2heaven Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Hi, I recently bought 2x1gb pc5300 667mhz ram for my laptop which is rated as 533mhz fsb. Currently the computer is running at 2:3 fsb/ram ratio. That means my ram is only running at 400mhz, correct? I just thought of it right now, but basically, did I buy ram that is WAY to fast for my computer? or is my understanding of fsb/ram ratios incorrect? thanks, EDIT: not 100% this post is supposed to be in this section. I figured it wasn't a compatibility issue so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 What is the model of your notebook? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2heaven Posted October 12, 2007 Author Share Posted October 12, 2007 Sony VGN-FJ170 http://esupport.sony.com/CA/perl/model-home.pl?mdl=VGNFJ170®ion_id=3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekT Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 The Front Side BUS (FSB) of your processor is 533Mhz. This means that the designation of the 2:3 (FSB:RAM) ratio gives you 533:400. It doesn't really matter that your ram pick was 667 as there is really little price differentiation at that level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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