RAM: Higher Numbers = Faster Memory. DDR 500 means the RAM runs at 500mhz bus speed, where as DDR400 runs at 400mhz. I wouldn't mess with RAM timings too much, as you can make your RAM inefficient without proper configurations, especially if you don't know what you are doing. The other thing to know is if your system uses Dual-Channel ram. If it does, make sure the RAM you get is Dual-Channel because you will get a good performance boost. You have to get two sticks of the same size ram though, but most Dual-Channel ram is sold already in sets.

Answer 5

It actually depends on what you need it for. games, work or Homework ~


the DDR 400/3200 would be great for PC games - Its what I have and its older (some dos games may run too slow or
way too FAST depending on the rest of the PC build)

the DDR 500/4000 works great for adobe products and software for doing work or Home work - It will also work good for games . (some dos games may run too slow or
way too FAST depending on the rest of the PC build)

Answer 6

you want the ram with the fastest timing, right now you should look at 800MHz and ddr2 not ddr 1, you will notice a great improvment, but make sure your motherboard is ready

Answer 7

ddr 500 way faster.....