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    RAM upgrade advice needed

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by debvlad, Jan 4, 2010.

  1. debvlad

    debvlad Newbie

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    I have a Dell (Alienware M15x) laptop with i7 processor which can support either DDR3-1066/1333. What would be better in terms of performance
    DDR3-1333 with Timings 9-9-9-24 or
    DDR3-1066 with Timings 7-7-7-20

    also, what brand would you recommend?
     
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    littlezipp Notebook Consultant

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    jacobxaviermason Notebook Consultant

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    I would recommend this page from Tom's Hardware as regards the timings vs speed question. Basically, the answer is get the 1333mhz RAM.

    Don't know much about brands for DDR3 RAM--the big, reputable names are OCZ, Corsair, Patriot, Kingston, and maybe G-Skill or Super-Talent.

    Good luck!
     
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    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    DDR3-1333MHz.... Faster speed... also any brand would do but kingston and OCZ are good choice...
     
    sean473, Jan 4, 2010
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