Q: for instance, ive seen ram with 800MHz and then some with 233MHz. and the lower the number the higher the price. is this correlation correct in performance as well?
A: The MHz is the speed. Usually, the higher the MHz number the higher the price. However, there is also a number that indicates size, A 256 MB will usually cost less than a 512 MB. But there is no absolute If you find the Rambus type memory (RIMM) you will pay a great deal more regardless of size and speed. The technology was short-lived and is hard to get.. So ... the size and speed numbers are not consistent indicators of cost. Good luck.