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    Question about ATI X1400 that comes with the E1705/9400

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by themaxx, May 7, 2006.

  1. themaxx

    themaxx Newbie

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    I tried to find the answer but didn't get anything clear. I ordered a 9400 with the x1400 and learned afterward that 128 off the 256 RAM was coming from the system RAM.

    Now my question is: Can we lower or disable it somehow? The x1400 was the cheapest choice I had when I configured. And the nvidia was about 300$ more.

    Oh and while I'm at it, can we mismatch the RAM brackets? I ordered 1GB 667mhz. Would it impact performance to remove one of the 512 and replace it with a 1GB of same speed and timing?
    Thanks
     
    themaxx, May 7, 2006
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  2. deedeeman

    deedeeman Notebook Deity

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    yea from the BIOS
     
    deedeeman, May 7, 2006
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  3. themaxx

    themaxx Newbie

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    Thanks deedeeman

    And about the memory? Anyone knows if the size can differe but been of same speed/timing would impact speed? The laptop will ship with 2 512MB 667mhz. Would replacing one 512mb with a larger one of same speed/timing cause any speed degradation?
     
    themaxx, May 8, 2006
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  4. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    Re: memory - For most applications, I doubt you'll see any real difference if you don't have matched memory. However, I'm sure in apps like Quake 3 and other labor intensive apps you'll see a performance gain if you have matched memory.

    Personally, I've always gone with matched memory. In HT processors, it is a requirement to enable hyperthreading. If you have the cash, get two sticks of 1GB.
     
    kegobeer, May 8, 2006
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  5. Alchemist

    Alchemist Notebook Deity

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    If possible go with matched memory as if you have 2 simms of the same size and speed the machine supports Dual channel ram so you should see a small performance boost.
     
    Alchemist, May 8, 2006
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    Leo_s84 Notebook Geek

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    No, you can't disable the 128 MB the x1400 might take from memory. It only does when it needs it so you dont need to worry about it.
     
    Leo_s84, May 9, 2006
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