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    Can a Ivy Bridge mobile CPU running a DDR3-1066 module?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by T2050, Nov 19, 2013.

  1. T2050

    T2050 Notebook Deity

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    Can a Ivy Bridge mobile CPU like a i3-3120M use a module of DDR3-1006 memory?

    Intel says it supports 1333/1600, but is it possible to run a 1066 module that I have, which is a good 4GB in size.

    Yeah I realise the performance hit, but dual channel will be better than single channel, and its for a budget build laptop, which I don't have yet.
     
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  2. HTWingNut

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    It should run it no problem.
     
    HTWingNut, Nov 19, 2013
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  3. tilleroftheearth

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    See:
    ARK | Intel® Core


    We all know how inaccurate the Intel 'ark' becomes over time (and this processor was launched over a year ago...), but I would say you're asking for trouble by depending on this configuration.



    Good luck.
     
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    Only way to really know is try it out. I can run 1066 no problem in an ivy laptop I have but each machine can be different. It may even try to run it at 1333 and work fine at that speed.

    Beamed from my G2 Tricorder
     
    HTWingNut, Nov 19, 2013
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