2GB DDR2 667 SODIMMs for G1S

2GB DDR2 667 SODIMMS are becoming more available... I've seen them under $90 .... but what exact manufacturer and model of 2GB DDR2 667 SODIMMS work in the G1S (can't find any mention after searching).

Run the search string
667MHz DDR2-667/PC2-5300 sodimm 2GB
at
http://keenzo.com/search.asp
or your fav mem etailer.
Keenzo gives 68 hits.

 

The memory manufacturer shouldn't make a difference in your G1S. As long as the memory latency is compatible, it should work.

 

anything you find thats 200pin DDR2 should work just fine, keep an eye out in the ram deals thread and pick up one when another good sale comes around (if there isnt one currently)

They had 2x2gb DDR2 667 OCZ for 169$ the other day, that would be great for the G1S.

 

I didn't know about the ram deals thread.... thanks.

I've read reports that Kingston modules don't work in the G1S, so perhaps I was hoping for posts of "I installed xxx and it works fine."

 

kingston will work, just it can be picky. as the bios mature for the g1s there will be less tendancy for somthing to not work.

just make sure your getting micron IC's with the kingston.

Latley tho really good names like geil, patriot, ocz, ect are just as cheap as kingston tho.

 

Also add Crucial and Corsair to Vicious' list.

 

You might want to check also this thread

 

Can someone find me one 2 gig stick that will function the best in the G1s. I want the best type of ram it can take..but something that will function with the other stock 1 gig stick. I really want Corsair if possible. I am totally inept in any knowledge of what style of ram I need, im shooting for 3-4 gb's. What do you recommend with Vista Home Preminium 32 bit

 

I think there is a deal on an OCZ 2 gig stick at Fry's for $85, I don't know much about latency though so don't know how good it is in that area.

 

I ordered 2 sticks of 2GB OCZ from Fry's
DDR2 2GB PC5400 SO-D OCZ 2 $84.99 $169.98 subtotal $169.98
and will report.
All the DDR2 2GB PC5400 SO-DIMM sticks from Frys have a latency rating of 5.

 

i do believe that almost all memory manufacturers are using the same CAS 5 for DDR667 and DDR800MHz

 

I also ordered the 2 GB OCZ CS:L 5 667MHz stick from frys, and it works perfectly in my G1s.

 

I got the Patriot 2GB - also from Fry's and it works well!

 

Me too. Now I have 3 GB of RAM. So far, so good.

Ira

 

and the G1s's compatability latency rating is 5? (I know nothing of ram or what to look for)

 

Why the hell are the memory modules so expensive here in Sweden. The cheapest 2gb stick I´ve found so far costs 1300 kr (aprox. 190 USD), and it sucks tbh.

I´ve only used those "memory search engines" and then put in ASUS G1S, but I guess there is a possibility to just pick them out manually.

So what stats do I have to look for on the module?

 

DDR2-5300 or 5400, 667mhz, 200 pin

 

What about latency? What does the G1s require?

 

I looked at the 1GB SODIMMs in my G1s and they were marked as 5-5-5-12.

Unfortunately, the fastest 2GB SODIMMs I could find were 5-5-5-15. In fact all the 2GB SODIMMs seemed to have this spec. Nonetheless, my 2GB module is working just fine.

Ira

 

Strange. You wouldnt happen to know when 800mhz ram comes out would you? The g1s could support this ram because of santa rose correct?

 

santa rosa supports 667 mhz ram. if you get 800 mhz ram, it will just downclock the ram to 667mhz.

 

That sucks, I thought its big sellpoint was handling 800mhz

 

MAGIC TRICK revealed. I received my OCZ 2GB sticks today... and spent an hour trying to get them to POST. The chips on the OCZ "Super Value" sticks were completely generic. No name. No logo. 5-5-5-15 timing on the OCZ adhesive label. After dealing with OCZ TS on a recent desktop build, I recalled that TS said OCZ tests every stick of RAM.... so it thought ... it's got to be the way I'm inserting them. Here's the trick.

