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    [lenovo]UPGRADE RAM 1366MHz vs 1066MHz

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by vvaid117, Sep 19, 2009.

  1. vvaid117

    vvaid117 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I pulled the trigger on the y550 custom build and got the 4GB RAM and 64-bit vista. I was wondering if I should downgrade to the 1x1 and get 2X2 off of newegg. The only reason I'd get it from newegg is if I could upgrade to 1366MHz.

    So my questions are:

    Can a notebook normally supplied with PC3-8500 DDR3 1066MHz support PC3-10666 DDR3 1366MHz? And would I see much of a difference between 4GB 1066MHz vs 4GB 1366MHz?

    I can get then both for about ~$70.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231215

    Please excuse my ignorance, I am a notebook noob, just bought my first laptop after hours of research and decided y550 was the best deal.
     
    vvaid117, Sep 19, 2009
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  2. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Depends on the Chipset whether its supported.

    I doubt you'd see the difference though.

    Maybe some applications that depend heavily on fast RAM - but normal use, definitely not.

    But post your chipset.
     
    DetlevCM, Sep 19, 2009
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  3. vvaid117

    vvaid117 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think it's either the Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset or Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset because they're the only ones compatible with c2d p8700
     
    vvaid117, Sep 19, 2009
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  4. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Doesn't quite help - any exprts around?
     
    DetlevCM, Sep 19, 2009
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    No the chipset doesn't support it. The 1366Mhz ram will auto downclock to 1066. Don't bother.
     
    Johnny T, Sep 19, 2009
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    Even if it did support it, you would see no real life performance benefit anyways.
     
    sgogeta4, Sep 19, 2009
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    alright i'll stick with the 4GB from lenovo, thanks for the help guys.
     
    vvaid117, Sep 19, 2009
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    No if the board did accept it, it would scale the RAM's speed down to 1066MHz. Not to mention your CPU's FSB is 1066MHz (guessing if you got a Core2 Duo) and can not use the speed of RAM above 1066MHz.

    Also be sure to keep your RAM in dual channel mode.
     
    MrSpock2002, Sep 19, 2009
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