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    Does Vostro 1400 support PC-6400 DDR-2 memory?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mg1942, Feb 25, 2008.

  1. mg1942

    mg1942 Notebook Enthusiast

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    mg1942, Feb 25, 2008
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    It will work, but will downclock to 667.
     
    Lithus, Feb 25, 2008
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  3. billcsho

    billcsho Notebook Deity

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    I just checked. It said 667 DDR2 on the support document. They used to have PC-6400 DDR2 in the option list when Vostro 1400 was first released in August. So it is definitely compatible but underclocked.
     
    billcsho, Feb 26, 2008
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    rev_zone Newbie

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    Just to check on ram issue. If factory version comes 2 X 1GB dual-channel, will it be better if I change it to 2GB + 1GB (total 3GB) non dual-channel ram?
     
    rev_zone, Feb 26, 2008
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    WizeGuyDezignz Notebook Consultant

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    I wouldn't waste the extra money that it will cost you. Like someone already said, it will downclock anyway, so it won't be worth it.
     
    WizeGuyDezignz, Feb 26, 2008
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    rev_zone Newbie

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    I not gotto buy a new ones but I happens to have 2 sticks of ram (2GB + 1GB) with me which is not dual channel so I just wondering which setup will be better.
     
    rev_zone, Feb 27, 2008
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    Dual channel only gives marginal improvement. More memory may be more beneficial if you have 1GB or less right now. There may not be much improvement upgrading from 2x1GB to 2+1GB.
     
    billcsho, Feb 27, 2008
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