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    W3J memory upgrade

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by BHD, Apr 3, 2007.

  1. BHD

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    BHD, Apr 3, 2007
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  2. Gautam

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    Yes, that would work.
     
    Gautam, Apr 3, 2007
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    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    the W3j uses PC2-4200/5300 DDR2 SODIMM (2 sockets total) so yes it will work as Gautam mentioned. The only problem i can see is that if you have a 1gb in the there right now then you probably have 2 sticks of 512mb so then if you put in the 1gb stick, you will have to replace one of the 512 sticks with the 1gb for a total of 1.5gb thus wasting a 512mb stick of ram.
     
    Kdawgca, Apr 3, 2007
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    I concur with this assessment.
     
    jetstar, Apr 3, 2007
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    I had an Asus M2N before and one of the Rams were integrated if I am not mistaken. Is it the same with w3j or can I access both Ram modules?
     
    trooper_gs, Apr 3, 2007
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    One RAM module is accessible underneath the keyboard while the other is under the backside panel.

    They are not integrated.

    Cheers.
     
    Mr.Pigeon, Apr 3, 2007
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    isnt the w3j comes with 1x1gb ram instead of 2x512mb ?
     
    yuck, Apr 17, 2007
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    There are three stock variations of the W3J out there, 2 have 1GB (W3J C2D T5500, W3J CD T2500) and 1 has 2x512MB (W3J CD T2400).

    Cheers.
     
    Mr.Pigeon, Apr 17, 2007
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  9. mike105

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    i want to upgrade my w3jp with 1gb extra memory BUT i don't know which brand is better Corsair vs Patriot

    Patriot 1GB SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) PSD21G6672S for $46 AR @ Newegg

    Corsair 1GB VS1GSDS667D2 DDR2-667 PC2-5300 Value Select SO-DIMM for $47 AR @ Zip***mFly


    I don't really need to upgrade right now, so would it be better to wait 2-3 months for the release of the new (faster) memories and expect a price drop of the current ones... what do you guys think ??

    Edit: for some reason I can't link to the ZZF... it creates *** in the word "z o o m"
     
    mike105, Apr 21, 2007
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    I bought that Corsair 1GB stick just under a month ago. It's working just fine, no complaints. I'm not familiar with Patriot.

    Cheers.
     
    Mr.Pigeon, Apr 21, 2007
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    thx Mr Pigeon for a quick answer. just ordered a 1gb corsair
     
    mike105, Apr 21, 2007
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    corsair's more well known i believe. i'd go for the corsair. and besides, i can also confirm that it works well. on the w3j. i've had the stick for about 2-3 weeks already and it's done wonders to improve my command & conquer 3 playability.

    patriot should also do fine, for anyone else wondering. as long as the specs match up with what's designed for your notebook, i don't see any problems at all.
     
    zonda_s, Apr 21, 2007
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    wow memory prices are really going down.....
     
    rhcpcrony, Apr 22, 2007
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    That's exactly why i'm getting more ram :D C&C 3 rocks ;)
     
    mike105, Apr 22, 2007
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    the extra stick really helped in preventing my direct3d out of memory crashes. to date, i have'nt hand any.
     
    zonda_s, Apr 22, 2007
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    I read a number of reviews that the Patriot sticks would give an audible chirp intermittently. IMO that would get old quick.

    I went with Kingston RAM from New Egg...had I waited longer I may have picked up Crucial (they had a crazy deal on OEM but there was some mention that it might not have a retail warranty).

    I'm going to put the Kingston in today as soon as I can find the installation walkthrough around here...I know it's supposed to be easy, but I'll beat myself up if I nick the plastic or poke my screen.
     
    TheUndertow, May 15, 2007
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    I'm using two Corsair 1 gigs in a W3J.

    ~ Brett
     
    Nrbelex, May 15, 2007
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    I got the cheapest 5300/666mhz 1gb stick. Which was G.Skill.
    *And wow checking at newegg. You can get a 1gb stick of ram for 40$ dollars? wow thats 40 bucks less than 2-3 months ago, which i had waited :(......
     
    rhcpcrony, May 15, 2007
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