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    Vostro 1500 RAM Question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by WizeGuyDezignz, Feb 2, 2008.

  1. WizeGuyDezignz

    WizeGuyDezignz Notebook Consultant

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    With my upcoming Vostro 1500, I ordered it with 1gb of RAM to keep the cost down. I am going to install 2gb of RAM on my own once it arrives. Here's my question:

    I am looking at 2 options right now. I am looking at Crucial 2gb (2 x 1gb) PC 5300 with CL=5 or Crucial 2gb (2 x 1gb) PC 6400 with CL=6. They are both about the same price on Newegg, so what do you guys suggest?

    Basically it's a question on what will benefit me more...faster bus speed or lower latency. Which RAM do you guys think I should get for the best performance? Thanks!
     
    WizeGuyDezignz, Feb 2, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    The 800 MHz will downclock to 667.
     
    Lithus, Feb 2, 2008
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  3. WizeGuyDezignz

    WizeGuyDezignz Notebook Consultant

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    Even if I have a 800mhz bus cpu? If that's the case, should I get the PC5300?
     
    WizeGuyDezignz, Feb 2, 2008
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    SteveJonesy Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes - the chipset doesn't support DDRII-800.
     
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  5. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Check this out...they raised the price a dollar since i ordered yesterday...but still a good deal after rebate. http://shop4.outpost.com/product/5442679

    But yes, stick with the 667mhz, 800 will be no use to you. Bus speed and ram speed aren't the same. And your computer can't take advantage of the lower latencies either.
     
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    PJ@y-Z Notebook Evangelist

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    Pc2 6400 @ Cl6 = Pc2 5300 @ Cl5
     
    PJ@y-Z, Feb 2, 2008
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  7. WizeGuyDezignz

    WizeGuyDezignz Notebook Consultant

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    Thank you guys for the valuable info. I will definitely just get PC5300 then.
     
    WizeGuyDezignz, Feb 2, 2008
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