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    Aftermarket memory swap and Warranty Question

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Muscle Master, Dec 23, 2008.

  1. Muscle Master

    Muscle Master Notebook Consultant

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    Hi everyone I just brought a M1530 and my only con is that I don't like the memory....well speed wise, I want my memory to run at least 800 MHz, the one I have stock is 667 MHz

    My question:

    I was wondering If I can swap the memory without voiding the warranty and if this
    is compatable and if it isn't which brand do you recommend ?

    my specs is in my sig
     
    Muscle Master, Dec 23, 2008
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  2. ericeod

    ericeod Notebook Enthusiast

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    According to the Intel PM965 Data sheet, " Mobile Intel 965 ExpressChipset Family", Rev 3, dated June 2007, The chipset can only support 533 and 667 ram. In fact, the chipset can only handle an 800 FSB chip (200 MHz effective). So the only benefit DDR2 800 ram will give you is the ability to move the ram to the a mobile P45 chipset laptop you might buy in the future.

    But you could pick up some 667 Cas4 (tighter timings then Cas5) for a slight increase in performance.
     
    ericeod, Dec 23, 2008
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  3. Muscle Master

    Muscle Master Notebook Consultant

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    lol that sucks, oh well
     
    Muscle Master, Dec 23, 2008
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    _GMAN_ Notebook Consultant

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    that is a total bummer... sorry it couldn't work
     
    _GMAN_, Dec 23, 2008
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