Hi, I was wondering if DDR2 RAM speed makes much difference to case temperature? In my case, I am building a system that I want to be quiet, using an AMD cpu and micro-atx mobo for use as a network file server and occasional media server.
The mobo I am looking at supports DDR2 800 RAM, but I was wondering if I should go with slower RAM, like DDR2 667 (PC 5300), for a cooler result (to reduce the need for noisy fans), as well as lower price. It seems that would be fine for my needs. Am I the right track?
Thanks!
Does RAM speed affect temperature much?
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Ah, understood. Thanks!
I've decided to go with the DDR2 800 A-Data dual channel kit:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820211188
I've decided to go with the DDR2 800 A-Data dual channel kit:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820211188
The RAM runs at the FSB speed and divider setting. If you don't change the FSB (i.e. overclock), then the DDR2-800 and DDR2-667 run at the same speed and, therefore, will not run any hotter. Well, possibly if they are running at different CAS timings, there may be a very slight difference, but I would think that is nothing to worry about.
This is one thing that I think alot of people don't understand about system RAM. Buying "faster" RAM does not necessarily mean that it automatically runs faster, only that it is capable of running at a higher FSB speed.
This is one thing that I think alot of people don't understand about system RAM. Buying "faster" RAM does not necessarily mean that it automatically runs faster, only that it is capable of running at a higher FSB speed.