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    m140 1.86ghz at 335mhz?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mjnoles1, Feb 4, 2006.

  1. mjnoles1

    mjnoles1 Notebook Consultant

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    When I right click on my computer and then click properties it says 1.86ghz
    335mhz. Isnt is suppose to to be 533mhz?
     
    mjnoles1, Feb 4, 2006
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    The 1.86GHz is the speed of the processor; sometimes, you'll see it reported at 800MHz - don't worry when you see that, the processor is just running slower to save power. Keeps the heat down too. :)

    The 533MHz is the Front Side Bus speed, not the processor's speed. ;)

    Cheers
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Feb 4, 2006
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