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    GM965 Express chipset - Which RAM?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by akki007, Dec 31, 2007.

  1. akki007

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    Hi all! New here!

    I have a quick memory compatibility question... will 2x2gb of 200PIN PC2-6400 SODIMM 800MHZ work with the Intel GM965 Express chipset?
     
    akki007, Dec 31, 2007
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    admlam Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, but it'll only run at 667 mhz. If there's no price difference between those and 800 mhz sticks, then go right ahead.

    Otherwise, the ones you'd want are PC2-5300 SODIMM 667mhz.
     
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    Buy an AMD and 800Mhz!
     
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    Thanks! Will I see much performance gain from 2gb to 4gb in Vista?
     
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    scythie I died for your sins.

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    Yet again this 800 MHz question x_x;

    With Vista, it's always good to get lots of RAM. So yes, it will yield significant performance gains. However, do note that not all 4 GB will be recognized if you're using 32-bit Vista.
     
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    How much of the 4 will be used? 3.5? I need to buy 4gb as they need to be identical sticks.
     
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    There are mixed reports. Some say 3.5, some 3.2, sometimes even 3.

    Dual channel isn't really that important anymore.
     
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    Ah well, still probably worth it though. 4gb 6400 800mhz is really cheap for some reason. Cheaper than the 667mhz at dabs.com?!
     
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