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Does RAM quality matter?

Several posts over recent months, especially on the cMP2 threads, have discussed RAM quality and settings and how these affect playback.

I found many claims to be contradictory and remained unconvinced: I stuck in a decent-quality one GB Corsair stick into my audio PC and left motherboard settings at SPD.

However, I recently bought a couple of the much-praised Kingston Hyper X modules (KHX6400D2K2/1G) and set timings at the recommended 3-3-3-8.

After installation, the system sounded about as attractive as a cat swallowing broken glass. Reverting to the Corsair stick restored quality.

It demonstrated to me, though not quite how I'd hoped, that RAM does seem to matter.

Can anyone offer suggestions as to what RAM to choose (and why) and what settings to use (and why). I have the impression that I'm far from alone in floundering here but would like to be proved wrong.

Best

Dave


Edits: 01/21/09
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Topic - Does RAM quality matter? - Ryelands 02:57:15 01/21/09 (48)
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