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    International 4GB sodimm supplier

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by cgidude, Oct 2, 2008.

  1. cgidude

    cgidude Notebook Enthusiast

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    i want to take my M1530 from 4GB to 6GB as per one of the threads about this upgrade. anybody know where i can find the memory below from a place that will ship internationally (I'm in New Zealand):

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231202

    or something that is guaranteed to work just like it...? thanks :)
     
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    Mr._Kubelwagen More machine now than man

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    Why on earth do you need more than 4 GB of ram?
     
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    cgidude Notebook Enthusiast

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    i do 3d visualization with 64-bit software, and renders requiring 4GB+ ram are not uncommon.
     
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    cgidude Notebook Enthusiast

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    ??? there's not a single match in that list dude, remember this is for a single PC2-5300 4GB sodimm, not a 2x2GB kit. i doubt NZ suppliers would have them for a while at a reasonable price.
     
    cgidude, Oct 4, 2008
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