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    Why do i have ddr2 ram?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by FoxTrot1337, Dec 31, 2008.

  1. FoxTrot1337

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    Why does futuremark say that I have DDR2 ram?

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    Is there anyway of checking what kind of ram i have without opening it?
     
    FoxTrot1337, Dec 31, 2008
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  2. goodspeed(TPF)

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    If this is for your M-17 it is an error. Do not worry. (Shouldn't it be running at 800 tho?) If this is for your E1705 it is correct.
     
    goodspeed(TPF), Dec 31, 2008
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  3. FoxTrot1337

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    No this is my M17.
     
    FoxTrot1337, Dec 31, 2008
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  4. Andy

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    It is DDR3 - You can confirm in the "Memory" page in CPU-Z.
     
    Andy, Dec 31, 2008
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  5. TabbedOut

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    I don't know that there is a way to actually confirm the type of RAM without actually physically looking at it. You might try running CPUZ or another diagnostic program and see if you come up with the same results.
     
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  6. FoxTrot1337

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    Ok now I'm worried. :eek:

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    I think its time to open it up. -_-
     
    FoxTrot1337, Dec 31, 2008
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    Yeah, you might want to open it up and take a look at the memory... You're just not having good luck with the AW, huh?
     
    TabbedOut, Dec 31, 2008
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    There ya go. No DDR2 module supports a CL more than 6.0

    And the frequency is 532 = 532*2 = 1064MHz. (DDR3-1066)

    I think Everest, PC Wizard and SiSandra detect DDR3 SODIMMs, so you could try them out as well. :p
     
    Andy, Dec 31, 2008
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    No, click on SPD in CPU-Z to see real spec.
    And the ram speed is running at 532 which is correct.

    Don't worry.
     
    fusionsenses, Dec 31, 2008
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    E-wrecked has mentioned this, it's a glitch/bug. nothing to worry about.
     
    whizzo, Dec 31, 2008
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    Ok what does CL mean, and it still says I have DDR2 ram.
     
    FoxTrot1337, Dec 31, 2008
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  12. FoxTrot1337

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    Oh wow thanks! :D

    I didn't even think about clicking the other tabs.

    -Now onto this AC Adapter problem...
     
    FoxTrot1337, Dec 31, 2008
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  13. goodspeed(TPF)

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    For the OP DDR2 will NOT physically fit in to a DDR3 slot. You are safe. :)
     
    goodspeed(TPF), Dec 31, 2008
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    Remember my words, don't freak out when you see a problem.

    furthermore, DDR2 and DDR3 is not compatible. 200 pin vs 204 pin.
     
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    Thanks for the help guys :)
     
    FoxTrot1337, Dec 31, 2008
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