Difference in RAM speed?! Anyone know?

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  1. umdjb, Oct 11, 2006

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    Hey everyone,

    Can anyone tell me if there is a noticeable difference between RAM that is at 533Mhz or 667Mhz? If I am doing simple applications such as web browsing, music listening, or picture viewing, or using MS Office does the lower RAM speed impact the performance at that level or is the higher RAM recommended for gamers?

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  2. StealthRider, Oct 11, 2006

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    What machine are we talking about here?
     
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  3. theheyes, Oct 11, 2006

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    I gonna go out on a limb and say no you probably wouldnt notice much of a difference doing those sorts of tasks. There are other sideline factors involved though, such as how the RAM is configured.

    Give some more details. :)
     
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  4. topgunn, Oct 11, 2006

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    I am assuming you have an Intel Mac.

    There are no Apple computers that are designed to accept 533MHz DDR2 RAM. Although it may run it, you will be operating outside the realm of Apple support. The cost difference between 667MHz and 553 MHz is so small there really is no reason not to go with RAM that is specified for your computer.
     
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  5. bearbo, Oct 11, 2006

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    what about can u get ram faster than the specified one?
     
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  6. umdjb, Oct 11, 2006

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    I am actually referring to a PC computer. I was configuring a DELL the other day and couldn't decide between 533 and 667.
     
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  7. clintob, Oct 11, 2006

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    The short answer is no. Unless you have a stop watch with milliseconds, you wont notice a difference at all.
     
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  8. StealthRider, Oct 15, 2006

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    I was thinking more about the graphics card. If it's a GMA, you'll want 667MHz, if not, go 533.
     
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