Posts by GoHack

For those who may be interested, G.Skill has released DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) laptop memory, w/a lower CL (Cas Latency) of 4.0, and 4-4-4-12 Timing, in 1 gb and 2 gb sticks. The standard for PC2-667 (PC2 5300) laptop memory is CL5.0,...

Thx. Anything new from them about a possible Nvidia 8xxx series video card upgrade for the m5550?

Considering how long it has really taken for the Nvidia 8 Series to get to the laptop, approximately a year, expect the same for the 9 Series. Alienware doesn't manufacturer their own laptops, they buy them from someone else who does....

Quote: Originally Posted by Spartan-117 I wrote the wrong name brand, I meant to type "Corsair," lol. But, judging from your experience with Patriot, I'm glad I didn't buy that brand. .

Quote: Originally Posted by Spartan-117 Just bought 2 gigs of Patriot, can't wait till it comes to put it in my Alienware. I hope it speeds up my computer, Vista is eating a lot of my speed. I hope you have...

G.Skill has this memory, but only at 2gb (2x1), w/a CAS of 4, w/timings of 4-4-4-12, for PC2-5300 memory, vs. 5-5-5-15 for CAS 5. Make doubly sure it is PC2-5300 and not PC2-4200, should you purchase. ...

Quote: Originally Posted by Spartan-117 Thanks I'll go with G Skill then. I'll just look for the ones that you put in your signature GoHack. Which nvidia drivers are you using for Vista? Right now, I'm using the ones...

Quote: Originally Posted by Spartan-117 I noticed that you use g.skill ram, are those any different from stock Samsung brand that AW offers? I originally ordered my m5550 w/just 512 mb memory and immediately...

Quote: Originally Posted by Spartan-117 That's a bummer, why would they allow 4 gigs of ram when the chipset only see's 3.3 gb? Better off just buying an extra gig is putting it in. Can you do that? Can you mix one 2gig...

Quote: Originally Posted by Spartan-117 Does the 4 gigs show up on Windows Vista Home 32 bit? I only have 2 gigs and I'm thinking of going for another 2 gigs. My bios is upgraded already. will they let me extend my...