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    1333mhz or 1600mhz Ram

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by GP-SE, Oct 21, 2011.

  1. GP-SE

    GP-SE Notebook Consultant

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    hey guys, would I notice any performance difference between 1333mhz ddr3 and 1600mhz ddr3?
    My CPU supports both speeds, so compatibility isn't an issue.
     
    GP-SE, Oct 21, 2011
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  2. Cloudfire

    Cloudfire (Really odd person)

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    You won`t notice a damn thing
     
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  3. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    Quoted for truth! Even in RAM intensive usage, the increase is rather small and if you are going to run into that kind of usage scenario, you'd already know.
     
    tijo, Oct 21, 2011
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    SlickDude80 Notebook Prophet

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    you're looking at a 1-2% increase in performance going to 1600
     
    SlickDude80, Oct 21, 2011
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Only if you game on IGP will you notice any benefit. If that doesn't apply then get the cheaper memory.
     
    sgogeta4, Oct 21, 2011
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    And even then only AMD IGP shows any measurable difference, although not that significant.
     
    HTWingNut, Oct 21, 2011
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  7. GP-SE

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    thanks guys, I have the 1333mhz already, I was gonna try to sell it to get 1600mhz, but if there is no difference I'll just install the 1333mhz I have.
     
    GP-SE, Oct 22, 2011
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