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    Unmatched RAM?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Snoller, Feb 12, 2007.

  1. Snoller

    Snoller Newbie

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    Hi all!

    I recently bought a 5671 with 1 GB of RAM (1 1 GB module). I'd like to upgrade the memory to 2 GB. Do I have to buy a module exactly like the one in the computer (make/model#), to run dual channel, or can I use any make of RAM?

    Snoller
     
    Snoller, Feb 12, 2007
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  2. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    Just get a stick that is the same size and speed to ensure compatibility.


    www.newegg.com is a good place to start looking.
     
    vespoli, Feb 12, 2007
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  3. SSX4life

    SSX4life Notebook Deity

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    One thing to note is that if your system came with 1GB of memory it may have come with matching 1GB sticks instead of a single slot of memory! If this is the case you'll need to purchase 2 sticks instead of 1 b/c then you will only have 1.5 instead of 2 gigs of memory when you are done.

    --ssx--
     
    SSX4life, Feb 12, 2007
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  4. theoak

    theoak Notebook Consultant

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    I think you meant to say:

     
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  5. Snoller

    Snoller Newbie

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    Like I wrote, it's 1 1 GB module. It's by a company called nanya. I can't seem to find any nanya vendors here in Denmark. But you think that I could just use any 1 GB stick?
     
    Snoller, Feb 12, 2007
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  6. theoak

    theoak Notebook Consultant

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    Ooop, I missed that. Just get a module with the same specs then and you will be fine.
     
    theoak, Feb 12, 2007
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  7. Snoller

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    Ok, thanks!
     
    Snoller, Feb 12, 2007
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