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    2x512MB@ 667MHz vs. 2x1GB@533MHz

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Burrito, Nov 12, 2006.

  1. Burrito

    Burrito Notebook Geek

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    I currently have 2x512MB@667MHz of ram, which is a gig at 667. Would upgrading it to 2 gigs but dropping down to 533MHz be worth it? I intend to use my computer to do gaming like BF2, CoD2, F.E.A.R., and maybe a little bit of WoW.
     
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  2. moon angel

    moon angel Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    If you'd care to check a few other recent thread there have been 2 or 3 on this subject. The difference in ram speeds at this level is barely noticeable, whilst a larger amount of ram will have an immediate and marked effect on performance.

    I can tell you for sure that 2GB ram is much better than 1GB for fear, something about swap files, makes it run a lot quicker and smoother.
     
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    Alright, thanks. I will make sure to check some of the more recent threads on this subject.
     
    Burrito, Nov 12, 2006
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    paqtrick22 Notebook Evangelist

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    yeah i'd give the 2X1GB @533MHz immediate performance
     
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    I ve seen somewhere stated that 667mhz and 533 mhz performance difference arent that much apart. This maybe because the 667mhz have more cycles than the 533mhz, thus making them less or about equal.
     
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    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 12, 2006
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