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My computer... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (AlphaArms) http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/sreply/3130 Mon, 07 Apr 2003 06:58:07 GMT http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/reply/3129/t/The-K7S5A-SDR-vs-DDR-RAM-Guide-56k-Warning-.html#reply-3129
In my opinon, every little bit counts. My computer went from 6200 in 3DMark2001SE to 7061, mainly because of ram, also o/c my video card. Also with the first benchmark my SDR was at default speed (in terms of timing, not FSB). A little bit here, and a little bit there all add's up. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (QR25DE) http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/sreply/3129 Sun, 06 Apr 2003 20:35:54 GMT http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/reply/3128/t/The-K7S5A-SDR-vs-DDR-RAM-Guide-56k-Warning-.html#reply-3128
FSB: 143/143
DRAM Timing Configuration: Ultra
CAS Latency: 2
RAS Precharge time: 2T
RAS Active Time: 7T
DRAM Driver Slew Rating: Fast

Quake 3


SANDRA 2003 SP1


Compare these with... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (AlphaArms) http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/sreply/3128 Sat, 05 Apr 2003 11:20:33 GMT http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/reply/3127/t/The-K7S5A-SDR-vs-DDR-RAM-Guide-56k-Warning-.html#reply-3127

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maybe you just got low quality ram or something

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It has nothing to do "low quality RAM." The settings in the BIOS determine how fast or slow a stick of RAM will operate.
[I need to clarify this a little bit... I don't mean that PC133 is equal to PC2700 in any way, but I am saying that two sticks that are specified to run at the same speed may can have a... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (AlphaArms) http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/sreply/3127 Sat, 05 Apr 2003 09:48:28 GMT http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/reply/3126/t/The-K7S5A-SDR-vs-DDR-RAM-Guide-56k-Warning-.html#reply-3126
If you notice the information before the benchmarks though, I said to make sure I put minimal strain on the video card I reduce geometric and texture detail so the benchmark would be relying mostly on my CPU, chipset and RAM.

In the future, I plan to get a better video card and re-do this whole guide but... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (AlphaArms) http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/sreply/3126 Sat, 05 Apr 2003 09:38:54 GMT http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/reply/3125/t/The-K7S5A-SDR-vs-DDR-RAM-Guide-56k-Warning-.html#reply-3125 feeds@yuku.com (fred35) http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/sreply/3125 Fri, 04 Apr 2003 16:22:42 GMT http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/reply/3124/t/The-K7S5A-SDR-vs-DDR-RAM-Guide-56k-Warning-.html#reply-3124
maybe you just got low quality ram or something

Secondly, my computer can handle much more strain than before.

When I used to d/l 30 - 40 files from Kazaa at once I couldn't do anything else on my computer. With my DDR I can still listen to music and run applications smoothly

Also, for gaming, there was a significant decrease in the time needed to... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (QR25DE) http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/sreply/3124 Fri, 04 Apr 2003 15:23:58 GMT http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/reply/3123/t/The-K7S5A-SDR-vs-DDR-RAM-Guide-56k-Warning-.html#reply-3123 ]]> feeds@yuku.com (AlphaArms) http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/sreply/3123 Fri, 04 Apr 2003 14:16:32 GMT http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/reply/3122/t/The-K7S5A-SDR-vs-DDR-RAM-Guide-56k-Warning-.html#reply-3122 ]]> feeds@yuku.com (SpecialK) http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/sreply/3122 Fri, 04 Apr 2003 06:49:58 GMT http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/reply/3121/t/The-K7S5A-SDR-vs-DDR-RAM-Guide-56k-Warning-.html#reply-3121

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CAS Latency controls the time delay (in clock cycles) that passes before the SDRAM module starts to carry out a read command after receiving it. It also determines the number of clock cycles required for the completion of the first part of a burst transfer. In other words, the lower the latency, the faster memory reads can occur. However, some memory modules cannot handle such low latencies and may lose data, resulting... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (AlphaArms) http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/sreply/3121 Thu, 27 Mar 2003 14:19:33 GMT http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/reply/3120/t/The-K7S5A-SDR-vs-DDR-RAM-Guide-56k-Warning-.html#reply-3120
can K make another request regarding RAM?

"What do the RAM CAS/RAS etc. settings do/mean?"

or is that a novel for an answer? ]]> feeds@yuku.com (SpecialK) http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/sreply/3120 Thu, 27 Mar 2003 14:04:51 GMT http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/reply/3119/t/The-K7S5A-SDR-vs-DDR-RAM-Guide-56k-Warning-.html#reply-3119

I will also add that in... thanks for the suggestion. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (AlphaArms) http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/sreply/3119 Tue, 25 Mar 2003 15:59:25 GMT http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/reply/3118/t/The-K7S5A-SDR-vs-DDR-RAM-Guide-56k-Warning-.html#reply-3118

Suggestion: What about a "Can I use PC2700 memory on the K7S5A?" in the FAQ section. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Oken) http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/sreply/3118 Tue, 25 Mar 2003 05:57:30 GMT http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/topic/1023/t/The-K7S5A-SDR-vs-DDR-RAM-Guide-56k-Warning-.html

The ECS K7S5A SDR vs. DDR SDRAM Comparison Guide v1.0
By AlphaArms

Lately, I've been noticing a lot more post about the performance difference between DDR and SDR types of RAM. Many people have been asking, "Will upgrading to... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (AlphaArms) http://k7s5amotherboardforum.yuku.com/topic/1023 Sun, 23 Mar 2003 21:12:19 GMT