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I've decided to get one bank of 512MB PC2100 DDR SDRAM with my new system. Checking pricewatch.com, I found that I could get this memory for $55 directly from Mushkin. It is rated CAS 2.5-3-3. After searching their site, I found their 'performance' 512MB memory rated at CAS-2-2-2 latency for $115. This 'performance' memory includes a 'heat spreader.'
I'm building a system with an Athlon XP 1800+ and the yet to be released Soyo Dragon Plus (VIA KT266A chipset). My question is, will I see a significant performance boost by getting the CAS-2 memory? Would it be possible to push the standard memory to CAS-2 (the Dragon board does NOT offer the option to up the memory voltage)? Would I be able to push the 'performance' memory harder when overclocking the system?
I know the question: "Would I get a $60 performance boost?" would be very subjective. But the $60 difference might decide whether I buy a gForce3 (original) at fire sale prices, or opt for the new gForce3 Ti 500.
I'm building a system with an Athlon XP 1800+ and the yet to be released Soyo Dragon Plus (VIA KT266A chipset). My question is, will I see a significant performance boost by getting the CAS-2 memory? Would it be possible to push the standard memory to CAS-2 (the Dragon board does NOT offer the option to up the memory voltage)? Would I be able to push the 'performance' memory harder when overclocking the system?
I know the question: "Would I get a $60 performance boost?" would be very subjective. But the $60 difference might decide whether I buy a gForce3 (original) at fire sale prices, or opt for the new gForce3 Ti 500.