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    DDR3 and PHENOM ||

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by wajed, May 8, 2009.

  1. wajed

    wajed Notebook Enthusiast

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    I`ve read that DDR3 doesn`t make a big difference when compared with DDR2 1033..
    Now I think that is meant for Intel (except for Core i7 architecture I think?!)
    is it the same with AMD?

    when it comes to AMD, how do I know what RAM will best fit in the system?
     
    wajed, May 8, 2009
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  2. hehe299792458

    hehe299792458 Notebook Deity

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    depends on what you do.

    and in my opinion, DDR3 does matter, it's just not that big of a difference.The reduce L2 Cache in i7 has to be compensated by ram
     
    hehe299792458, May 8, 2009
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  3. Angelic

    Angelic Kickin' back :3

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    I can tell you based on benchmarks that DDR3 matters on GPU's. Not quite as much on RAM though...doesn't really matter, its not something to worry about. It's not enough of a difference.
     
    Angelic, May 8, 2009
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  4. tianxia

    tianxia kitty!!!

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    going from ddr3-1066 to ddr3-2000 will get you like 10% more performance at best, not worth it, at least not now.
     
    tianxia, May 8, 2009
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  5. Angelic

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    Wow, Im surprised you even get 10%.
     
    Angelic, May 8, 2009
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  6. Evolution

    Evolution Vox Sola

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    AMD phenoms are desktop processors so therefore wouldn't this discussion be more suited for the desktop forums?
     
    Evolution, May 8, 2009
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  7. wajed

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    you are right, sorry.
    and thanks for the anwers, so i`m sticking with DDR2 unless the MoBo don`t accept them
     
    wajed, May 8, 2009
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    X2P, May 8, 2009
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