RAM speed difference 5796 & 9262

I just noticed that the former has faster RAM available. Anyone know when the motherboard for the latter will be updated to handle it?

 

only intel knows.

 

the Clevo D901C (aka. Sager 9262) is using a desktop platform with Intel P965 chipset:
- supports up to 8GB DDR2-800 (2 x 4GB)

the Clevo M570TU (aka. Sager 5796) is using the new mobile Intel platform (Montevina) with Intel PM45 chipset:
- supports up to 8GB DDR3-1066 (2 x 4GB)

there is not performance difference between the two memory types... especially since they are in a notebook environment... so there is no need to use that as a factor to use for purchasing.

The Clevo D901C does not have any updates for the motherboard in the Clevo raodmap... so it might remain the same for a while... even for another year or so.... it still remains king.

 

Now that's a great answer. Thanks!

Bryan

 

Gophn I think you are correct Clevo D901C is still the king of the hill and will be until Clevo decides to update.

bdesilva You mention faster RAM? What do you mean faster? Speed printed on DIMM? Let us talk in use/bandwidth. To achieve the maximum you must look at speed and CL. Then FSB matters and finally the chipsets memory controller comes into play.

There are two benchmark floating around NBR (see John Ratsey) one 800Mhz and 1066Mhz. Both had a bandwidth of 5400MB/s (Montevina) this is because of the difference in CL. The 1066Mhz is not the clear winner you would think.

The Clevo depending on CPU can run at 1066Mhz and 1333Mhz. Throw in 800Mhz RAM and the P965 chipset. Here is a link with the P965 running at 1066Mhz. Likely see 5200MB MB/s + on the Clevo running 1066Mhz expect more at 1333Mhz. So about the same RAM bandwidth with much more powerful CPU will win any day on performance.

 

It's indicated that the M570TU support 4GB.

 

Its only 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 at the moment, because the 4GB sticks are not out on the market yet for purchase.

When that happens, then it would support 8GB (2 x 4GB).

In any case, most people would not benefit that that much memory, let alone 4GB.... unless if you are working with extremely high cache/memory project... namely high-definition pictures (like 20 megapixel and up) or heavy textures.

 

Okay.
But are you sure that the M570TU support 8gb?

And the M860TU also support 8gb?

 

they should.

Again, I doubt you will even utilize that much memory... I only know a few people that actually are graphic designers that need that much addressable memory.

Everyone else is fine with even 2GB of RAM.

FYI, gaming does not even use up to 4GB of RAM yet... so sticking in more would be a waste.

 

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