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    5796 RAM Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by jkiller2, Feb 5, 2012.

  1. jkiller2

    jkiller2 Notebook Guru

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    If I understand things correctly, my T9600 processor has a non-overclocked 266 MHz bus speed. I currently have the stock 2X2gig of PC3-8500F running at 533MHz and timings of 7-7-7, which means my FSB:'DRAM ratio is at 1:2. If I wanted to get 2X4gig modules, there is really no reason to get newer DDR3 with faster clock speeds, as I couldn't take advantage of them anyway, without increasing my bus speed. True? If I got my hands on PC3-17000, my memory divider would be even higher, leading to a less stable system. Also true?

    So... do I just go and find 4 gig modules of 8500? RAM specs confuse me.

    Thanks for the help.
     
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    Gettings faster modules with a speed that isn't possible to support or taken advantage of would be a waste of money indeed. I wouldn't know as if your system would be less stable because of the high memory divider, never heard about that before seems confusing.

    Problem is, old RAM modules are getting oddly expensive.. which is the reason for NOT upgrading my m1530 RAM since it only runs at a maximum 333MHz.. to actually get 8GB (2x4) of RAM with that speed I would have to throw my wallet out the window, where else I could get better RAM with faster clocks and not be able to use them properly.

    Don't take my word for good, I've told you all I know :) good luck
     
    jaug1337, Feb 5, 2012
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    eastx Notebook Geek

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    jkiller2 Notebook Guru

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    Thanks for the replies folks and for that link. I might just end up going with that.

    If I find cheaper fast RAM, will the module downclock to 533 or will my memory divider go up? Either isn't ideal right? This is all assuming I don't mess with my FSB.
     
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  5. Anthony@MALIBAL

    Anthony@MALIBAL Company Representative

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    If all of your memory is a certain speed, say 1066mhz, then upgrading to 1333mhz would slow down the new RAM to run at the same speed. Basically, unless your model natively supports the higher speed RAM AND you replace every stick of RAM with the faster stuff, then it's not going to be a benefit to you.

    Also, it's worth mentioning that the PC3-8500 RAM (DDR3 1066) you mentioned actually runs at 1066Mhz. It's just DDR (double data rate) RAM which means that although the speed is 533mhz, it does two cycles per clock for a total speed of 1066Mhz.

    From looking at the specs, it seems that model only supports 1066Mhz at the maximum, so that seems to be the best option to stick with.
     
    Anthony@MALIBAL, Feb 7, 2012
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