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    1333 ram in 1640?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by JL6speed, Jan 20, 2011.

  1. JL6speed

    JL6speed Notebook Geek

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    I know how to OC desktops, but I know the bios on the 1640 isn't as flexible as a regular desktops so about the ratios / timings, is the 1640 going to be able to put the 1333 to use or should I just get the 1066?

    TLDR: I'm gonna order 2x4GB ram for my 1640. Does it work with a 1333?
     
    JL6speed, Jan 20, 2011
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  2. seeker_moc

    seeker_moc Notebook Virtuoso

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    It will work with 1333, but it will downclock it to 1066, so there's no performance increase. Just get the 1066.
     
    seeker_moc, Jan 20, 2011
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  3. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Seeker is correct. You can purchase 1333 RAM but it will automatically downclock. Core 2 don't support 1333 natively. Just buy RAM for a reputable brand and you should be good to go.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jan 20, 2011
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