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    higher end memory

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by randallrivy11, Apr 13, 2009.

  1. randallrivy11

    randallrivy11 Notebook Consultant

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    Does anyone know if the dv7-1135nr will take a higher end memory?
    what would the benifits be of a higher end memory?

    i can't remember that is why i'm asking.

    here what it currently has installed
    according to everest

    Field Value
    Memory Module Properties
    Module Name Micron 16HTF25664HY-800E1
    Serial Number E40C2109h (153160932)
    Manufacture Date Week 41 / 2008
    Module Size 2 GB (2 ranks, 8 banks)
    Module Type SO-DIMM
    Memory Type DDR2 SDRAM
    Memory Speed DDR2-800 (400 MHz)
    Module Width 64 bit
    Module Voltage SSTL 1.8
    Error Detection Method None
    Refresh Rate Reduced (7.8 us), Self-Refresh

    Memory Timings
    @ 400 MHz 6-6-6-18 (CL-RCD-RP-RAS) / 24-51-3-6-4-3 (RC-RFC-RRD-WR-WTR-RTP)
    @ 333 MHz 5-5-5-15 (CL-RCD-RP-RAS) / 20-43-3-5-4-3 (RC-RFC-RRD-WR-WTR-RTP)
    @ 266 MHz 4-4-4-12 (CL-RCD-RP-RAS) / 16-34-2-4-3-2 (RC-RFC-RRD-WR-WTR-RTP)

    Memory Module Manufacturer
    Company Name Micron Technology, Inc.
    Product Information http://www.micron.com/products/modules
     
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  2. jackluo923

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    It'll take highier end memory.. but it'll make no difference. You'll just waste money. As long as the memory works, it'll have the same performance as higher memory.
     
    jackluo923, Apr 13, 2009
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  3. randallrivy11

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    So the only way to really make it faster is add more,or upgrade the processor?
     
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    Upgrade your hdd to a larger capcity/faster hdd or ssd will speed up the computer alot.
     
    jackluo923, Apr 13, 2009
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  5. randallrivy11

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    already done that (hdd)
     
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    I suppose upgrading to 4gig of ram would make a little difference since you've already upgraded your hdd.
     
    jackluo923, Apr 13, 2009
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  7. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    Randall, upgrading to faster memory will show no performance upgrade for you. You already have 4GB, PC6400, which is basically the fastest memory our system can run.
    Your only upgrade is to go 64 bit to get full use out of the 4gb of memory you have

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Apr 13, 2009
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  8. newsposter

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    IF, and only if you can find it at a good price, you could get ram that is timed out at 5-5-5-18 (400Mz) or even better 4-4-4-12. The performance gain over 6-6-6-18 will be marginal. Buying memory with faster memory is the kind of thing you do when you've done everything else. If your machine supports dual channel make sure the memory does too.

    Very few systems are cpu bound. Hard Drive and memory are the things to upgrade. Sometimes the chipset on the laptop mobo is just plain slow, nothing you can do about that.
     
    newsposter, Apr 13, 2009
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  9. randallrivy11

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    k bud i was getting somemore insight so i didn't drive you crazy asking questions. now if i could find a 64 bit pretty cheap ill be doing great.,untill we upgrade the processor.
     
    randallrivy11, Apr 13, 2009
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  10. stevezachtech

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    Memory upgrades are not a very cost effective solution to improving over all system performance aside from the RAM upgrade maybe..
     
    stevezachtech, Apr 14, 2009
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  11. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    Not sure where you are buying your memory, but a 4gb kit only costs around $40. The memory upgrades are usually always the best bang for the buck upgrade prior to hard drive and then processor upgrades

    K-TRON
     
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  12. randallrivy11

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    i'll be glad the the 8 gig set comes down in price.......
     
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    Is 8GB really necessary for you?
     
    sgogeta4, Apr 14, 2009
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