[plug] ddr really faster then sdram for linux kernel ?

[Leon Brooks]

On Friday 30 November 2001 01:43, Mike wrote:
> Is ddr memory really that much faster then sdram for linux kernel,
> especially if there are a large number of tasks (ie. Much beyond 2nd
> level cache size).

> Ddr is about $100 more then sdram for 256 MBytes (incl m/board difference)
> and I'm wondering if its worth it - though for Windows anecdotal
> evidence suggests its much better...

Spend the extra $100 on another 512MB or so of RAM. That will make a bigger 
difference to your system performance than running your existing RAM slightly 
faster. And you'll be able to edit *huge* image files.

Cheers; Leon