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    Core i5 with 1333mhz RAM

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by redandblack1287, Jun 3, 2010.

  1. redandblack1287

    redandblack1287 Notebook Consultant

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    So I just found out that you can actually use the faster RAM with the i5 processor (and I'm sure there are a billion other processors that can use it as well). Is there any point in upgrading from 1066? I don't know anything about it, so I can't tell if Dell isn't offering the 1333 because there's no reason to, or because they want you to spend more on a quad core. Thanks in advance
     
    redandblack1287, Jun 3, 2010
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    You can use the 1333 ram with i5's, but it just down clocks itself to 1066.
     
    Megacharge, Jun 3, 2010
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    Only the quads (720QM/820QM/920XM) can utilize the 1333 memory, AFAIK.
     
    Aikimox, Jun 3, 2010
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    I5 and the I7 620 (the dual core one) have FSB's of 1.066ghz, there for 1333mhz ram will be a waste. Unless purchased with the intent of upgrading processors in the future. possible yes, but as others suggested, the BIOS will downclock the ram so that the FSB/RAM sits at a 1:1 ratio.
     
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    Thanks everyone, this place is so helpful n.n
     
    redandblack1287, Jun 6, 2010
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