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    Measure the Clock speed of RAM

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by khurrameng, Oct 8, 2007.

  1. khurrameng

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    Please tell me how to check the clock speed of RAM. Is there any software available for this?
     
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    download cpu-z , and download some version of sandra. They will tell you everything. CPU-Z is easier to understand.

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    CPU-Z
    ..............
     
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    Two slots of Corsair DDR2 are installed on my laptop (T7300 processor) with the clock speed of 667 MHz but the “CPU-z” software is only showing 333 MHz (corsair PC2-5300).
     
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    Yes, that is right. It is 333MHz, because your ram is dual channel. hence the 2 after PC. The ram runs at a combined speed of 667MHz. Your ram is working perfectly normal.

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    333X2=666 (667) that is what double means. It is correct you have 667Mhz PC5300/5400 RAM
     
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    But I was informed that my each RAM module has 667 MHz of clock speed by my notebook seller
     
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    No, not dual channel, that's something different.

    What powerpack said, double data rate - effectively, everything's double pumped. Thus each is running at 667.
     
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    thanks. u saved my life
     
    khurrameng, Oct 8, 2007
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