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    As a new F8SV-A1 owner... I have a few questions

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by addict131, Dec 11, 2007.

  1. addict131

    addict131 Newbie

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    1. ok the stock ram just sucks.... 667 single channel on a 800 fsb system? and only 1 gig? are you kidding? so i definately have to upgrade this. but i was wondering if the chipset will be able to accept ddr2-800 in dual channel to run a 2:1 ram:fsb ratio

    or is ddr2-667 the fastest the mobo can support?


    2. i need new forceware drivers... 169.09 is what im looking for... according to the reviews which i've read here... but i can't find it!!! can someone send me the link please?

    3. is there a way to lock the processor multiplier at 11X so it stays at 2.2Ghz permanantly?
     
    addict131, Dec 11, 2007
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  2. Redline

    Redline Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    DDR2 800 will work, but I'm pretty sure it will only run at 667 speeds. And yes, 1GB is not the best, but an extra 1GB stick will cost maybe $25, and a 2GB stick will cost $45, so it should be pretty cheap to upgrade.

    For GPU drivers, look at http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/
     
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  3. FusiveResonance

    FusiveResonance Notebook Evangelist

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    since..when are 1gb sticks only $25. Someone enlighten me or else i paid twice as much
     
    FusiveResonance, Dec 11, 2007
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  4. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    This would be one of the worst things you could do to your computer. Just google or wikipedia Intel SpeedStep and you'll see why.
     
    E.B.E., Dec 11, 2007
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