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    7801u Max memory speed

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Tewka, Mar 8, 2009.

  1. Tewka

    Tewka Notebook Geek

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    I want to put DDR3 1333 in my 7801 but not sure if it supports it. Does it still go by the FSB of the CPU or doesnt that matter? Thanks in advance FX family!
     
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    fatmandoo Notebook Consultant

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    fatmandoo, Mar 8, 2009
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  3. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Memory frequency cannot be higher than the FSB. DDR3-1333 will clock-down to DDR3-1066, assuming the CPU's FSB is 1066MHz.
     
    Andy, Mar 8, 2009
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    fatmandoo Notebook Consultant

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    That's true from my experience on pc100 and pc133 rams.. :rolleyes:
     
    fatmandoo, Mar 8, 2009
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  5. TANWare

    TANWare Just This Side of Senile, I think. Super Moderator

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    It will clock down but the faster memory may support a lower CAS at 1066. it will not be a huge difference but at least some improvement.............
     
    TANWare, Mar 8, 2009
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