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    Can the Intel GM 965 / PM 965 actually support 800 MHZ FSB?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by panekkkk, Apr 21, 2008.

  1. panekkkk

    panekkkk Newbie

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    Hello,

    I am thinking about buying an Inspiron 1720. For 70$ CA I can upgrade to 800 Mhz FSB (vs. 667 Mhz FSB).

    Tech support said the chipset is either the Intel GM965 or PM965, they were not sure which.

    Can these chipsets even support the 800 Mhz FSB upgrade? Is it worth the upgrade in terms of performance, e.g., gaming?

    I was going to go with 4 gb shared dual channel ddr sdram at 667 mhz.

    Thanks
     
    panekkkk, Apr 21, 2008
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Please don't cross post.
     
    coriolis, Apr 21, 2008
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