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    G51 and DDR3 Ram

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Starfox, Jul 23, 2009.

  1. Starfox

    Starfox Notebook Evangelist

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    Any idea whether DDR3 memory would work with the G51?
     
    Starfox, Jul 23, 2009
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  2. David

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    Unfortunately, DDR3 ram will not work on the G51 (only DDR2).
     
    David, Jul 23, 2009
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    If the G51 you are using has DDR2 then no DDR3 will never work on your model. Use CPU-Z to check what type you have. You have to upgrade to the same type of memory you have, ie. DDR2 -> DDR2, DDR3 -> DDR3.
     
    sgogeta4, Jul 23, 2009
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    If for no other reason than architecture. DDR2 is 200-pin interface, while DDR3 is 204.
     
    SoundOf1HandClapping, Jul 23, 2009
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    Just know that while DDR3 has a little bit lower power consumption, it really doesn't improve difference much compared to DDR2.

    There is really no reason to have to upgrade to DDR3 or only buy a laptop that has it.
     
    TevashSzat, Jul 23, 2009
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    Cannot work then pins are different.
     
    Red_Dragon, Jul 24, 2009
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