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    DRAM Type 256Mx8 vs 512Mx8. What it means for gaming?

    Hey guys. I am thinking about buying more RAM and while I found my exact same RAM I also found the same RAM but with one different aspect - it says that it is DRAM Type 512Mx8. (My current one is 256Mx8). I would like to know if more means better performance and also if I can combine these two...
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    How to find out DRAM type?

    MERGED QUESTION Question from jimeno : "Mixing same RAM with different DRAM values." I am currently using this type of RAM in my PC : https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-DDR3-1600MHz-12800-JM1600KLN-8GK/dp/B0056BRMGS. However I would like to upgrade it with another kit but I found out that...
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    How to find out DRAM type?

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    How to find out DRAM type?

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    How to find out DRAM type?

    I would like to buy RAM same as the one I am using, but in my old order I can´t find a DRAM type and the two products I am looking for are the same except for one having DRAM Type: 256Mx8 and the other has DRAM Type: 512Mx8. I was able to find the frequency of my RAM and voltage, but I can´t...
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    High RAM usage. Upgrade to prevent BSOD.

    So I just upgraded my CPU and GPU and on certain ocassions during gaming I had BSOD. The memory usage is pretty high going over 90% when playing BF1. I currently have 2x4 1600 DDR3 RAM and I am thinking - will buying more RAM solve my issue? Specs - FX8300 + GTX970; 500W PSU; MB Gigabyte...
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    How to update BIOS for CPU upgrade

    Hello gentlemen. I would like to upgrade from FX 4100 to FX 8300. My current BIOS is FB. The 8300 needs FD. My question is - what is the safest way to update to the new BIOS? What is the order? - Flash with old CPU, shutdown, put in new CPU, boot up? My MB AM3+ - AMD 970 - GA-970A-DS3 (rev...
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    Upgrade or just a waste of money?

    Hey guys. As the temperatures are going up outside, my FX 4170 (4,4 turbo 125 watt) is melting my MB I am thinking about upgrading to FX 8300. I wonder if I get noticably better performance in games like Witcher 3, Battlefield 4 or CS:GO (GPU GTX 660 oc). Do you think it is worth it? I noticed...
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    MSI 660 twin frozer oc 2gb / gigabyte HD 7870 oc / sapphire hd 7870 oc

    Im building new PC. I read tons of benchs and reviews till i come to the selection of these 3 graphic cards. I just want to know which one is less noisy and better performing in term of newest catalyst drivers on HD series vs 660 frozer non ti. Price of these is relatively the same in my...