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    pc2 5300 vs pc2 5400

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by bossier330, Jul 14, 2007.

  1. bossier330

    bossier330 Notebook Consultant

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    i'm looking to buy 2 gigs of ram to put in a vostro i'm going to order for school in a few weeks. whats the difference between pc2 5300 and pc2 5400? and which one do i need for a vostro 1500? thanks
     
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    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    there is no difference. the MHz speed 667 x 8 gives you 5336 which rounded will give you 5400 or 5300.
     
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    Mark Desktop Debugger

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    Mark, Jul 14, 2007
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    bossier330 Notebook Consultant

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    i think im going to go with a 2gb (1x2gb) package because they are cheaper. i dont think ill be able to notice latency differences. thanks for your help.
     
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    baddogboxer Notebook Deity

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    Good choice, but latency? 4 clocks seems standard I would not buy 6, I would pay more for 2.5 or 3 but only so much. You should pay attention regardless of what you end up getting.
     
    baddogboxer, Jul 14, 2007
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