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    What kind of DDR3 in 1st Gen Envy 14?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by tpe450, Nov 24, 2011.

  1. tpe450

    tpe450 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm curious what people are using.

    Mine: Kingston, 2 x 4GB, 1066 (PC3-8500)

    Cuz I bought wrong one, I wanted 1333.
     
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    MagusDraco Biiiiiiirrrrdmaaaaaaan

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    Mine has Samsung, 2x 2GB, 1333 (PC3-10700).

    'course they run at 1066mhz because I'm on an i5.
     
    MagusDraco, Nov 24, 2011
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    tpe450 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Why does it run at 1066 if it is shipped with 1333?
    I have an i5 too, and pondered buying 1333.
     
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    because the i5 is limited to 1066 by design. That's just how it was made.


    well, first gen i5 and i3 are both limited to 1066mhz.

    sandy bridge i3/i5 can go 1333. First gen i7 can do 1333.
     
    MagusDraco, Nov 24, 2011
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