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    Asus M5N Memory - 1gig memory chips

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by onceways, Jul 25, 2005.

  1. onceways

    onceways Newbie

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    Hi all, could someone tell me if you can get a 1 gig memory chip for these units. Which would then take the total Ram to 1.25gig. I've seen sites on the .net claiming you can buy I really don't want to waste my money. If possible could someone recommend a vendor.

    Thanks in advance.

    s.
     
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The m5n is expandable to 758 only.

    It has 256mb that is permanent, then you can upgrade the optional 1 empty slot.

    Does it use Micro-dimms?
     
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    wxlidar Notebook Enthusiast NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, it uses micro-dimms.

    1GB micro-dimms are in the works. The 768mb memory limit is based on the micro-dimms being available in 512mb. Although there is no guarantee, the 1GB modules should work.

    -Dave
     
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  4. onceways

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    PROPortable Company Representative

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    First of all... are you looking for M5n or M5a microdimms... there' a difference between ddr333 and ddr3 400 microdimms........ but using ebay as your source to verify they are made is far from reliable.
     
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    I've got an M5N laptop.

    Thanks
     
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    thephased Notebook Guru

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    Damn I hope once 1gb DDR2 Micro-DIMMS come out, I can put one in my Z33A. I was kind of banking on that when I bought it. I don’t need more memory now (768mb), but down the road it would be nice. I think it sucks that theirs 256mb built in and its DDR2-400. Yet, my 512mb Micro-Dimm is DDR2-533..kind of funny I thought. Obviously, it was either a cost or availability issue for Asus not to have built-in DDR2-533.

    Infineon still shows them as Q3 2005.
     
    thephased, Jul 25, 2005
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