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    PC5300 vs PC4200 in FSB 533

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by yatusabes, Feb 23, 2008.

  1. yatusabes

    yatusabes Notebook Enthusiast

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    hi

    Which memory gives more performance, PC 5300 cas 4(667Mhz) or PC 4200 (533Mhz)cas 4, in FSB 533Mhz?
     
    yatusabes, Feb 23, 2008
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  2. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    Won't matter as the CAS latency is the same. Buy the cheaper memory.
     
    vespoli, Feb 23, 2008
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    get the max speed ram your board supports, then look at which has the lowest latency at that speed. My guess would be you should get the 667 mhz ram for that laptop.
     
    nizzy1115, Feb 23, 2008
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