When you upgrade memory, your computer typically detects the change and adjusts itself accordingly, but with recent changes in technology, this isn't always the case. Today's fastest memory, or RAM, ...

At first glance, seeing a string of numbers like "34-42-42-96" on RAM packaging might be puzzling -- but they carry important technical meaning. They refer to memory timings, with the first indicating ...

They may not always seem like it, but RAM timings are vital for good PC performance. RAM timings, also known as memory timings, control how quickly your memory can respond to a CPU request. Too fast, ...

The ramp-up in memory-system speed and capacity over the past few years has been incredible and has opened the door for a greater role for DRAM in computer systems. Capacities in the hundreds of ...

The year so far has been filled with news of Spectre and Meltdown. These exploits take advantage of features like speculative execution, and memory access timing. What they have in common is the fact ...

No, but if you do it right they will all slow to 9-9-9-24. Or...yes, but the other way around. Your machine will not run various sticks at different timings. It's likely that it will only look at the ...

A primer on memory, how it works, and how much you need. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Our modern PCs consist of seven primary ...