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    compare 1333 with 1600mhz ram

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by qohelet, Jul 26, 2011.

  1. qohelet

    qohelet Senior Member

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    any real world noticeable difference between these two ram speed? i know m17x r3 support both of these ram.

    side note: anyone knows where the stock ram of m17x r3 located? are they located at the bottom panel or beneath the keyboard?
     
    qohelet, Jul 26, 2011
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    I upgrade my stock RAM to HyperX 1866Mhz PnP because I didn't think that the jump to 1600 would be very noticeable but from what I read 1600 hyperx is a lot better than the stock 1333.
    You have two ram slots just underneath the bottom panel and then two more underneath the keyboard. If you have 4 GB you will find 2x2GB underneath the bottom panel and nother in the slot underneath the keyboard.
    The difference between hyperx 1600 and 1866 is small in price so I recommend go with 1866.
     
    Virtual87, Jul 26, 2011
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    qohelet Senior Member

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    thanks for the help! :D
     
    qohelet, Jul 26, 2011
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  4. Bill Nye

    Bill Nye Know Nothing

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    I don't think it's noticeable at all. It's a YMMV thing. Very few programs, a couple emulators maybe, benefit from the jump. Unless WEI scores mean that much to you.
     
    Bill Nye, Jul 26, 2011
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    jywang Notebook Evangelist

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    jywang, Jul 26, 2011
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    Thanks for that article Wang, conclusion... Faster memory has no effect on gaming. Glad I just bought 1333.
     
    ValkerieFire, Jul 26, 2011
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    livid Notebook Consultant

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    The memory controller in the Core processors is already optimized to the point where faster speed memory makes a negligible performance difference. Unless you plan on overclocking a "K" version processor, there is no point in going with faster RAM.
     
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  8. Bill Nye

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    Better CAS timing is pretty cool, but really, clocks mean almost nothing anymore. Most kids these days don't even know what FSB is.

    Anyway, if the extra $25-30 per module doesn't affect your wallet, go for it. It looks cool, but you won't really see its heatspreaders as in desktops. I'd rather have a bottle of Johnnie Walker myself. To each his own.
     
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    ^ Cheers + Rep. (as soon as I get to a desktop).
     
    ValkerieFire, Jul 26, 2011
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    You will benefit from faster RAM speeds when using the IGP.
     
    Brabostaan, Jul 27, 2011
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    Thanks for the post. I also have a dilema if go with 8GB 1600 or 16GB 1333 as I have modules for both. Currently working with 8GB setup as I think its enough.
     
    airacutie, Jul 27, 2011
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    How often are we using the IGP versus the Nvidia or Radeon graphics? Not enough to notice the difference.
     
    livid, Jul 27, 2011
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