Memory choice
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Posted on Jan 01, 2005 03:24 pm
General FYAH
Melodic Master Mind
Member Since: Apr 19, 2004
which will be best for multitracking with high quality vsti and samples...like which will do more tracks with ease.... Kingston HyperX Series 184 Pin 256MB DDR PC-3200 with Cas Latency: 2-3-2-6 1T.......or Kingston 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-3200 with Cas Latency: 3-3-3...thanks
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Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Jan 01, 2005 08:02 pm Well, more ram is always better. Both you selected are PC-3200 so they are both rated for the same buss speed. The 512 of course is a bigger chunk of ram. Alot of the newer plugs and such require a pretty hefty dose of ram so I would opt for the 512 myself.
Jan 01, 2005 11:04 pm yes i know this....but the Cas latency is the difference that what makes the hyperx more expensive as the normal version......u know.... so this is a case of timing vs. amount......but i think i know what u saying thanks....any more opinions ?.......anyone tried it b4 or something?....thanks
WaltChief Cook and Bottle WasherMember
Since: May 10, 2002
Jan 02, 2005 02:48 pm This doesn't exactly answer you question in regard to your application, but it is an interesting link for folks like myself just looking in.
www.corsairmicro.com/main/trg-cas.html
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Jan 02, 2005 03:22 pm Well, to be honest I just did some checking with my newer studio box. I just added more ram and was actually upgraded to the CAS 2 type ram from the CAS 3. To be very honest after reading the FAQ Walt just posted, Sonar uses the Burst cache very effectively so the differance from going from CAS 3 to CAS 2 ws not even noticed, at least by Sonar.
But that said, if indeed as the FAQ stated it is the saem price, and maybe you play games as well. I would opt for the CAS 2, but defonately go for 512mb of ram as most recording applications today, with all the DSP pluggins they use will benifit from more ram.
And thanx Walt, that was a very informative FAQ in my case. I learned me something new indeed.
WaltChief Cook and Bottle WasherMember
Since: May 10, 2002
Jan 02, 2005 04:05 pm Yup Noise. Me as well. I don't take time to keep up with it all. I just stumble on these things here mostly. Then I learn.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Jan 02, 2005 05:27 pm Ya, I put that link into my geek folder for future referance.
Jan 02, 2005 06:36 pm thanks noize
