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  • 29-12-2015 2:07am
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    guil
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    Hi I have a dell Inspiron 1545 running Windows 10. I recently put a ssd into it and I'm not sure if I should do anything about the ram. It has 2 2gb sticks, both are the ddr2 400mhzbut different manufacturers.

    8gb is too expensive so would I notice a difference if I bought a pair of 800mhz?


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    Digital Solitude
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    Are you talking going 4gb at 800mhz on 8gb with 4 at 400mhz and 4 at 800mhz?

    In the case of the second, the faster RAM will be slowed to the speed of the slower one

    First case, difference isn't worth it

    The 8gb at 400mhz will serve better if you're stuck for memory, if you're not hitting 4gb then another 4 is useless.

    Not sure why I explained backwards, but anyways.


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    guil
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    Yeah I meant would 4gb at 800mhz be any better than 4gb at 400mhz and does it matter that they are different manufacturers or not bought together?


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    Digital Solitude
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    Not really, it'd be a little faster but not worth it.

    It's better if they're all the same age, speed and manufacturer but its not do or die, you can mix and match if you have to


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