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    Specific OC question relating to RAM

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by stevenxowens792, Aug 26, 2009.

  1. stevenxowens792

    stevenxowens792 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Ok, yes i have searched and read the OC posts in relation to the x9100. If you have an M17, with a p8400 or 8600... I know you can overclock utilizing setfsb.

    With this in mind.. would you replace the original ram 2 gig pc8500 ddr3 1066 with 2 or 4 gig ddr3 1333 mhz ram? I know increasing the FSB causes stress on ram and everything else. It might be worth it thought to get a couple hundred extra mhz for the price of the ram.

    What are your thoughts or experience? (Disclaimer, yes I know it is better to buy the faster ecu from the get-go)

    Thanks!

    SXO792
     
    stevenxowens792, Aug 26, 2009
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  2. EviLCorsaiR

    EviLCorsaiR Asura

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    If you plan on overclocking the FSB then yes it might be worth getting the 1333 RAM, however I personally don't see an advantage as it's often the CPU that holds back max OC not FSB.
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Aug 26, 2009
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  3. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    Are you allowed to specifically control the memory speed with setfsb or is it linked?
     
    Mandrake, Aug 26, 2009
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  4. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    You just change the fsb... No other options so it oc's with it
     
    The_Moo™, Aug 26, 2009
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  5. Mandrake

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    Then there's a possibility that if stevenxowens792 buys 1333 memory the OC capabilities may be worse. If they are linked right now at 1:2 it's probably better. Wouldn't know for sure until it's tested but he would be changing his systems memory divider.
     
    Mandrake, Aug 26, 2009
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