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    Buying memory for a MS-1651

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by dalingrin, Feb 24, 2009.

  1. dalingrin

    dalingrin Notebook Evangelist

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    Out of curiosity, since the MS-1651 bios doesn't let you tweak memory timings or let you directly control the FSB, how does it set these for memory? Does it go by SPD? With a 1066mhz FSB processor does the memory always run at 533mhz even if you have 800mhz rated memory? Further, does it run at the CAS latency in the SPD profile or pick its own setting?

    My first reaction was to buy 800mhz memory but now I'm thinking if I can't control the memory timings then I might be better off with a lower latency 667mhz dimm.
     
    dalingrin, Feb 24, 2009
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  2. zfactor

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    it has a setting to pick 667 or 800 then set timings manually or by speed. if you plan to use the turbo button get 800 if not 667 would be fine imo
     
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  3. dalingrin

    dalingrin Notebook Evangelist

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    Oh really? I looked through the manual and didn't see any where to adjust memory settings. That's great, thanks.
     
    dalingrin, Feb 24, 2009
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    That is good to know since I am going for the cheap route and I don't plan on using the turbo feature. The G.Skill 4GB 677 will probably be my choice
     
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  5. zfactor

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    once you flash it with the 620 bios it lets you do the timings
     
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  6. dalingrin

    dalingrin Notebook Evangelist

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    Keep in mind the price difference is only $10.

    That seems really backwards. The GX620 comes preconfigured so there is less need for options, on the other hand the barebone will have a multitude of different configurations.

    Anyway thanks again for the info.
     
    dalingrin, Feb 24, 2009
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    diablo2k Notebook Guru

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    Is there any reason to get 1066 Memory or should I just go with the 800? if I have the bios set to 800 and I want to OC, will I need the 1066?
     
    diablo2k, Feb 26, 2009
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  8. zfactor

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    depends how far you are going to overclock. 800 should be more than enough imo plenty stable for me even at 15 or 20% overclock setting in the bios
     
    zfactor, Feb 26, 2009
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    diablo2k, I used the 800 with the T9600 at 20% OC. It's stable as a rock. I'm not sure what the faster capable memory would do for you. Besides, the Laptop already runs a little hot...
     
    AlanP, Feb 26, 2009
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