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    RAM only running 333mhz

    Discussion in 'HP' started by flipfire, Jan 26, 2008.

  1. flipfire

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    Im still waiting for my 2x2gb 667 to arrive but i noticed something weird with the standard 2gb

    I ran CPU-z and it only shows my ram clock speed running at 333mhz and when i went to the RAM info tab it shows my ram is a PC 5300 333mhz. I would have thought it would be a 667mhz as it says on the box.

    Any ideas why?
     
    flipfire, Jan 26, 2008
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    it 2 x 333
     
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    That doesnt sound right. It shows on the individual ram info as PC2-5300 333mhz, it should be 667. When you purchase individual ram it comes in different clock speeds such as PC2-5300 (533/667 or 800 mhz).

    The total clock frequency still shows 332.5mhz under stress loads
     
    flipfire, Jan 26, 2008
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  4. illmatic8

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    bro, DDR = double data rate

    meaning 667 = 333 x 2
     
    illmatic8, Jan 26, 2008
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  5. illmatic8

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    see:

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    illmatic8, Jan 26, 2008
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    Got ya, cheers.

    I just though id be seeing the numbers 667 somewhere in cpu-z
     
    flipfire, Jan 26, 2008
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    Hey that is surely new for me. Thanks for passing on the knowledge illmatic.
     
    radopod, Jan 26, 2008
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    Anytime, fellas. :)
     
    illmatic8, Jan 26, 2008
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