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    T8100 - 667 or 800? Any difference?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by onewolf, Dec 7, 2008.

  1. onewolf

    onewolf Notebook Guru

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    I am replacing the pair of 667 1GB modules with two 2GB modules. Which of these is better suited for my Vostro 1400 laptop with T8100:

    2GB, 200-pin SODIMM, DDR2 PC2-6400 CL=6
    2GB, 200-pin SODIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300 CL=5

    Price is the same - $28 ea from Crucial (seems like a good deal).

    No OC.

    I would assume the 800?

    Thanks!
     
    onewolf, Dec 7, 2008
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Whichever. It doesn't really matter.

    FYI, Cas Latency won't affect performance (in a noticeable way).

    And also, the PC2-6400 will downclock to PC2-5300. That's the max your laptop supports....
     
    Andy, Dec 7, 2008
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  3. MadHater

    MadHater Notebook Deity

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    Whichever you choose, you will not go wrong. By the way, you have found them with excellent prices.
     
    MadHater, Dec 7, 2008
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  4. Noterev

    Noterev Notebook Consultant

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    I'd go with the 800 only as a slight hedge against obsolescence.
     
    Noterev, Dec 7, 2008
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  5. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    At least you will gain 1ms in terms of RAM response time if you get the PC5300 SODIMMS. Now that's hardcore performance right there.
     
    Bog, Dec 7, 2008
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  6. Michel.K

    Michel.K 167WAISIQ

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    Same as with the 800, they'll use cl5 too at 667Mhz, so it will not matter which he choses!
     
    Michel.K, Dec 7, 2008
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