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    Can I use PC5300 memory together with PC4200 memory?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by wireless033, May 25, 2007.

  1. wireless033

    wireless033 Notebook Enthusiast

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    wireless033, May 25, 2007
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yes, the PC5300 SoDimm(667mhz) will clock itself down to PC4200's speed of 533mhz.
     
    coriolis, May 25, 2007
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    phish Notebook Consultant

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    It has always been my experience that more ram is better. On most newer machines dual channel won't give much of a performance increase, but everyone I know who has a new machine has Ubuntu which runs great with 1GB ram so I can't say anything about Vista.
     
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