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    Dell XPS 1530 RAM Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by kab123, Feb 27, 2008.

  1. kab123

    kab123 Newbie

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    Hi there, I'm new to these forums as well as the notebook scene. Every time I buy I new gadget, I'm always amazed with the wealth on info on boards like these

    Recently I traded in my desktop for a xps 1530. And I'm very happy with my purchase.

    I currently have the standard 2GB DDR2 667 Ram modules from dell. Browsing my local PC supplier webpage I saw that 1GB DDR2 800 sticks from kingston retails quite cheap.

    I'd like to know if it's a worth while upgrade. I know the CPU supports a 800 FSB (Intel T7500), the my lowest score in the vista's performance analysis is the RAM. So I'd like to know if I'll see a performance increase if I upgrade from 667 RAM to 800Mhz RAM. Does the mainboard in the XPS 1530 support 800 MHz FSB for that matter?

    Thanks!!
     
    kab123, Feb 27, 2008
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  2. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    The current Santa Rosa platform that you have only supports RAM up to 667 MHz.
     
    crash, Feb 27, 2008
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  3. scythie

    scythie I died for your sins.

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    ^That. And the WEI score is bull.
     
    scythie, Feb 27, 2008
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  4. gunned

    gunned Notebook Evangelist

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    yeah I agree that is usually the low point on the "experience index" and I have 3 gigs??? all I know is it is fast so I don't put any stock in that...although updating vid drivers rose the vid score !!!LOL!!!
     
    gunned, Feb 27, 2008
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  5. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    No difference for the 800mhz ram and remember you only have 2 slots in laptops to put the ram in.
     
    nizzy1115, Feb 27, 2008
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  6. kanehi

    kanehi Notebook Deity

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    The bus speed depends on your motherboard's specs. A faster RAM will not make a difference.
     
    kanehi, Feb 27, 2008
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