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    xoticpc ram

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by elsijfdl, Jul 17, 2007.

  1. elsijfdl

    elsijfdl Notebook Enthusiast

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    what brand of RAM does xoticpc put in their 5790s?

    if i want to buy one of the RAM sticks from xoticpc WITH the computer (since you have to), but then order a second one from another retailer, separate, will they be able to dual channel together?
     
    elsijfdl, Jul 17, 2007
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    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    1) Sager usually uses Transcend memory (from past experiences)... it does not matter really since most memory chips are from the same manufacturers.

    So the rule of thumb for memory:
    - Brand is not important
    - Make sure it has lifetime warranty (which most do)
    - Has no instabilities or errors (which should be checked when testing the unit)

    2) DO NOT worry about dual channel, the technology has gone and pretty much past. Dual channel nowadays barely gives any performance increase (2-3% ;) for current systems.
     
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  3. elsijfdl

    elsijfdl Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok thanks... how do you check RAM for instabilities or errors?
     
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    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    read my RAM Deals thread, it tells you all you need to know.

    mainly NOTE 2
     
    Gophn, Jul 17, 2007
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    elsijfdl Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks (10 char)
     
    elsijfdl, Jul 17, 2007
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    dit_xi Notebook Evangelist

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    xoticpc's RAM prices are pretty reasonable already, why not just order from them?
     
    dit_xi, Jul 18, 2007
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