Let's take PC2700 DDR RAM as an example. Crucial has RAM running at CAS latencies of 2.5. Corsair has modules running at 2.0. If you do not plan to overclock, will you see a difference in performance?

At first glance, seeing a string of numbers like "34-42-42-96" on RAM packaging might be puzzling -- but they carry important technical meaning. They refer to memory timings, with the first indicating ...

DDR4 memory, even though a generation old at this point, is still very capable and can deliver performance levels only slightly behind the newer DDR5. While DDR5 memory continues to make inroads with ...

When the opportunity arises, upgrading your RAM is a great way to boost your PC’s performance. But RAM can be quite a headache to work out sometimes. That’s because it comes in varying generations, ...

These new Trident Z5 Royal Neo series kits arrive in DDR5-6000 CL28-36-36-96 and DDR5-6000 CL28-38-38-96 kits, with capacities of 32GB (2x16GB) and 64GB (2x32GB) for the former and 48GB (2x24GB) and ...

Benchmark Summary: While it's clear that having aggressive memory timings will increase system performance, the differences were not dramatic. The biggest speed gains come with increased clock speeds.

High-end RAM kits often boast blazing-fast speeds to catch your attention, but that doesn't necessarily mean smoother gameplay or higher frame rates are guaranteed. Although premium RAM certainly has ...

Welcome to ExtremeTech's comprehensive RAM guide, in which we'll answer a broad range of questions related to how much system RAM you need these days, whether or not it's worth it to upgrade older ...

Researchers propose low-latency topologies and processing-in-network as memory and interconnect bottlenecks threaten inference economic viability ...

While not completely upgradeable like modular gaming desktop PCs, modern laptops still have certain components that users can upgrade, such as storage and memory. Both are required in modern games in ...