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== Terminology == | == Terminology == | ||
;Capacity | |||
: Capacity is the size of the RAM measured in gigabytes (GB). | |||
;CAS Latency | |||
: Column Address Strobe (CAS) latency, is the delay time between the moment a memory controller tells the a module to access a particular memory column on a RAM module, and the moment the data from the given array location is available on the module's output pins. The lower the CAS latency, the better. | |||
;Dual-Channel | |||
: Dual-channel requires a dual-channel-capable motherboard and two or more memory modules. Dual-channel uses two channels which allow the memory controller access to each memory module simultaneously, increasing throughput bandwidth. | |||
;Speed | |||
: This is the speed at which the RAM operates. There are far too many speeds to discuss here. An example would be, DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600). | |||
;Timing | |||
: Timing measures the performance of RAM using four parameters; they are commonly written as four numbers separated with dashes (7-8-8-24). These parameters specify the latencies that affect speed. Lower numbers usually mean faster performance. | |||
;Type | |||
: Type most often refers to the pins and architecture of the RAM. Such as 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM. | |||
;Voltage | |||
: Voltage refers to the voltage the RAM uses. This can be different depending on the type and manufacturer. | |||
= Motherboard = | = Motherboard = |