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    Ram Problem on ym M17?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by nodeffect, Nov 23, 2009.

  1. nodeffect

    nodeffect Notebook Evangelist

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    Do you know why the speed is lesser ? I thought I'm using DDR3 and it suppose to be 1066MHZ ?

    check the picture
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    nodeffect, Nov 23, 2009
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  2. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    because 533x2 is 1066. ;)
     
    Mandrake, Nov 23, 2009
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    The speed that it gives is half of your actual RAM speed. I'm not sure WHY that is, but it just is. Ask someone like a computer technician if you want to find out why ;)
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Nov 23, 2009
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    The memory is double pumped. Two data per clock.
     
    Mandrake, Nov 23, 2009
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  5. nodeffect

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    oh, thanks for your answer, I'm so afraid that I bought a fake RAM....
     
    nodeffect, Nov 23, 2009
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