Mushkin Notebook RAM Question


  1. merkat106
    Posts : 474
    Windows 7 Enterprise x64 SP1
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    Mushkin Notebook RAM Question


    I upgraded the RAM on my laptop. Could someone explain to me this?

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    This is the RAM I bought (on Amazon.com)
    996644 - 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 SODIMM PC3-8500 7-7-7-20 Essentials (Dual Kit)

       Information
    FROM THE MUSHKIN WEBSITE
    Type-
    DDR3 SODIMM
    Voltage-
    1.5V
    Speed Spec-
    PC3-8500
    Frequency-
    1066MHz

    Timings
    tCL-7
    tRCD-7
    tRP-7
    tRAS-20


    I understand the timings, but not the frequency...
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  3. Mashed1316
    Posts : 752
    Windows
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    Hello there, merkat.

    DDR = Double Data Rate

    so, 533 x 2 = 1066MHz Frequency :)

    Your RAM is ok, CPU-Z is showing the values it should
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  4. thefabe
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    Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit / XP Home sp3
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    +1 bingo: Punkster
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