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    P-7805u and RAM?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Jimko, Mar 3, 2009.

  1. Jimko

    Jimko Notebook Consultant

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    According to the gateway site it has:
    4096MB 1066MHz DDR3 Dual Channel Memory (2-2048MB modules)

    My couple questions are:
    Is the max amount of ram physically allowed 4GB?
    Is it worthwhile to get 1333MHz DDR3?
    Could I possibly get any better RAM than what is factory?

    Thanks!
     
    Jimko, Mar 3, 2009
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  2. SemiGamer

    SemiGamer Notebook Deity

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    1) The chipsets max is 8GB, Gateway says 4GB max though, but nobody has been willing to fork out close to a grand for RAM that they wouldn't even use.

    2) I believe if you got 1333Mhz RAM it would be auto-downclocked because of the FSB (Someone confirm this). So in other words, 1333Mhz would be useless.

    3) I'm sure theres more high-end "Brands" you could get, but don't expect noticeable differences just by changing the brand.
     
    SemiGamer, Mar 3, 2009
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