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    RAM: 533MHz vs 667MHz for gaming?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Mithrandir, Jul 31, 2006.

  1. Mithrandir

    Mithrandir Newbie

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    Hi!

    I'm trying to decide between a Dell Inspiron 9400 (aka E1705) with either an Intel Core Duo Processor T2250 (1.73GHz/533MHz FSB) or an Intel Core Duo Processor T2500 (2.0GHz/667MHz FSB). I'll be using the computer mainly for RPG games like Obliveon.

    How key is the FSB speed for gaming?

    I intend to buy within the next 2 months, I was wondering if I'd be better off waiting for a better deal on a 667MHz FSB processor or go with a good deal I might have on the 533MHz?

    Any thoughts?

    Mith
     
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  2. sheff159

    sheff159 Notebook Deity

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    Faster is better, and with a game like Oblivion you'll need all the speed and power you can get. Spend the extra cash for the higher processor. Now the difference between 533mhz ram and 667mhz ram is minimal because of increased CAS latecy, but the 667 is still a little bit better. If you get the 2500 you can get 667 ram.
     
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    You won't notice a difference between 533MHz and 667MHz RAM:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=67099

    As long as you have a Core Duo, gaming performance should be quite good, although I'd at least go for the T2400. Oblivion is much more dependant on the CPU than other games, and the faster you can get, the better. I wouldn't go past a T2500 because of the premium you pay over that.
     
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  4. Mithrandir

    Mithrandir Newbie

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    Thanks for the quick responses! That's what I assumed...

    Thankfully I still have some time to monitor prices, and maybe get the faster pc for a better price in the two months I still have. Waiting is not easy though!

    Cheers!

    Mith
     
    Mithrandir, Jul 31, 2006
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