News Item: : The Secrets of PC Memory (Multipart Article)
(Category: Misc)
Posted by Taxman
Monday 11 February 2008 - 15:59:02
Author: Ryan J. Leng
Published: 15th November 2007
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Ryan Leng is an independent technology consultant and auditor for corporations in computer systems involving hardware, software, networking, security, IT policy formulation and training.
Originally trained in Computer Science and Economics, he has since worked in many fields relating to computer hardware integration, software design and engineering, surveillance systems, advertising, multimedia production, user-Interface engineering and graphic designs.
Ryan explains, ” The aim of this paper is to share my knowledge and experience with others about memory technologies, especially Double-Data Rate (DDR) RAM that I have worked with extensively. Many topics including generational differences, trends, DDR signal management techniques, system optimisation strategy, memory compatibility problems and purchasing considerations are discussed.
It is also my hope to help explain some memory related technologies that may have been vaguely or incorrectly explained in some online communities and “tech” sites. Many specifics and highly technical information have been excluded in order to keep this article more manageable and most importantly, easier to digest for the casual readers.
This paper began while doing research into severe DDR2 memory compatibility problems (at 800MHz and beyond) with products from Asus, Abit, Biostar, DFI, Corsair, Kingston, A-Data and more. There are rising uncertainties with DDR memory technology, which memory system designers have always knew about and are finding it increasingly challenging to mitigate and resolve.
Why is this important to the average user and enthusiasts? RAM stability problems and overclocking limitations are different sides of the same coin. Know how to test for and resolve compatibility issues can help improve users' knowledge in overclocking your RAM.”
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(Category: Misc)
Posted by Taxman
Monday 11 February 2008 - 15:59:02
Author: Ryan J. Leng
Published: 15th November 2007
The links are in our forums at -> [link]
(Note: You MUST be a geekzoo.com member and logged-in to view them)
Ryan Leng is an independent technology consultant and auditor for corporations in computer systems involving hardware, software, networking, security, IT policy formulation and training.
Originally trained in Computer Science and Economics, he has since worked in many fields relating to computer hardware integration, software design and engineering, surveillance systems, advertising, multimedia production, user-Interface engineering and graphic designs.
Ryan explains, ” The aim of this paper is to share my knowledge and experience with others about memory technologies, especially Double-Data Rate (DDR) RAM that I have worked with extensively. Many topics including generational differences, trends, DDR signal management techniques, system optimisation strategy, memory compatibility problems and purchasing considerations are discussed.
It is also my hope to help explain some memory related technologies that may have been vaguely or incorrectly explained in some online communities and “tech” sites. Many specifics and highly technical information have been excluded in order to keep this article more manageable and most importantly, easier to digest for the casual readers.
This paper began while doing research into severe DDR2 memory compatibility problems (at 800MHz and beyond) with products from Asus, Abit, Biostar, DFI, Corsair, Kingston, A-Data and more. There are rising uncertainties with DDR memory technology, which memory system designers have always knew about and are finding it increasingly challenging to mitigate and resolve.
Why is this important to the average user and enthusiasts? RAM stability problems and overclocking limitations are different sides of the same coin. Know how to test for and resolve compatibility issues can help improve users' knowledge in overclocking your RAM.”
[Submitted by Taxman]
This news item is from GeekZoo LANRave & LANParty Events
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