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    installing more RAM

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Damonkashu, Dec 21, 2009.

  1. Damonkashu

    Damonkashu Notebook Consultant

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    I installed a 2GB stick of DDR3 1066 Mhz RAM, although after opening up my sager NP 8662, I noticed that the 2GB RAM inside was labeled with 1333 Mhz.

    Will this be problematic for me? Do I have significant need to go return this 1066 and buy a 1333?
     
    Damonkashu, Dec 21, 2009
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  2. Justin@XoticPC

    Justin@XoticPC Company Representative

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    This will not cause any problems. Your current Ram is likely downclocked to 1066MHz.
     
    Justin@XoticPC, Dec 21, 2009
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  3. Damonkashu

    Damonkashu Notebook Consultant

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    I notice a jump in RAM usage already:

    when I had only 2GB of RAM, my task manager showed a usage of approximately 700 MB just after boot up.

    Now when I have 4GB installed, usage has jumped up to 1.24GB
    Is this related to the mismatch in speeds?
     
    Damonkashu, Dec 21, 2009
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    Windows 7 adapts with respect of how much ram you have. Because you have more ram it uses more ram for visual effects.
     
    pasoleatis, Dec 22, 2009
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  5. Eivind

    Eivind Notebook Evangelist

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    The mismatch in speed has nothing to do with it :) Like Justin said, the 1333mhz will downclock itself to 1066.
     
    Eivind, Dec 22, 2009
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