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    X3100 and RAM's cache latency

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by integrator, Mar 16, 2008.

  1. integrator

    integrator Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,
    I have m1330 with t7500 and x3100 and quite happy about it (e.g. 5:30 hours at 4/8 brightness with 6 cell surfing using wi-fi). Unfortunately the graphic card is very weak in gaming. I got dell's 2 GB 667 mhz cl5 ram. I just wonder if buying 667 (e.g. 2x2GB) CL4 would improve graphics performance and by how many percent, as RAM is the only memory of this integrated chip.

    regards
    integrator
     
    integrator, Mar 16, 2008
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  2. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Even if the ram is capable at running at CL4, it may not because the bios can over right that. I really do not think it will make a difference in gaming even if it did accept the lower value.
     
    nizzy1115, Mar 16, 2008
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  3. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    It's not gonna do squat. Maybe 0.00000000000000001%.
     
    adinu, Mar 16, 2008
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    NotebookYoozer Notebook Evangelist

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    you need a new computer, not new ram
     
    NotebookYoozer, Mar 16, 2008
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  5. integrator

    integrator Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well, for 13" notebook battery life is much more important than gaming performance, so I'll stick with my "outdated" crap ;)

    thx for replies :)
     
    integrator, Mar 16, 2008
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    No problem, lucky for you, the X3100 is a very capable in terms of integrated graphics chips.
     
    nizzy1115, Mar 16, 2008
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