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    Damn... I think I made a mistake...

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by DIGev, Jun 12, 2007.

  1. DIGev

    DIGev Notebook Consultant

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    When I ordered my Zepto 6224 I selected 2GB DDR2, because at that time there were two choices. I didn't think of it then but it seems like it's just one stick of 2GB DDR2 Zepto Original... so if I want dual-channel I need 2GB DDR2 from Zepto??? It seems a bit weird when I ordered it that there was only two choices for RAM...
     
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    ohh darn... i don't understand. did u order 1x2GB stick from Zepto? that seems pretty good, as long as they didn't screw you on the price - you'll have more options for expansion?

    maybe i need more info.
     
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    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    I think he's worried that to get dual channel, do you need 2 identical rams. If so, I don't think that they have to be the same brand as long as they're the same specs, size and speed.
     
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  4. DIGev

    DIGev Notebook Consultant

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    ok... but where can I buy DDR2 PC6300 for laptops with the same timings and specs as the zepto ones? I have never seen anyone sell PC6300 for laptops apart from Zepto...

    Additionally I don't need 4GB since I'm using 32bit OS...
     
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    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    DDR2-800 / PC6400 RAM is starting to be available. At Crucial, for example.

    However, the current pricing is 50% to 100% more than PC5300 RAM.

    John
     
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    DIGev Notebook Consultant

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    why is it even available? I mean there is no laptops that can use PC6400, is there?
     
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    DIGev Notebook Consultant

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    great I managed to contact one of the guys at Zepto an he fixed it for me :D

    Now I have 2x 1024MB PC5300 :D
     
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    wave Notebook Virtuoso

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    PC6400 has lower latancy I think. That would benefit you even if you are downclocking it to 667mhz. Also maybe some of the laptops with desktop CPUs and desktop chipset might be able to use it.
     
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    DIGev Notebook Consultant

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    I mean how much difference do the timings make? I'm not gonna use the laptop to do next gen gaming or anything. I'm not hardcore, so I stick to games like Rome: Total War or Galactic Civilizations, and the most graphically intense game I will play will probably Command and Conquer 3 at the moment. The most graphics intense game I'm looking forward to buying in the near future are Spore and Hellgate: London, even then I have a desktop which I will do the greatest share of gaming.

    I don't think that extra €230 for 2GB of PC6400 over PC5300 is worth the 1-5FPS upgrade; actually how much faster is it with lower timings`?
     
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    Not much faster. 1-5FPS or about 5% is my guess too. Nothing that I as an everyday user would notice unless I benchmark. But some people are willing to pay for even the slightest performance increase, so companies like Zepto and Crucial have it available.. You made the right choice with PC5300.
     
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