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    800 mhz RAM

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by catalystmediastudios, Nov 11, 2007.

  1. catalystmediastudios

    catalystmediastudios Newbie

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    Will this ram work with a Core duo (version 1). I'm asking because it is 800 mhz and I don't know if it will work with the original core duo. Also will it work with my 1 gb 667 mhz? I'm guessing it will just underclock the 800 mhz ram correct? I have a hp dv8000t if that means anything.

    Thanks guys and gals,
    Paul
     
    catalystmediastudios, Nov 11, 2007
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    800 will downclock, but 667 is usually cheaper, so there's no reason to buy 800.
     
    Lithus, Nov 11, 2007
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    catalystmediastudios Newbie

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    I mainly doing it because I will get the 2gb stick and then in about a month get another 1 gb stick at 800 mhz
     
    catalystmediastudios, Nov 11, 2007
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  4. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Current platforms do not support 800 RAM, only 667.
     
    Lithus, Nov 11, 2007
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  5. Vizel

    Vizel Notebook Consultant

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    if it is Core Duo version one, you should get Ram with 533Mhz frequency. 800Mhz ram is waste of money
     
    Vizel, Nov 11, 2007
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    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    As Lithus said... Go for 667 MHz, 533 MHz will definitely be slower so don't purchase that.
     
    Nocturnal310, Nov 12, 2007
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