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    Fastest ram 1 GB DDR2 @ 667 or 2x 512MB

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by olphus, Apr 7, 2006.

  1. olphus

    olphus Notebook Consultant

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    Is it better with 1 stick of 1GB or 2x 512MB sticks for DDR2 ram @ 667??
    Also, which brand is known to fully work on the E1505 - it must support the 667 speed??
     
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    BatBoy Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    gunawi Notebook Enthusiast

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    how abut this one?
    will it work? its lot cheaper than crucial.. only 79.99 a piece

    http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4779979

    1GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz 128Mx64 200-Pin SO-Dimm, Corsair ValueSelect VS1GSDS667D2, Lifetime Warranty

    Can someone verified that this would work...

    thanks,
     
    gunawi, Apr 7, 2006
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  4. JoyRider

    JoyRider Notebook Enthusiast

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    1 x 1GB is you plan to add more ram in the future so you won't waste the original 2 x 512 mb ram. Notebook only has 2 slots.
     
    JoyRider, Apr 7, 2006
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    yep only get 2 512 if you are not planning to upgrade
     
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    I agree....unless you are goign to upgrade in the future. I had 2x512 from Dell and then upgraded to 2x1GB...even though I don't use all of it, I am sure it will in some future games. Keep that in mind when planning upgrades. :)
     
    USAFdude02, Apr 7, 2006
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    Has anyone read that the 667 ram actually does anything to boost performance in the e1705/e1505? I thought the intel-duo bus bandwith was actually already maxed out with the 533 ram, and it would only make it difference on boards with faster busses (i.e.: 800 mhz)? True? Not True?

    Thanks-
     
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  8. olphus

    olphus Notebook Consultant

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    I should have emphasized the DDR2 part. DDR is different from DDR2 - two identical sticks are supposed to be faster,...but how much faster is it?
    If I'm opting for a total of 1Gig ram, will I notice a difference between 1GB vs. 2x512MB sticks?
     
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    E1505 use DDR2 not DDR so becareful. 1 GB and 2 x512MB no different at all.
    It all depends on what you do. Word, Excel, Web surfing 1 GB more than enough. Photo editing (especially Photoshop CS2), Video Editing and Gaming 2 GB. So if use for the later you better off get the 1x1 GB and add one more later when needed so you won't wasted the 2x512. Don't foget even Dell said FREE UPGRADE TO 1 GB RAM actually you pay for it. They just add few buck here and there to make up the difference.

    To show you how Dell work:
    Upgrade to 2 Ghz processor with free upgrade add $300, without $240
    Ultra sharp UXGA with free upgrade add $100, without $80
    7200rpm HD with free upgrade add $325, without $292
    8x Dvd Burner with free upgrade add $60, without $48
    256mb Ati 1400 with free upgrade add $179, without $143

    If you orderd all of the above with FREE UPGRADE. You actually pay $161 for the FREE UPGRADE

    Now is it really FREE UPGRADE. Do your math.
     
    JoyRider, Apr 7, 2006
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