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WEI - DDR2 vs DDR3
This might not be in the correct section.
After a series of disasters I have just upgraded(?) my system.
I haven't adjusted my system specs info yet (so you can still see my previous setup info).
My new system:
- AMD AM3 x6 Phenom II 1055T.
- 4 GB of DDR3 (1333).
My new setup seems smoother overall (although Firefox seems to take longer to shutdown).
I noticed something disappointing/strange after refreshing my WEI score:
- 8 GB of DDR2 ( 800) - 7.2
- 4 GB of DDR3 (1333) - 5.9
I was under the impression that:
- DDR3 was faster than DDR2.
- 1333 was faster than 800.
I'm sure that my old system was using the default settings (i.e. no overclocking).
Is the WEI memory score actually based on capacity, speed and type?
Do I need to adjust my BIOS settings?
Also when I run System Information Tool:
- XP SP3 CPU Power - 140W.
- W7 CPU Power - 70W.
According to AMD it is rated at 125W.
AMD Phenom
All other values (e.g. voltages and temperatures) seem to be basically the same.
The temperatures seem to be basically the same in Ubuntu as well.