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    m17x R2 RAM question

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ChronixPsyc, May 30, 2011.

  1. ChronixPsyc

    ChronixPsyc Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just installed CPUID and I went to the memory part, clicked on Slot #1 and it says that my RAM is only 667Mhz but on the website it says it should be 1333Mhz. Is this correct? Im not too knowledgable on RAM of any type but I just want to make sure.

    M17x R2 System Build

    CPUID Ram
     
    ChronixPsyc, May 30, 2011
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    TurbodTalon Notebook Virtuoso

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    I'm sure there's some RAM expert around here in the forums, but I believe that is normal. If you multiply 667 x 2, you get around 1333. There's a reason for it, but I can't seem to find it at the moment.
     
    TurbodTalon, May 30, 2011
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Isn't marketing a nice thing :D?
    Dual Data Rate: 2x 667Mhz= 1334Mhz(~1333)

    DDR stands for Dual Data Rate, meaning it processes twice per clock cycle.
    So, op your memory's operating correctly.
     
    katalin_2003, May 30, 2011
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    So what happens if the user of said RAM is only running one stick? Yes, I do love marketing. Not really.
     
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    Same thing.
    My bad earlier, I was thinking of something and wrote a completly different thing :rolleyes:
     
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    ChronixPsyc, Jun 1, 2011
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    Those are fine.
     
    The0ne, Jun 1, 2011
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