Memory speed

[Jenbri1994]

I just bought a new computer and it has 1024mb (533mhz) dual channel memory?
I want to add more memory to it, but was wandering is there a big difference
between 533mhz and 800mhz. Is it worth tossing out the memory thats in there
now? I just want to have 3 or 4 gb of memory.

 

[jonathan perreault]

humm, i also did something like your doing i had 533mhz ram and went to 600
something didn't have a problem but 533 to 800mhz is a big difference, it
could wear out the ram, the way the guy who sold it to me at compusa put it,
think of it as a frequency on your ac outlet the current frequency is 60mhz
for 120volts not 115volts although 115volts will work on 120, but that's not
the issue here, now in europe it's 50mhz what do you think will happen if
you take a device from overthere and use them here, well they will burn out
from getting the power too quick, now if you take our device and use them
over there our device will burn up slowly cuz they aren't getting the
correct power frequency, not to mention over there it's 240volts at 50mhz
not 120(so being electrocuted over really really hurts, trust me i once had
10000 volts running though me it hurts like h*ll, fortunatly amps were very
low so didn't get killed)

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[PvdG42]

I just bought a new computer and it has 1024mb (533mhz) dual channel
memory? I want to add more memory to it, but was wandering is there a big
difference between 533mhz and 800mhz. Is it worth tossing out the memory
thats in there now? I just want to have 3 or 4 gb of memory.

Without knowing how your system is configured and what BIOS settings you
have available to take advantage of faster memory, it's impossible to say.
In general, you'll get a lot more from having more memory than you will by
having faster memory. I'd say just add additional memory.

What combination of applications do you typically run that you feel will
benefit from more memory?

 

[PvdG42]

I just bought a new computer and it has 1024mb (533mhz) dual channel
memory? I want to add more memory to it, but was wandering is there a big
difference between 533mhz and 800mhz. Is it worth tossing out the memory
thats in there now? I just want to have 3 or 4 gb of memory.

Do you have a processor preference (AMD 64 X2, Intel Core 2 Duo, etc)?

 

[PvdG42]

Do you have a processor preference (AMD 64 X2, Intel Core 2 Duo, etc)?

Please ignore. Posted to the wrong thread

 

[GTS]

LOL! That's beyond ridiculous. Reminds me why I do so much business with
ex-CompUSA service customers.
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[Cal Bear '66]

Agreed, totally ridiculous!

RAM, as well as all other PC components run off DC current. That is what the
power supply is for -- to convert line AC into the various DC current voltages
used by the PC's components.


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GO BEARS!

 

[JW]

Are you running Vista32 or Vista64?
If Vista32 then you will get very little benefit from more then 3GB of ram.
More memory is more likely to get you performance benefits then faster
memory since it will reduce paging and will allow for a bigger disk cache.
If you have 2 512MB DDR2 dims then I suggest that you add 2 1GB DDR2 533MHz
dims.
Vista tests the memory when it boots and you will only use all the memory
installed if it is all running at the same speed.
If you are considering using all 800Mhz ram then be sure the Motherboard in
you computer will support 800Mhz.

 

[Jenbri1994]

Thanks for the info. I think I'll keep with the 533mhz so I'm not throwing
away the 1gb I already have. I'll just add another 2gb of memory. Next, I'll
add an nividia 8600 so I can stop using the onboard nvidia 6150se. Thanks
everyone

 

[jonathan perreault]

i feel like an idiot, but it's strange i've been told several times that if
the frequency is too high you can damage either system or ram chips or both,
it's weird well you guys obviously knew more about this so you get the cake

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#2: Torture Windows (Any) Now Before It Tortures You

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A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely
foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.

 

[phypps]

Many motherboards can run 2 slots of memory at full speed but default to a
lower speed if you fill all 4 slots.
(ie it may run 2x1Gb at 800 but 4x1Gb at only 533 anyway)
personally I find that the increased value of extra memory outweighs the
slower speed.
A benchmarking program would tell you your memory is slower, but in real
life you won't notice.
(you will notice having more memory though)
Of course if you have 32bit Vista you will only have about 3Gb (ish) due to
the rest of the address space being allocated to video card etc.

Phypps