The Impact of Memory Latency Explored

EconolineCrush writes "Memory module manufacturers have been pushing high-end DIMMs for a while now, complete with fancy heat spreaders and claims of better performance through lower memory latencies. Lowering memory latencies is a good thing, of course, but low-latency modules typically cost twice as much as standard DIMMs. The Tech Report has explored the performance benefits of low-latency memory modules, and the results are enlightening. They could even save you some money."

Comments

apply this to picking a wife

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FTFA - Lowering memory latencies is a good thing, of course, but low-latency modules typically cost twice as much as standard DIMMs.

I'd have to say this is right on when applied picking a woman to spend your life with... low-latency memory is a BAD BAD thing, and VERY expensive. My next time around, I'm going with the "CHEAPER", high-latency model that can't immediately recall everything I've ever said while arguing her point... Roses and jewelry can cost you over the long run friends...

Just stick a few blue LEDs on it...

[phpm0nkey]

I have no doubt that hardcore PC gamers will shell out the cash for these, regardless of the cost/performance ratio. Once you start paying $500+ for a graphics card, all rational decision making skills are lost.

But surely flashing LEDS make it go faster!

[Cr0w T. Trollbot]

After all, that's the main feature of Crucial Ballistix Tracer Memory. I'm sure those LEDS must be worth at least 10 fps in Doom 3...

Crow T. Trollbot

Re:Link crashed Firefox

[NanoGator]

"Beware, one of the banner advertiser on that page (netshelter.net) is trying to buffer overflow with strangely crafted cookie. Hope you do not run your Firefox on Windows..."

Just another reason to switch to IE!

Re:Can't Read the Article

[DrWhizBang]

Sounds like a memory timing issue - you should upgrade to some OCZ low-latency RAM!

(I'm sorry, that's not helpful at all, is it?)

Re:Save money?

[CountBrass]

I'm sorry, but you are too stupid to post on /.

Re:If you can afford a cup of coffee a day...

[merdaccia]

Your analogy does not hold. Slashdot is a high latency site. By the time I've read a few comments, I've usually forgotten what the story was about.

Wait, why am I posting this comment again?

Re:cache

[Unnamed Chickenheart]

Is that a L1 or L2 cache? o.O

As we say in Psychology

[frank249]

Better latent than never.