Insert the stick into the G1S at an angle, like you're doing a strafing run (~30 degrees from level) into the edge connector. Push in hard, evenly on both sides, until you only have 1mm of edge conductors showing, then press the rear of each stick down to click the stick under the retaining lever tabs. Use a small screwdriver to move each retaining lever tab over the edge of the stick; do not assume that the retaining lever will compress by itself.

The retaining levers have TWO roles: primary role is to keep the rear of the stick from flying up after you've used the angle insertion method; secondary role is to fit the loop of the lever into the notch of the stick so the stick doesn't back out. Even if the retaining lever loop is in the stick notch, the stick won't POST if if wasn't inserted as described. Placing the stick flat in the compartment and pushing forward on a level plane never worked for me, and it always left about 2.5mm of edge conductor showing. IOW, desktop stick technique does not work on SO-DIMMs in the G1S.

Finally, and without this step the added RAM won't be recognized, reset the BIOS with a bent paper clip.

Once you boot, in Vista Admin Tools there's a Memory Diagnostic you should run. I know Memtest is better.... but I didn't feel like burning the ISO image on DVD after I saw the Asus fireball pop up.

BTW, going to 3GB or 4GB does not change your WEI score, but apps load and run way faster.

 

OCZ just announced 800MHz DDR2 SODIMMs for notebooks. I don't know when it will be widely available, but it should be soon.

On the other hand, no one has confirmed that (a) the Santa Rosa platform can run the memory bus this fast; or (b) that the BIOS in the G1s would check the memory timing data and shift the bus speed even if Santa Rosa did support the higher speed.

Unless you are doing some highly memory intensive stuff, I don't think you will notice any difference between 667MHz memory and 800MHz memory other than a much lighter wallet ;-)

Ira

 

The OCZ sticks described above became intermittent, even though mem diagnostics ran fine. I have RMA'd the parts back to Frys and reordered the Patriot Signature sticks.

BTW, the G1S manual, d/l from Asus site, shows the inclined method of inserting RAM sticks... but leaves the other points silent.

 

^does that mean the OCZ 2gb stick that I ordered won't work with the g1s?!?...that would suck.

 

I just installed a 2gig Crucial PC-5300 SODIMM into my G1S (3 gig total). Took me 10 seconds to install it once I had the lid area open (have never installed laptop memory before) and system recognised it immediately without having to specifically go into the BIOS (a menu option did come up at bootup saying I'd lost system restore settings cos my memory congifuration had changed).

Haven't tested enough, but loading apps and general feel does seem a bit slicker, although I could just be deluding myself...

Petrov.

 

Availability for 2GB single sticks really sucks in Finland, so I would be happy if anyone could say wheter Kingston's model KVR667D2S5/2G should or should not work with G1S?

 

Patriot 2GB sticks work fine. Stable. Total of 4 GB in my G1S, Vista Ultimate.

 

I spoke with one owner who said that Kingston sticks do not work.

I know from personal experience the OCZ "Value" sticks do not work, and now I know that Patriot sticks DO work.

 

Centon 2GB Sticks work as well

COM

 

The OCZ sticks I got seem to be working. I just put one in and when I started up the computer it started up exactly as it always does, and my gadget on the vista desktop confirms there's 3gb of ram. Here's a link to the one I bought:
http://shop4.outpost.com/%7BwC-...VrqZ9vIHw**.node3?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

 

nameless1.... I hope the OCZ sticks work for you. I started getting black screens, not BSODs but pure black, the same as a POST failure, about an hour after boot when I had the OCZ sticks in my G1S.

The OCZ sticks I had used generic RAM chips... no name, no logo.

The Patriot sticks that are working fine from first boot after installation have RAM chips with a capital M within an ellipse logo. Micron??

 

Yep - those patriot sticks have micron ram chips.

I believe they are ~$99 at Fry's.

 

Buffalo Technology 2GB RAM modules have Micron chips, and they unfortunately have that black screen issue (like on reboots and trying to power up afterwards). You have to wait 15 minutes to power up the machine again just like with the OCZ's.