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is there a big difference between 2.5 latency and 2.0? and also what does heat spreader mean

theres a thing called wikipedia for that. and if you can't find it there how about trying google?

but since im sort of nice i'll do it for you.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cas_latency

and the second one im not to sure what your talking about. is it heat sink maybe?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat_sink

Probably something that distributes heat so your RAM won't overheat.

i know what cas latency means i wanted an opinion from someone with experience on whether it is worth it or not to pay the extra $20 for .5 less latency

this is probably not the best place to ask, ask a forum that deals more with computers.

Ram Cooler ftw.

Heat spreaders are exactly what it says- they spread heat which will help your ram temprature if you are overlclocking etc.

I wouldn't spend more money for lower cas as the performance increase is unoticable. Also it will use more voltage as well (for lower timings).

I would spend or add that $20 somewhere else

Get some cold cathodes and LEDs. From the films and fucktards i've met, neons apparently increase horsepower; I can only assume that flashing lights will do the same for your PC.

lol

Don't forget to throw on the "QX9650" sticker you stole from your friend. Also a "Linux Inside" badge. Lawl.

k i'll be sure to do all this ty for your helpful advice

Buy the Spongebob bobbl head the ladies will be at your feet.

Guys you also need the LEDs on your fans...
Cmon

oh, and i hope you remember to get a custom paint job, it will make your computer 9000% more awesome

To answer your question, no, I don't think it really matters. Not to a human anyway. I've got CL2 but it doesn't let me play with detailed shadows.

Lower cas - higher overclock-ability... I doubt you would overclock your fsb tho. 2.5 is just fine