faster speed will make up for higher latency only if u utilize that faster speed, keep in mind that a PC 3200+ will be downclocked to 200MHz.......so the only way you will utilize those higher clocks is if u OC ur CPU to 250 or more. if ur gonna do more than 250 FSB (if ur getting PC 4000) then ur gonna need to either increase voltage on the RAM or set a mem Divider.