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    Ram Speed

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Nautious, Aug 24, 2008.

  1. Nautious

    Nautious Newbie

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    Hey there..

    I'm going to buy the Clevo M570TU in a short while. according to spec's it has a 1333MHz FSB. But CPU's available are only at 1066 MHz FSB, while Ram speeds goes to 1333MHz.
    Will the ram run at 1333MHz or will they underclock themselves to CPU speed?
     
    Nautious, Aug 24, 2008
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    The CPU's FSB is 1066 MHz so the RAM will also downclock to 1066MHz. No point in buying the ram with the higher frequency.
     
    Andy, Aug 24, 2008
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    NAS Ghost Notebook Deity

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    IIRC the Ram speed can only run as high as the FSB

    Edit; thats not fair Andy you edited your post!
     
    NAS Ghost, Aug 24, 2008
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    Sorry, I didn't read the question properly before. I thought the OP wanted to know if the FSB would run at 1333MHz :p
     
    Andy, Aug 24, 2008
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  5. Nautious

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    Thanks. Saved me some money :D
     
    Nautious, Aug 24, 2008
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