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    Some Questions about my 9400

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by tango119, Oct 23, 2006.

  1. tango119

    tango119 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi there,
    i love my 9400.. Ok i have it only with the x1400 but i will change it to a 7900gs..
    My questions:

    1. I have 2x512mb pc 5300 in there from Dell. I want to Upgrade from the 1 to 2 GB. I can get 2x1 GB PC4200 Modules for 90 Euro (both). Will i recon any Performance gap to my negative or should i get pc5300 modules for more money.

    2. I read about an A04 Bios. I still found on every Dell side the A02 Bios.. What is wrong and where can i get the A04 Bios
     
    tango119, Oct 23, 2006
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    mach_zero Casual Observer NBR Reviewer

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    Going from PC5300 to PC4200 will certainly give you a small speed hit as it will downclock the FSB from 667MHz to 533MHz. As far as the BIOS update goes, I found A04 first try on the U.S. site. What country are you in?
     
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  3. tango119

    tango119 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanx for the bios, i am from switzerland...
    about the ram.. the los in speed will be elimnated with the double of ram.. i hope.. the 533 are so cheap...it will cost me a smile.. :eek:

    i think i can live with that....

    greets thomas
     
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    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    vespoli, Oct 23, 2006
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    tango119 Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey thats why i love this side.. thanx for the infos and the fast help
     
    tango119, Oct 24, 2006
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    crimsontwo Notebook Geek

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    vespoli is correct, unless the price difference is minimal between 533 and 667, get 533 as you won't notice much [if any] difference.

    p.s. I loooove Switzerland :)
     
    crimsontwo, Oct 24, 2006
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