Memory Speed

Chris Figg · 10-09-2007, 08:18 AM

I have purchased a lap top currently running 2x512 5300 667 mhz memory. the laptop is cable of running either 667 or 800 mhz memory. As there is quite a hike in price to upgrade to 800mhz memory, Will running 800mhz memory rather than 667 speed up the system, or am I better saving my cash?

Chris Figg · 10-09-2007, 08:21 AM

I have purchased a lap top currently running 2x512 5300 667 mhz memory. the laptop is cable of running either 667 or 800 mhz memory. As there is quite a hike in price to upgrade to 800mhz memory, Will running 800mhz memory rather than 667 speed up the system, or am I better saving my cash?

**mattlock** · 10-09-2007, 08:22 AM

You would only see it in benchmarking and it wouldn't be much of an increase. Save your money.

Chris Figg · 10-09-2007, 08:28 AM

Thanks Matt sound advise as there is a huge jump in price between the 2 modules

10-09-2007, 08:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Chris Figg Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London Posts: 6 OS: vista and xp with service pack2	Memory Speed I have purchased a lap top currently running 2x512 5300 667 mhz memory. the laptop is cable of running either 667 or 800 mhz memory. As there is quite a hike in price to upgrade to 800mhz memory, Will running 800mhz memory rather than 667 speed up the system, or am I better saving my cash?

10-09-2007, 08:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chris Figg Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London Posts: 6 OS: vista and xp with service pack2	Re: Memory Speed I have purchased a lap top currently running 2x512 5300 667 mhz memory. the laptop is cable of running either 667 or 800 mhz memory. As there is quite a hike in price to upgrade to 800mhz memory, Will running 800mhz memory rather than 667 speed up the system, or am I better saving my cash?

10-09-2007, 08:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
mattlock Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,183 OS: XP SP2, Win 7 Beta, Win 7 RC My System	Re: Memory Speed You would only see it in benchmarking and it wouldn't be much of an increase. Save your money. __________________ Matt Everest-Thermal Paste Instruction-Power Supply Info-Sensorview PSU Calculator-Speedfan-Bench Test Help TSF Fight Disease. It's Free!

10-09-2007, 08:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chris Figg Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London Posts: 6 OS: vista and xp with service pack2	Re: Memory Speed Thanks Matt sound advise as there is a huge jump in price between the 2 modules