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2012/06/02 12:23:24 (permalink)

Memory speeds

Hi all

Just wondering if anyone knows whether or not memory speed and memory clock speed are the same thing? 
I'm fairly sure they are and I'm trying to decide which RAM to buy.

I have found this one at amazon  which I know for sure is the same as I have on my board right now but also a cheaper one at ILGS which looks to be identical but it's giving different speeds in the tech spec.

The cheaper RAM at ILGS says it is 1333MHz "memory clock speed" but it is advertised as 1600MHz.
Perhaps it's an error in their advert. I have emailed them but they are closed until Wednesday due to holidays. 
I'm in no great hurry but if it's not the same as the RAM on amazon then I'll order it now from amazon but I like to save money where ever I can 

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    larrymcg
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    Re:Memory speeds 2012/06/03 14:26:56 (permalink)
    Both sites list the Corsair product numbers as being identical.  There is often confusion about the terms used to describe the memory speed and clock speed and...

    Here's a link to an article that attempts to clarify things.  

    http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Understanding-RAM-Timings/26


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