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I have a Dell Inspiron i620-3790NBK Desktop PC, Intel Core i5-2320M, Win7 64-bit, with 1x2GB + 1x4GB DDR3 Samsung PC3-10700 (667 MHz) on a 0GDG8Y MoBo, as specy tells me. I 'd like to put in 2x4GB but would like to know the fastest RAM it can handle, but I don't think it can utilize the newer high density type of RAM. Can anyone recommend the type & speeds of the maximum RAM this system can handle? Just wanna make this thing as fast as it can go for gaming. Any help is appreciated, Thank You
 
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2 * 240-pin DDR3 DIMM slots Supports Dual Channel DDR3 1333/1066 MHz non-ECC, un-buffered memory
(Max 8GB on 64-bit Operating Systems)

I would probably try the 1600mhz modules though. It MIGHT run at 1600mhz, because there may only have BEEN 1333mhz modules at the time that those specs were released, and even if it doesn't, it will still default to the 1333mhz operation if that's all it can support. There might even be options to adjust the speed and timings manually in the bios, but OEM motherboard's are pretty notorious for having very limited BIOS settings so it may not as well.

If you can get the 1333mhz modules for significantly less than you can find the 1600mhz modules for, then do that, and make sure whatever modules you buy...
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Honestly, you already have enough RAM. It's extremely unlikely that you're using anywhere near the 6GB you already have installed, or that adding another 2GB, even if using 2 x4GB enables dual channel operation, will increase performance at all.

Also, are you sure you have the CPU model correct? I don't see that Intel has ever had an i5-2320M CPU.
 
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You're right, my info was incorrect. Info on the box had said 2320M but speccy says it is 2320 not M

"Name Intel Core i5 2320, Code Name Sandy Bridge, Package Socket 1155 LGA, Cores 4, Threads 4
Technology 32nm, Specification Intel Core i5-2320 CPU @ 3.00GHz
Family 6, Extended Family 6, Model A, Extended Model 2A, Stepping 7, Revision D2"

-----So is the max memory rate 1333? Would 1600 or 1866 not work or simply be clocked down to 1333 anyway?
If the PC3-12800 1600 MHz WILL work, it's just a matter of $40 & I'll go for it. I'm ordering other stuff (non computer) so I'll get free shipping and I don't mind dropping the $35-$40 even if it's hardly a difference, the placebo effect will make me feel better, lol
 
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Mostly it's determined by your motherboard, not the CPU. RAM that's higher than the Intel stated JEDEC spec has been used for years and years without issue, but generally not beyond what the motherboard model states can be used.

What is your motherboard model number?

It should be printed on the motherboard somewhere. That Sandy Bridge chip should work fine with newer density RAM unless I'm off my mark.
 
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2 * 240-pin DDR3 DIMM slots Supports Dual Channel DDR3 1333/1066 MHz non-ECC, un-buffered memory
(Max 8GB on 64-bit Operating Systems)

I would probably try the 1600mhz modules though. It MIGHT run at 1600mhz, because there may only have BEEN 1333mhz modules at the time that those specs were released, and even if it doesn't, it will still default to the 1333mhz operation if that's all it can support. There might even be options to adjust the speed and timings manually in the bios, but OEM motherboard's are pretty notorious for having very limited BIOS settings so it may not as well.

If you can get the 1333mhz modules for significantly less than you can find the 1600mhz modules for, then do that, and make sure whatever modules you buy, you buy them in a matched set so that they will operate in dual channel mode and "play nice" together.
 
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