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    core duo processors and RAM

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by the1, Jul 21, 2006.

  1. the1

    the1 Notebook Consultant

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    there are a few notebooks that i'm considering which have memory chips running at 533mhz and i am unable to customise them. i noticed that the core duo processors have a fsb of 667mhz. if this is the case, do i need memory chips which also run at 667mhz to take advantage? :confused:
     
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    dizzydxz Notebook Geek

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    nah, you don't need 667 mhz ram, 533 will work fine...

    most of the 667mhz have CAS latency of 5 (the lower the CAS latency the better), and most of the 533 have a cas latency of 4...

    Because of that and the relatively small speed difference, 533 will be fine...

    However, 667 is still better so if you're purchasing from a 3rd party, ie. newegg, then go with 667, it's only around $10 more expensive for a stick of 1 gb.
     
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