AMD memory question

alcattle

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Memory noob here. I have AM2 MB, and X2 3800. The MB uses DDR2 sticks. What speed for a stock never to O/C system. System will be used for games, WOW and online Java type games and web browsing
 

memorymaster

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But remember, if you get an 800Mhz cas4 , it is not a JEDEC standard so you might have to change it to a cas 4 in the bios, as most companies program their modules to the conservative JEDEC standards (which the highest standard is 800Mhz, cas 5).

Since 800MHz cas 5 is a JEDEC standard, therefore most of the time, it will be programed into the module.

So, if you dont want to go into the bios at all (no O/Cing at all), than 800Mhz cas 5 is for you, even tho cas 4 runs a lot faster.