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    Upgrade 667 MHZ RAM to 800 MHz

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by khurrameng, Dec 29, 2007.

  1. khurrameng

    khurrameng Notebook Enthusiast

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    i am using HP dv 6560. Can i upgrade my existing 2GB Corsair 667 MHz Ram module to 800 MHz.
     
    khurrameng, Dec 29, 2007
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  2. scythie

    scythie I died for your sins.

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    I'm getting a bit tired of these 800 MHz threads. Everyday same question x_x;

    You can, but it will be downclocked to 667 MHz [making it a useless upgrade, so to speak]. Santa Rosa does not support 800 MHz RAM.
     
    scythie, Dec 29, 2007
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  3. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yep this is a common misconception. As scythie said Santa Rosa does not support 800 MHz Ram so it will just down clock it to 667MHz anyways.
    Tim
     
    Tim, Dec 29, 2007
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  4. powerpack

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    If you want to run PC6400 buy an AMD!
     
    powerpack, Dec 29, 2007
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    That only works in rare cases.
     
    knightingmagic, Dec 29, 2007
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    How do you mean? I have a TurionX2 1600Mhz FSB (HyperTransport) with a 800Mhz memory bus. Nothing special about my cheap notebook.
     
    powerpack, Dec 29, 2007
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