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    Asus G71V-Q1: Upgrade to 8GB RAM

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by capreppy, Jun 26, 2009.

  1. capreppy

    capreppy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can anyone confirm or deny whether or not this Asus model can take 8GB of RAM. I am looking to upgrade to 8GB using 2 x G.Skill 4GB DDR3-1333 (which is what my laptop came with).

    I run 2 VMs and I am running into memory swapping issues. 8GB should rectify this issue. I am considering getting one initially and getting the second if necessary (try 6GB first and then go 8 if necessary).
     
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  2. Nothing is Real

    Nothing is Real Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm pretty sure it has 3 slots which means that 12 gbs is the limit.

    Edit: Nevermind.
     
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    What are the specs for a G71V?
     
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    capreppy Notebook Enthusiast

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    The G71V-Q1 has 2 slots. I've checked :(

    QX9300 (2.53)
    2 x 2GB DDR3-1333
    17" (19 x 12) LCD

    I am unsure how similar (or not) it is to any of the G71's. Laptop was purchased in November of last year from XoticPC.com

    edit: I do have an e-mail to Asus Tech Support, but haven't received a response as yet
     
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    Well my laptop has 3 slots. Its a P8700 with GTX 260. Got it today at BB for 1,150 but came out total as like 1,500ish somewhere like that with all the warranty (2 years) and tax.
     
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    The G71V-Q1 is different than the new G71s.
     
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    I am really hoping I can bump the memory. My other option (quite expensive option) is to get another laptop better able to handle the VM usage.
     
    capreppy, Jun 26, 2009
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