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    The difference between "DDR3 - 1600MHz" and "DDR3 1333MHz" ?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by MDDZ, Nov 1, 2012.

  1. MDDZ

    MDDZ Notebook Deity

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    I am going to buy a T530 and would like to buy additional memory now.

    For T530, the memory specs is

    4 GB DDR3 - 1600MHz (1 DIMM)

    At Amazon, I would like to buy Corsair 16GB Dual Channel DDR3 SODIMM Memory Kit (CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9), but it is

    DDR3 1333MHz SODIMM

    Amazon.com: Corsair 16GB Dual Channel DDR3 SODIMM Memory Kit (CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9): Computers & Accessories

    I notice the difference: 1600MHz and 1333MHz.

    Can someone let me know what the difference means and should I buy this Corsair memory for my T530?

    Thanks!
     
    MDDZ, Nov 1, 2012
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    More MHz typically translates into more memory bandwidth, but more memory bandwidth is not anything anyone will notice in all but a few corner use cases (ie. gaming in IGP). Either one will work fine. Buy the cheaper one.
     
    Commander Wolf, Nov 1, 2012
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