Understanding RAM Timings

Posted on Wednesday, May 18 2011 @ 20:55 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

Hardware Secrets learns you in detail what numbers like 7-7-7-21, 8-8-8-24, or 9-9-9-24 after the memory specification mean. You can read it over here.

"DDR, DDR2, and DDR3 memories are classified according to the maximum speed at which they can work, as well as their timings. Timings are numbers such as 3-4-4-8, 5-5-5-15, 7-7-7-21, or 9-9-9-24, the lower the better. In this tutorial, we will explain exactly what each one of these numbers mean."

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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