Do ram timings matter?

[upliftsleet1974]

Is there one timing that is better then the next. 

I know this is dumb to ask but I have no idea!

[DoubleA7]

For what usage? 

Gaming - no

Other things - maybe.

[upliftsleet1974]

For what usage? 

Gaming - no

Other things - maybe.

Gaming with maybe a side of video editing and photoshop 

[tek inpektor]

RAM timing is just a number.

hehehehehe

 

It's not noticeable unless you're using software that uses a lot of RAM. Adobe Suite, Maya, etc.

[upliftsleet1974]

RAM timing is just a number.

hehehehehe

 

It's not noticeable unless you're using software that uses a lot of RAM. Adobe Suite, Maya, etc.

okay thank you!

Is there a big step up in performance between 1866 and 1600?  (I am talking about the speed now)

[simtransporter]

okay thank you!

Is there a big step up in performance between 1866 and 1600?  (I am talking about the speed now)

It all depends on the applications, some of them get a performance improvement, others not so much.

[tek inpektor]

okay thank you!

Is there a big step up in performance between 1866 and 1600?  (I am talking about the speed now)

This should answer most of your questions.

[upliftsleet1974]

It all depends on the applications, some of them get a performance improvement, others not so much.

So sony vegas and photoshop? And lots of gaming. would it help at all?

[Levent]

okay thank you!

Is there a big step up in performance between 1866 and 1600?  (I am talking about the speed now)

not in gaming 

1600 http://i.imgur.com/glu2b9p.jpg

1866 http://imgur.com/17VUBbN

[upliftsleet1974]

not in gaming 

1600 http://i.imgur.com/glu2b9p.jpg

1866 http://imgur.com/17VUBbN

Thank you that answers it

[solarflare]

Ram timings tightness or loosness are usually dependent on Clockspeeds. for the most part your not going to notice 1 # off. but if you go too loose you will notice when your pc is loading things at times.