Latency and timing

Killed By Bugs · 2nd Sep 2008, 11:06 AM

I would like to buy some more memory for my system. What importance does latency and timing have? I would like to have what is best for my computer in regards to playing online multiplayer games. I have a Gateway 506gr, p4, 3.2ghz, 200gb, 7200rpm, ddr(3200), with a Nvidia 7800GT. It is an older system but still serving my needs. I currently have 2 gigs (2-512's and a 1-gig stick). I was contemplating replacing them with 3 one gig sticks but as I shopped I couldn't decide on what to buy because of the different latencies and timing. Any advice would be appreciated.

Lacus · 4th Sep 2008, 12:05 AM

woah, those ram are hard to get these day...since it's DDR1 right?hmm, if it was me, i get the same brand of rams that you had in ur system...as for the latency and timing..i'm not too sure of it :sweat:

Killed By Bugs · 4th Sep 2008, 12:52 AM

Newegg's memory matcher listed quite few that will work. I was just wondering if latency and timing is a factor due to my older rig. DDR dual channel btw. Thanks.

Lacus · 4th Sep 2008, 01:05 AM

i doubt it will be a factor but then..if possible get the same timing and latency from the rams in your pc..not to sure bout this ><..someone help this dude

Killed By Bugs · 4th Sep 2008, 05:57 AM

It would appear that latency and timing will not be a factor in my decision. I researched my motherboard and found it is set for 2.5 volts only. Most of the memory I was looking at with low latency and timing usually start at 2.6 to 2.7 volts. So anything I bought with low latency wouldn't run at full capacity due to the voltage. I think I will just buy the same type I purchased last time and add 2 1 gig sticks. Thanks for the help though!

Lacus · 4th Sep 2008, 10:20 AM

no problem dude..Glad to help ya out...

Adrian Wong · 5th Sep 2008, 05:19 AM

Don't worry. The memory has little effect on online multiplayer games.

When you buy memory, you should always buy memory with faster (lower) timings or higher clock speeds for maximum compatibility with the older modules. Just keep them set to the slowest common settings.

You can also tweak the memory modules by using faster timings or clock speed than what they are designed for, but that's like overclocking. You need to know what you are doing. Otherwise, play safe and use the slowest settings.

2nd Sep 2008, 11:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Killed By Bugs Newbie Join Date: 23 Jul 2007 Posts: 8 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Latency and timing I would like to buy some more memory for my system. What importance does latency and timing have? I would like to have what is best for my computer in regards to playing online multiplayer games. I have a Gateway 506gr, p4, 3.2ghz, 200gb, 7200rpm, ddr(3200), with a Nvidia 7800GT. It is an older system but still serving my needs. I currently have 2 gigs (2-512's and a 1-gig stick). I was contemplating replacing them with 3 one gig sticks but as I shopped I couldn't decide on what to buy because of the different latencies and timing. Any advice would be appreciated.

4th Sep 2008, 12:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lacus Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 973 Reputation: 166 Rep Power: 2	woah, those ram are hard to get these day...since it's DDR1 right?hmm, if it was me, i get the same brand of rams that you had in ur system...as for the latency and timing..i'm not too sure of it :sweat: __________________ GUNDAM 00[CPU=Intel Celeron Dual Core E1200 (3200Mhz) [Cooled By Xigmatek S1283 with Crossbow] \| Mobo=Asus Maximus Formula \| GPU=Gigabyte HD4850 512MB GDDR3+T-Rad2 \| RAM=4x1gb DDR2 800Mhz Corsair XMS2 \| HDD=Western Digital WD6400AAKS 640GB \| Soundcard=Doom's Creative X-FI XtremeMusic \| Speakers=Creative Inspire P5800 \| PSU=Silverstone Strider ST56F \| Keyboard=Creative Prodikeys DM \| Mouse=Logitech MX518\| Casing=Lian Li PC-7YCF]

4th Sep 2008, 01:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
Lacus Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 973 Reputation: 166 Rep Power: 2	i doubt it will be a factor but then..if possible get the same timing and latency from the rams in your pc..not to sure bout this ><..someone help this dude __________________ GUNDAM 00[CPU=Intel Celeron Dual Core E1200 (3200Mhz) [Cooled By Xigmatek S1283 with Crossbow] \| Mobo=Asus Maximus Formula \| GPU=Gigabyte HD4850 512MB GDDR3+T-Rad2 \| RAM=4x1gb DDR2 800Mhz Corsair XMS2 \| HDD=Western Digital WD6400AAKS 640GB \| Soundcard=Doom's Creative X-FI XtremeMusic \| Speakers=Creative Inspire P5800 \| PSU=Silverstone Strider ST56F \| Keyboard=Creative Prodikeys DM \| Mouse=Logitech MX518\| Casing=Lian Li PC-7YCF]

4th Sep 2008, 10:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lacus Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 973 Reputation: 166 Rep Power: 2	no problem dude..Glad to help ya out... __________________ GUNDAM 00[CPU=Intel Celeron Dual Core E1200 (3200Mhz) [Cooled By Xigmatek S1283 with Crossbow] \| Mobo=Asus Maximus Formula \| GPU=Gigabyte HD4850 512MB GDDR3+T-Rad2 \| RAM=4x1gb DDR2 800Mhz Corsair XMS2 \| HDD=Western Digital WD6400AAKS 640GB \| Soundcard=Doom's Creative X-FI XtremeMusic \| Speakers=Creative Inspire P5800 \| PSU=Silverstone Strider ST56F \| Keyboard=Creative Prodikeys DM \| Mouse=Logitech MX518\| Casing=Lian Li PC-7YCF]

5th Sep 2008, 05:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my BenQ Joybook 7000 notebook! Posts: 29,939 Reputation: 2958 Rep Power: 65	Don't worry. The memory has little effect on online multiplayer games. When you buy memory, you should always buy memory with faster (lower) timings or higher clock speeds for maximum compatibility with the older modules. Just keep them set to the slowest common settings. You can also tweak the memory modules by using faster timings or clock speed than what they are designed for, but that's like overclocking. You need to know what you are doing. Otherwise, play safe and use the slowest settings. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? Keep Tech ARP free! Visit our sponsors! We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

4th Sep 2008, 12:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
Killed By Bugs Newbie Join Date: 23 Jul 2007 Posts: 8 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Newegg's memory matcher listed quite few that will work. I was just wondering if latency and timing is a factor due to my older rig. DDR dual channel btw. Thanks.

4th Sep 2008, 05:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Killed By Bugs Newbie Join Date: 23 Jul 2007 Posts: 8 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	It would appear that latency and timing will not be a factor in my decision. I researched my motherboard and found it is set for 2.5 volts only. Most of the memory I was looking at with low latency and timing usually start at 2.6 to 2.7 volts. So anything I bought with low latency wouldn't run at full capacity due to the voltage. I think I will just buy the same type I purchased last time and add 2 1 gig sticks. Thanks for the help though!